Posted by musky on March 28, 2006, at 23:56:31
In reply to Re: mirtazapine/remeron updates? » jules354, posted by johnnyj on March 26, 2006, at 11:06:15
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Hey JohnnyNo im not completely off yet... still on about 2mg. Been at this dose for 2months... mood fairly stable.. I know I would have been worse without acupuncture.. I definitely feel better after trt.
I am lucky that I have insurance.. I was going 3 times a week and yes it gets expensive,, but my acupunturist is so sincere that he has been giving me a 50% discount on the price.. he is so understanding.. even with this it still adds up fast.. that was some time ago, now I only have to go about every 3 weeks and am holding my own between visits... we will see how it goes after Im completely off( in about 6 weeks).
Already i am preparing my mind and body for this.
this sounds silly but I am getting myself a "survival pack" for when Im off
It will contain everything from ADvil(for the flu symptoms), to aroma oil , mediatiion tape, positive affirmations, contact phone numbers for emergency.. but only those number of people who are FOR me going off not for people who believe in meds... , treat(like a mint candy) to change your mind... and the list goes on..
I know it sounds silly , but when you are in the heat of a panic or anxiety or say you are spiralling depression,,, I will be ready..
I am preparing all of this now and a list of so many things to occupy myself while I am still feeling clear mind
Maybe I wont have any trouble and it will be smooth sailing as I have done a VERY long and slow taper.. but im not taking any chances of crashing and ending up in psyche ward again back ON MEDS!!!whew!!!! sorry its so long winded
take care
keep me postedmusky
Are you completely off righ now? If yes, how many days since the last dose?
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> I would think that it is something that just has to be endured. If you are sleeping better that is very good. I am still on 7.5 and slept 9 hours last night but my head is so heavy today it makes me feel depressed and anxious. A few more weeks and I start my reduction. I dread the withdrawal but I just can't see myself staying on this med. It is just no way to live.
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> I see a acupunturist in April to discuss my case. Do you think it has helped your withdrawal? How often do you have treatments? My insurance does not cover it so I may not be able to continue but I want to give it a try though.
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> Take it day by day and good luck to all of you trying to beat the remeron beast.
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> johnnyj
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