Posted by Maritza on August 24, 2007, at 0:26:19
In reply to Re: Mirtazapine: 10 days, 10 years – a question, posted by Brazilnut on August 23, 2007, at 10:36:52
Have you been to your doctor? Do you have high blood pressure? Blood pressure medications are not meant to be weaned. What do you mean by "not doing well" and " getting worse?" Have you had a complete medical evaluation? It takes a while for blood pressure medications, such as Inderal, to stabilize your blood pressure. If you didn't need it and your doctor gave it to you this may result in you becoming dependent to maintain a normal blood pressure. With all of the fluctuations your body will take time to adjust and you may need to stay on this now. How did you feel on remeron, in terms of anxiety and depression? I have just quit smoking (5 days ago). I am feeling irritable and moody. I used the nicotine patch. I quit because I am starting a new teaching job in September and I want to be a good role model for my students (I teach High School Science. I feel that remeron has helped to control both my anxiety and depression and although it has some side effects I don't want (ie. weight gain, restless leg, tired, foggy, unfocused state of mind, and the need for alot of sleep)it has controlled the very serious problems that caused me start it in the first place. So, I'm not in a rush to stop taking it, right now. I need to be mentally sharp and emotionally stable to be a good teacher. Remeron treats my emotional state (which caused sever physical symptoms) but sacrifices some of my intellectual abilities. Withdrawing from nicotine is not helping this any. I'm not sure now is a good time to commit to quitting smoking but I want to have and maintain good physical and mental health. So, I feel conflicted and am lacking confidence because of these and other complicated reasons. I wish you good health and well being as well and hope that you continue to consult with experts until you are well again. Keep searching for Doctors that are familiar with your needs. Unfortunately, not all physicians are equal. Do not settle for hopelessness. Your body is in a state of unbalance and you need to make sure your doctors are properly assessing all of the factors and listening to you carefully. And that they are skilled in treating patients with the same problems as you. You may have some underlying deficiency or condition that is being overlooked because your doctors seem to only be treating symptoms. Also consider seeing a therapist or religious/spiritual counselor. There may be subconscious issues that are not being resolved which are expressing themselves physiologically. Being on Remeron has allowed me the ability to cope with many very serious and highly disturbing issues and learn ways to cope with future stress by allowing me to be at peace while I dealt with them. As I wean down, reality begins to creep back in and each day is a challenge of coping with past and present issues using the lessons I learned while on higher doses. My reality will increase drastacally with the start of my new job. This is why I feel the timing is not right to stop this medication but slowly learn to cope with these new challenges, then slowly wean down some more. I don't think I will reduce my dose again until November and if I am unsuccessful at quitting smoking, I will try again when I have met these next challenges. My point is you may have stopped the medication without learning how to deal with the challenges of life. Therapy is something we all can benefit from, but those of us that experience anxiety/ depression in particular need a source of guidance and perspective and we also greatly need to strengthen our faith. Imbalances in the mind, body or spirit can cause physical symptoms. For many of us, our imbalances are in all of the above because they are all connected together. Please seek further help and be persistant. In my church (I am Catholic) I have found great strength by being prayed over in healing masses. I have also increased my faith and spirituality by reading various spiritual books, including the Bible. I believe that I learned to build a strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ and He has guided me, healed me and strengthened me. He has also built a strong support system for me. Something which I never had. By surrendering myself to him and changing my heart He has renewed my life and provided me with many Blessings. Being at peace with the fact that I may need to stay on this medication a while longer is just one of them. I hope you find your source of peace, hope and strength. May God bless you.
Maritza
ps. with all that said, I still think SunTheanine might help you.
ps. sorry so long.
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