Im three months off mirtazapine after being on it for years and I feel awful. The physical symptoms actually seem to be getting worse. I have tinnitus which I never had before coming off of this crappy drug and the psychological withdrawal symptoms are terrible. I seem to have lost control of my own thoughts which has left me isolated and friendless. Also the reason I came off this horrible drug was because it was making my anxiety ten times worse. Sure it worked in the beginning but pooped out really quickly so I was really just taking it for its sleep aid effects. After a few years though I found my anxiety had just become a constant thing that never went away and I began having panic attacks that I never had before along with muscle rigidity in my jaw and other weird physical symptoms. All which have vanished since I stopped Mirtazapine. This crappy pill has cost me jobs, money, friends and nearly my sanity. Fuck Mirtazapine. Take my advice and leave this poison alone.
nick robertson are you suggesting that I go cold turkey at 2mg? Because I’m not doing that. Perhaps you didn’t watch all my videos-I’ve been coming OFF this horrific drug for nearly two years. I am in total agreement with you that this drug is poison and should be avoided. I wish I’d known that before I took it. However, my slow taper has been successful so far, so I’m not about to fuck it up.
@@erinmariegreen have not seen previous bids but how long were you on Mirtazapine and at what dosage 6 months on 2.2 NOT telling you what to do but at 2 mg it is not even therapeutic in your body I am at 7.5 just started 4 weeks ago but thinking of stopping
mirtazipine just gives me one HELL of an appetite, found it to be like weed munchies is way I can explain my experiences with mirt it made me crave 16 inch deep pan pizzas fish and chips and big dirty burgers and donner kebabs LARGE. you're absolutely bang on with your description of mirt. Took the edge of anxiety but does not come near benzos . I think there is better and I found very little difference between the 15mg right through to 45mg all made me eat like fuck. Infact id considered taking up competitive eating whilst I was on it as all I could think about was food. Then on a morning I found I felt stoned but without the high, like didn't wanna move or do much zombie like but 3 hours later wares off. Oh yea and I stopped cold turkey on 45mg and fuck meee ! Did I have HORRIFIC nightmares, it was like fuck up I didn't even know my mind was capable of those nightmares none of it made sense but dreamed I was doing seriously fucked up stuff and they felt so seriously real like I was in them
I can relate to the monstrous appetite, I'm never full and I work remote in my kitchen where I just eat ALL day and can't stop thinking about food. It's fucking miserable. I also have random extremely terrifying nightmares that fuck me up for days afterwards. I get so mad about this drug I want to sue but I know I would lose!
@@allisonchainz82 honestly it's pure poison that drug you'd go from 12 stone to 20 in 3 months guaranteed....ive know food cravings off many drugs but off mirtazipine all and i mean literally all you think about is junk food and when you eat it, you never feel full so you order more and more and then when you stop omg the nightmares are disturbing
HI Erin. I appreciate your videos as I have also been on Mirt. for a number of years and currently trying to get off. I feel very frustrated after visiting my Dr and telling her how I have cut down my dose, which has caused me to become emotional, irritable , plus had an episode of obsessive thinking that lasted all day. Her response was to up my dose. When saying I was wanting off she responded with informing me that I obviously still have anxiety issues and need it. I'm continuing to cut down to see how it goes anyways. I just hope it doesn't last long, but not even sure i will be "better' once it is out of the system. After all...we were put on this drug for a reason. My question to you... Did you have these symptoms I speak of, and if so, how long before they passed? do you think your pre-mirtazipine issues still exist? How do you plan on coping if you discover its not withdrawl but your mental health that is back to where you started? Thanks for your feedback
C Hartley C Hartley hi C, I wanted to answer your questions thoroughly, and haven’t had a chance until now. I’m sorry you’re experiencing emotional instability. This is one of my worst withdrawal symptoms, particularly the irritability which often leads to episodes or rage, often directed at my children since they are with me most and kids (especially 2, especially young ones) seem to stress me out and overwhelm me. As far as the obsessive thinking goes, this is a symptom I had long before mirt. It did go away while on it, but it’s back now that my dose is so low (I’m at 1.75mg). I don’t think it’s necessarily worse than it was, but over the years I’ve learned how to cope with it instead of let it take over and spiral in to anxiety. I can give you some tips via email. The emotional component of withdrawal is indeed real. I believe it is possible that for some people it is a return of their original condition, but heightened by withdrawal, and for other people it is purely withdrawal (those who took it for sleep and never experienced anxiety before). For me, during withdrawal, I made huge changes to my lifestyle and diet that have helped with my original condition. I believe that if I follow a gluten free and dairy free diet, my gut will continue to heal and will better be able to support my brain with neurotransmitters as it was intended to do. This may not be the case for everyone, however now I have proof for myself of the gut-brain connection and I would bet that many people who have anxiety and depression would benefit from exploring possible food sensitivities. Good luck! Feel free to email me if you want to talk more.
