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Posted by jeninco on May 2, 2006, at 18:55:51
Trying to figure out if this is any sort of response to no more remeron, or if this is me? Today is the first day I've felt it (shaky anxiety, just overall unpleasant). Wondering if this is mine to keep? Any ideas?
Posted by jules354 on May 3, 2006, at 13:30:36
In reply to anxiety, 16 days off remeron, posted by jeninco on May 2, 2006, at 18:55:51
you might want to check out the above long thread on remeron/mirtazapine w/d. a lot of us felt anxiety even 2 weeks after discontinuing. personally i've never had problems w/ anxiety before so i feel like it definitely was a part of the w/d. i cut out caffeine and sugar for a few weeks and it helped a lot.
take care,
jules
Posted by jeninco on May 3, 2006, at 13:59:23
In reply to Re: anxiety, 16 days off remeron, posted by jules354 on May 3, 2006, at 13:30:36
I have been reading all of the remeron threads. Most of the people in those threads are still on something. I'm off. I'm beginning to feel like there's no hope-I wouldn't say I'm depressed as much as tired of having an achey head. Tired of feeling nauseau 24/7. And all of this can be fixed wtih a pill? Seems silly to not do it. I felt awesome on remeron-the ONLY reason I wanted off was due to the constant hunger/weight gain. I'm already about 45 pounds overweight and it just didn't seem like a good idea.
Now I'm in hell, unable to enjoy anything and can't get anything accomplished.
Posted by jules354 on May 3, 2006, at 19:26:14
In reply to when will it get better-will it ever?, posted by jeninco on May 3, 2006, at 13:59:23
i'm totally off too, no other meds and i think musky is down to just 2 mg + acupuncture. honestly it's been over 2 months and it's only the last couple weeks that i feel like things have really smoothed out, i think it can take that long. is someone helping you monitor your w/d symptoms? my doc was great about asking me different questions which helped me keep track of what was going on myself, it's sometimes hard to know and i was really scared i would slip back into depression. have you tried any alt. remedies?
take care,
jules
Posted by musky on May 8, 2006, at 0:31:43
In reply to Re: anxiety, 16 days off remeron, posted by jules354 on May 3, 2006, at 13:30:36
>hey jules... i like your postings! you seem very together.. are u taking ANY meds now??? doesnt sound like it to me... and you seem so layed back attitude..
May i ask u why you ended up on Remeron in the first placeMusky
you might want to check out the above long thread on remeron/mirtazapine w/d. a lot of us felt anxiety even 2 weeks after discontinuing. personally i've never had problems w/ anxiety before so i feel like it definitely was a part of the w/d. i cut out caffeine and sugar for a few weeks and it helped a lot.
>
> take care,
> jules
Posted by musky on May 8, 2006, at 0:41:29
In reply to Re: when will it get better-will it ever? » jeninco, posted by jules354 on May 3, 2006, at 19:26:14
> hey again jules
just read this post and answered my question i sent yu in another post, lol
great you are on no meds!! and your posts really give me hope for when i come off.
I have had some wierd stuff going on last couple of days again i think still the body readjusting itself... and I also have acupuncture to fall back on if things pick up. so far Im managing on my own.. I see my acupucturist every 3 weeks now until im completely off.
Plan to be OFF completely in 18days.. thats all the pill bits i have left, lol
Im scared and excited all at the same time..
I am looking forward to finally getting rid of the last of the wt gain.(over 45lbs) that I got from this and to be rid of this jitteriness/tension (especially in the morning).good luck to you
sounds like you are on yur way gyMusky
i'm totally off too, no other meds and i think musky is down to just 2 mg + acupuncture. honestly it's been over 2 months and it's only the last couple weeks that i feel like things have really smoothed out, i think it can take that long. is someone helping you monitor your w/d symptoms? my doc was great about asking me different questions which helped me keep track of what was going on myself, it's sometimes hard to know and i was really scared i would slip back into depression. have you tried any alt. remedies?
>
> take care,
> jules
Posted by jules354 on May 8, 2006, at 8:23:44
In reply to Re: when will it get better-will it ever?, posted by musky on May 8, 2006, at 0:41:29
hey musky,
yep, i'm totally med-free for the first time in 8 yrs. but if you remember i'm the one who had the incredibly long tapering off of remeron...like over 2 yrs! :) life circumstances made me and my doc want to take it really slowly so that whatever w/d effects i was feeling we could monitor carefully, and if i was going through a big stressful event i wouldn't have the added stress of decreasing my dosage. i was terrified i would get suicidal again and wanted to be conservative about reducing. the extra time also gave me time to get really religious about my diet and exercise and take really good care of myself, lean on my support network etc. i have a gifted therapist and just feel really lucky to have come out of this depression...it's been a long road though.
i'm going to get back into acupuncture this summer - you've inspired me. i was going last year and had to cut back because of money, but i'm going to budget for it and add it back into my healing routine. i wish more therapists would recommend bodywork; it's so helpful.
i hope everything continues to go well for you - sounds like youre doing a great job of being on top of your own health!
take care,
jules
Posted by musky on May 9, 2006, at 0:39:17
In reply to off remeron » musky, posted by jules354 on May 8, 2006, at 8:23:44
> Hey jules... Thats great you are doing better.. gives me hope too.. and yes acupuncture does work no matter what the docs say... they need to be more update with other cultures , etc, and treating the whole person... I'm fortunate to have a pretty good insurance plan through my work that I can use to help pay for my acupuncture.. and im not having to go as often so it saves money here too... we'll see once im completely off if i need to bump up my visits... im taking it one day at a time
HOw long have you been med free??
Musky
hey musky,
>
> yep, i'm totally med-free for the first time in 8 yrs. but if you remember i'm the one who had the incredibly long tapering off of remeron...like over 2 yrs! :) life circumstances made me and my doc want to take it really slowly so that whatever w/d effects i was feeling we could monitor carefully, and if i was going through a big stressful event i wouldn't have the added stress of decreasing my dosage. i was terrified i would get suicidal again and wanted to be conservative about reducing. the extra time also gave me time to get really religious about my diet and exercise and take really good care of myself, lean on my support network etc. i have a gifted therapist and just feel really lucky to have come out of this depression...it's been a long road though.
>
> i'm going to get back into acupuncture this summer - you've inspired me. i was going last year and had to cut back because of money, but i'm going to budget for it and add it back into my healing routine. i wish more therapists would recommend bodywork; it's so helpful.
>
> i hope everything continues to go well for you - sounds like youre doing a great job of being on top of your own health!
>
> take care,
> jules
Posted by jules354 on May 9, 2006, at 18:09:59
In reply to Re: off remeron, posted by musky on May 9, 2006, at 0:39:17
hey musky,
my last dose of remeron was in feb...it's been nearly 3 mos, i can't believe it!
even though my depression hasn't come back, being off the remeron has been such a huge adjustment and it really gives me newfound respect for the mind and body. i don't think i have quite the same feelings as remeron as you do :) - but i think we're in agreement that the med is more powerful than doctors generally are willing to talk about. i'm so glad for this board since when i was feeling the w/d effects i thought i was totally alone.
take care,
jules
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