Posted by musky on June 4, 2006, at 0:17:12
In reply to Re: Remeron Jules, posted by jeninco on June 2, 2006, at 10:58:36
> jenico
I went from 2mg to zero.. I was on the 2mg(roughly speaking) for 4months.. I thought about the sliver bit thing , then decided to just go for it after being on the little amount of 2mg.
It has been 10 days since I took my last Remeron.
the first 5days ok, then the mood stuff started. Some physical stuff like insomnia but it has been better now the last few nights. So far no flu like symptoms(which i had expected), but some nausea and dizzyness/tingly, then clouded brain stuff off and on this week. But manageable. What has started though more than anything is this mood stuff. Anxiety in A.M. also some depressive modes.. been going to acupuncuture and was told to go now once a week since Im completely off. my acupuncturist told me more often now and see how it goes to help with this w/d.
One positive thing is that I wake up in the mornings faster now.. like clearer head and not so slow movements.. before I would take forever to get myself out the door to work.. so at least that has improved.. I knew it was this drug.
Dont be scared to go off of this yourself..just believe and stay focused.. I keep thinking of jules that has done it successfully, and he seems to have a good attitude. Again everyone is different and also males and females biochemistry.
Also i have just started a mild detox with milk thistle.. It will last about 3 weeks, then I wait a bit and I will do more of a formal detox about a month after i build up from this one..
I almost forgot,,, alot of headaches I got almost right after quitting but since the other day and after acupunture they have settled down somewhat. Havent had to take anything yet for them... I am exercising 2x per week too. that helps with stress.
Thanks for the confidence in me... I need it.
Oh yah, taking remeron just for sleep isnt the best idea... there are many many SAFE NATURAL alternattives to getting a good nights sleep..
Good luck
Musky
usky,
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> Did you taper beyond the 2 mg? I know when my doctor had me go off zoloft she wanted me to take a little sliver (tic tac sized) every day, every other, every two, etc. I don't know that this would apply with remeron and it's ridiculously long half life, just wondering.
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> I'm so terrified of going off this medication. I took it ONLY for its sleep-inducing side affects, and even now at the lower dosgae (5 mg), it's not helping.
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> I know you will do this, as Jules was able to. I'm just hoping t check any day now and see that you are past the bad stuff.
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