The breathlessness is most likely from a Vitamin D deficiency, Mirtazipine I found out severely lowers your Vitamin D, I was having trouble breathing and wheezing and had my levels checked and I was very low on Vit D. I started taking a supplement and started breathing better. Very scary. I am down to 6mg of Mirtz, I am feeling less "numb" in my emotions but am very scared the lower I go, as I got low before and traumatized myself. I had been making huge cuts at the time though. I figured how to make a liquid out of my pills, and there is no way I could be getting off this crap without doing this. I def get the migraines, nausea, diarrhea, the brain zaps, I wake up yelling, I just pray I can recover and I am not fucked up forever from this experience. I started drinking Tulsi tea from watching your videos, and it definitely helps, you have helped me more than any "doctor'' I've seen, who don't even believe in withdrawal most of the time. I have lost faith in the medical industry.
I’m so sorry you’re dealing with this poison. Glad you’re taking it slow-it’s the only way out. I’ve read multiple times that most Americans are vitamin D deficient regardless of what drugs we take, but that’s an interesting find as far as Mirt depleting D even more. I found that one reason I did so poorly on it and coming off are due to two gene mutations MTHFR and COMT. Now that I’m free of the drug (June 2021 will mark two years off!!), I plan to start seeing more naturopathic doctors who understand genetic mutations and all the problems they cause-mine being chronic migraines for the last 10 years. Good luck Allison, I’m so glad sharing my story and process was helpful to you. Feel free to reach out should you need any guidance. 😘
@@erinmariegreen Thank you! I was wondering, kind of a personal question but did you notice mirtz affecting your time of the month? My periods have been horrendous, and my cycle dragged out to almost 35 days, with PMS lasting days and feeling like I"m going crazy, and as I've gotten lower it's starting to regulate again and be less intense. Just another horrid side effect of many. I've withdrawn from my friends and family a lot, and I'm afraid they think I don't want to talk to them but really I'm trying to hide what a terrible state I'm in as I don't want to worry them, but also feels like I'm losing them. I also have to withdraw from klonopin .5mg when I''m done with this, so my future looks bleak for at least another 2 years and some days I'm just barely holding on. It's hard to wrap my head around. I've tried to get counseling but everyone I call is booked lately. I guess everyone's falling apart. Anyway, thanks for making me feel less crazy for what I'm going through, really the worst thing I've ever experienced in my life. I keep telling myself I wasn't this person before taking this drug and I will find myself again. It's heartbreaking losing so much time in your life to feeling like this.
Hi Sarah, The whole reason I did such a long, slow taper was to minimize my withdrawal symptoms as much as possible. I couldn’t function otherwise. So, I managed it just like I would have if I were uncomfortable with some other physical or mental ailment while at work. I also communicated with my boss what I was going through so that they were aware of my experience in case it impacted my performance.
I’m in the second week of stopping cold turkey after 5 years of this horrid drug .and the withdrawals are hellish Can’t stop being sick heads pounding just feel absolutely shocking. Any idea who long this will last
I’m so sorry you are experiencing this discomfort. I will never recommend quitting any drug cold turkey. I also cannot say how long it will last as I never had that experience. I would encourage you to talk to your doctor about another method of coming off Mirtazipine. Often one can reinstate the last dose (go back to taking it) to stop the withdrawal symptoms. Once you’re stable, you can explore a more sustainable method of reduction.
I wonder If my hot sweats and headaches I had today was from withdrawal. I'm glad cos that's a good thing. Mirtazapine had my knees killing and my ankles and my stomach blew up. As soon as I come off it after 1 week I'm shrinking yippee.
I have literally stopped taking it after being on it for 2 years. My weight gain was 3 stone I was getting bad bad thoughts. And I bought my own zopiclone so I can sleep and my weight has dropped and I'm not having mood swings. That drug is Wrong
Hi Erin, no I haven’t checked that but will now you’ve suggested it, thanks. It’s so frustrating that we can only get this drug in these doses of 30mg, 15mg which makes it so much hard to taper off it slowly. I’d still like to know how to turn it into liquid myself if there are not pharmacies that will do it. I’m glad your doing much better and I hope you will continue to feel better. Fingers crossed for your next cut and hopefully you’ll be evil drug free really soon.
Hello I’m on mirtazaphine I’m reducing and scared I don’t know if it withdrawal I need to talk can we talk or can u direct me to place I can talk to ppl
Gaming For The Recently Deceased pretty good! I’m just about 6 months off the drug. I still have 12lbs to lose, but I no longer experience withdrawal symptoms.
See you look awsome and thank you for your support I was taking 15 and 7.5 mg for 4-6 weeks I should of not cold turkey but figure i was not on long enough I was wrong I GETthe anxity pain i need to ween off gabbabenton and lexapro Real slow very slow I do feel a tad fllu like to
Hi Erin, how are you know? Hope you’re feeling better. I’ve been on Mirtazipine for a year, it’s been hell. Gained 45Ibs, had several short episodes depression, muscle tremors, sweats, diarrhoea, brain fog. I’ve tapered from 30mg to 15mg now but we can’t get the liquid form here in the UK so I’ll need to cut my 15mg in half and do a month on that. I’m lucky that I’m not working right now so I can suffer withdrawals at home and recover. Just hope my next cut isn’t too much of a pain.
Hi Michelle , have you checked to see if there is something called a compounding pharmacy near you? They can make a liquid for you with tablets. There are also instructions for how to make your own liquid that I can post later. I’m sorry you have had such s rough go. This drug is horrific. It really should not be on the market. I’m doing alright considering. My symptoms haven’t been as bad as some people’s. I’m down to 1.75mg and I’m considering making a pretty big decrease in a couple of weeks. I need to be done before we move, which could be as early as June. Maybe I’ll make another video after my next dose change. I’m sure doing a bigger decrease will result in some kind of uptick in symptoms.
becky jeffs I’m about a month away from being done. I can hardly wait! I will definitely do a video when I’m done, as well as a follow up when I lose the associated weight.
Yes I keep getting those feelings of feeling really good too and listening to this isnintwresting as I get some of these teeth aches yes and my teeth are good condition. And some of the things your saying. It's just a bad drug I'm glad I'm off it
Hey, I have dumped Remeron for 4 weeks now i guess, i was on it for 2.5 years, and i quit it immediately, without any lowering of dosage. I am literally suffering, and i didn't blame the drug at all. I was just blaming my stupid self. But when i looked it up i think it might be the drug for all this craziness. So please if you think these symptoms are familiar tell me, it would make a shit much of difference. I am literally disconnected from the outside, living in my fantasy, strangling and fighting my own self. Very fearful of everything, even things that are so freaking small and naive, fearful of meeting someone by chance for example. I am a very thoughtful person, a bookish person. But after quiting, I can't read, I can't concentrate or think. Because i don't feel that i can control myself, like as if i am having another person inside my head that controls my body. And i am so trying to force my mind or smth (it's so freaking complicated, life is so complicated right now in my eyes). I am so suicidal, the only thing that makes my head stop jumping is to think about death. Are these a familiar symptoms, or am i just having a rough time and just bitching about it? *As a note: i have never ever, complained about anything, very discreet. Just to let you know that i didn't used to be this fragile. But i am doubtful about it because the anxiety and the monkey mind has appeared before leaving it, because of a shock and i am just stuck in it, and i was thinking that the pills were the reason. At that time, Remeron was not making the same effect (as if my body got used to it). Please let me know, and it would be great if you can contact me. This is my email; musab.almomanii@gmail.com
I am so sorry you are experiencing this. YES, all of this is withdrawal from Remeron. MANY people have experienced all of the symptoms you describe, which is why it is so so so SO important not to cold turkey (stop taking it abruptly). I am not experienced enough to know if it's too late for you to reinstate (go back to the drug at original dose or smaller dose), but I encourage you to create an account at www.survivingantidepressants.org. One of the moderators will be able to help. I have been slowing decreasing my dose from 15mg for the last two years. I am at 1.25. I have been able to avoid all that you describe by going super super slow and allowing my system to adjust. Your brain needs time to rebuild itself without the drug. You can also join our FaceBook group called "Remeron should be illegal". Though, personally I found surviviingantidepressants more helpful. Please remind yourself that this IS NOT YOUR FAULT. Also,if you can, try to remind yourself that this is your brain's response to suddenly being without the drug that it depended on for 2.5 yrs. It's going haywire because it hasn't had time to repair itself. It will heal, it will. The brain is an amazing organ with an amazing capacity to repair itself. It may take longer since you stopped abruptly, but if you find out that you can go back to even a smaller dose to relieve your symptoms, you will be able to decrease slowly and avoid going through this again. I'll see if I can find out what the timeline for reinstating is and let you know.
Here is the information I was trying to find for you. I hope it is helpful! Good luck. www.survivingantidepressants.org/topic/7562-about-reinstating-and-stabilizing-to-reduce-withdrawal-symptoms/
I pray that you can get off this poison. I too am tapering off after 2 and 1/2 years. I have gained 30 lbs. I wish I have never started this awful drug. I am also on Klonopin and Lexapro. I am weaning off the klonopin too. Double whammy! I have tinnitus which drives me nuts.
Im three months off mirtazapine after being on it for years and I feel awful. The physical symptoms actually seem to be getting worse. I have tinnitus which I never had before coming off of this crappy drug and the psychological withdrawal symptoms are terrible. I seem to have lost control of my own thoughts which has left me isolated and friendless. Also the reason I came off this horrible drug was because it was making my anxiety ten times worse. Sure it worked in the beginning but pooped out really quickly so I was really just taking it for its sleep aid effects. After a few years though I found my anxiety had just become a constant thing that never went away and I began having panic attacks that I never had before along with muscle rigidity in my jaw and other weird physical symptoms. All which have vanished since I stopped Mirtazapine. This crappy pill has cost me jobs, money, friends and nearly my sanity. Fuck Mirtazapine. Take my advice and leave this poison alone.
nick robertson are you suggesting that I go cold turkey at 2mg? Because I’m not doing that. Perhaps you didn’t watch all my videos-I’ve been coming OFF this horrific drug for nearly two years. I am in total agreement with you that this drug is poison and should be avoided. I wish I’d known that before I took it. However, my slow taper has been successful so far, so I’m not about to fuck it up.
I read Nick's post as sharing his own personal battle. Not sure he was trying to tell you to quit anything
@@erinmariegreen have not seen previous bids but how long were you on Mirtazapine and at what dosage 6 months on 2.2 NOT telling you what to do but at 2 mg it is not even therapeutic in your body I am at 7.5 just started 4 weeks ago but thinking of stopping
@@erinmariegreen Pleaseee email me at ldharris103@gmail.com please
My gp told me to go cold turkey at 30mg
mirtazipine just gives me one HELL of an appetite, found it to be like weed munchies is way I can explain my experiences with mirt it made me crave 16 inch deep pan pizzas fish and chips and big dirty burgers and donner kebabs LARGE. you're absolutely bang on with your description of mirt. Took the edge of anxiety but does not come near benzos . I think there is better and I found very little difference between the 15mg right through to 45mg all made me eat like fuck. Infact id considered taking up competitive eating whilst I was on it as all I could think about was food. Then on a morning I found I felt stoned but without the high, like didn't wanna move or do much zombie like but 3 hours later wares off. Oh yea and I stopped cold turkey on 45mg and fuck meee ! Did I have HORRIFIC nightmares, it was like fuck up I didn't even know my mind was capable of those nightmares none of it made sense but dreamed I was doing seriously fucked up stuff and they felt so seriously real like I was in them
I can relate to the monstrous appetite, I'm never full and I work remote in my kitchen where I just eat ALL day and can't stop thinking about food. It's fucking miserable. I also have random extremely terrifying nightmares that fuck me up for days afterwards. I get so mad about this drug I want to sue but I know I would lose!
@@allisonchainz82 honestly it's pure poison that drug you'd go from 12 stone to 20 in 3 months guaranteed....ive know food cravings off many drugs but off mirtazipine all and i mean literally all you think about is junk food and when you eat it, you never feel full so you order more and more and then when you stop omg the nightmares are disturbing
HI Erin.
I appreciate your videos as I have also been on Mirt. for a number of years and currently trying to get off. I feel very frustrated after visiting my Dr and telling her how I have cut down my dose, which has caused me to become emotional, irritable , plus had an episode of obsessive thinking that lasted all day.
Her response was to up my dose. When saying I was wanting off she responded with informing me that I obviously still have anxiety issues and need it.
I'm continuing to cut down to see how it goes anyways. I just hope it doesn't last long, but not even sure i will be "better' once it is out of the system. After all...we were put on this drug for a reason.
My question to you... Did you have these symptoms I speak of, and if so, how long before they passed? do you think your pre-mirtazipine issues still exist? How do you plan on coping if you discover its not withdrawl but your mental health that is back to where you started?
Thanks for your feedback
C Hartley I have to go to work now, but I’ll answer you as soon as I can.
C Hartley C Hartley hi C, I wanted to answer your questions thoroughly, and haven’t had a chance until now. I’m sorry you’re experiencing emotional instability. This is one of my worst withdrawal symptoms, particularly the irritability which often leads to episodes or rage, often directed at my children since they are with me most and kids (especially 2, especially young ones) seem to stress me out and overwhelm me. As far as the obsessive thinking goes, this is a symptom I had long before mirt. It did go away while on it, but it’s back now that my dose is so low (I’m at 1.75mg). I don’t think it’s necessarily worse than it was, but over the years I’ve learned how to cope with it instead of let it take over and spiral in to anxiety. I can give you some tips via email.
The emotional component of withdrawal is indeed real. I believe it is possible that for some people it is a return of their original condition, but heightened by withdrawal, and for other people it is purely withdrawal (those who took it for sleep and never experienced anxiety before). For me, during withdrawal, I made huge changes to my lifestyle and diet that have helped with my original condition. I believe that if I follow a gluten free and dairy free diet, my gut will continue to heal and will better be able to support my brain with neurotransmitters as it was intended to do. This may not be the case for everyone, however now I have proof for myself of the gut-brain connection and I would bet that many people who have anxiety and depression would benefit from exploring possible food sensitivities.
Good luck! Feel free to email me if you want to talk more.
@@erinmariegreen hi Erin how you doing now Also how did you make the liquid you are a special lady
I was experiencing that while I was on the drug
The breathlessness is most likely from a Vitamin D deficiency, Mirtazipine I found out severely lowers your Vitamin D, I was having trouble breathing and wheezing and had my levels checked and I was very low on Vit D. I started taking a supplement and started breathing better. Very scary. I am down to 6mg of Mirtz, I am feeling less "numb" in my emotions but am very scared the lower I go, as I got low before and traumatized myself. I had been making huge cuts at the time though. I figured how to make a liquid out of my pills, and there is no way I could be getting off this crap without doing this. I def get the migraines, nausea, diarrhea, the brain zaps, I wake up yelling, I just pray I can recover and I am not fucked up forever from this experience. I started drinking Tulsi tea from watching your videos, and it definitely helps, you have helped me more than any "doctor'' I've seen, who don't even believe in withdrawal most of the time. I have lost faith in the medical industry.
I’m so sorry you’re dealing with this poison. Glad you’re taking it slow-it’s the only way out.
I’ve read multiple times that most Americans are vitamin D deficient regardless of what drugs we take, but that’s an interesting find as far as Mirt depleting D even more. I found that one reason I did so poorly on it and coming off are due to two gene mutations MTHFR and COMT. Now that I’m free of the drug (June 2021 will mark two years off!!), I plan to start seeing more naturopathic doctors who understand genetic mutations and all the problems they cause-mine being chronic migraines for the last 10 years.
Good luck Allison, I’m so glad sharing my story and process was helpful to you. Feel free to reach out should you need any guidance. 😘
@@erinmariegreen Thank you! I was wondering, kind of a personal question but did you notice mirtz affecting your time of the month? My periods have been horrendous, and my cycle dragged out to almost 35 days, with PMS lasting days and feeling like I"m going crazy, and as I've gotten lower it's starting to regulate again and be less intense. Just another horrid side effect of many. I've withdrawn from my friends and family a lot, and I'm afraid they think I don't want to talk to them but really I'm trying to hide what a terrible state I'm in as I don't want to worry them, but also feels like I'm losing them. I also have to withdraw from klonopin .5mg when I''m done with this, so my future looks bleak for at least another 2 years and some days I'm just barely holding on. It's hard to wrap my head around. I've tried to get counseling but everyone I call is booked lately. I guess everyone's falling apart. Anyway, thanks for making me feel less crazy for what I'm going through, really the worst thing I've ever experienced in my life. I keep telling myself I wasn't this person before taking this drug and I will find myself again. It's heartbreaking losing so much time in your life to feeling like this.
Erin... i am curious on the syringe you use it is 1 ml right which is how many MG I am so bad at math dan wish u lived next door
How did you cope with withdrawal and working?
Hi Sarah,
The whole reason I did such a long, slow taper was to minimize my withdrawal symptoms as much as possible. I couldn’t function otherwise. So, I managed it just like I would have if I were uncomfortable with some other physical or mental ailment while at work. I also communicated with my boss what I was going through so that they were aware of my experience in case it impacted my performance.
@@erinmariegreen thanks for sharing. I'm torn between going slow like you, or coming off it quicker in a couple of months. Not an easy decision.
I’m in the second week of stopping cold turkey after 5 years of this horrid drug .and the withdrawals are hellish
Can’t stop being sick heads pounding just feel absolutely shocking. Any idea who long this will last
I’m so sorry you are experiencing this discomfort. I will never recommend quitting any drug cold turkey. I also cannot say how long it will last as I never had that experience. I would encourage you to talk to your doctor about another method of coming off Mirtazipine. Often one can reinstate the last dose (go back to taking it) to stop the withdrawal symptoms. Once you’re stable, you can explore a more sustainable method of reduction.
@@erinmariegreen thanks for your nice reply.
I’m feeling much better today .
And that horrible Sedated feeling has disappeared.
I wonder If my hot sweats and headaches I had today was from withdrawal. I'm glad cos that's a good thing. Mirtazapine had my knees killing and my ankles and my stomach blew up. As soon as I come off it after 1 week I'm shrinking yippee.
I couldn’t get the liquid so I’m forced to go 2 days off 1 on 7.5mg 😅
I have literally stopped taking it after being on it for 2 years. My weight gain was 3 stone I was getting bad bad thoughts. And I bought my own zopiclone so I can sleep and my weight has dropped and I'm not having mood swings. That drug is Wrong
Hi Erin, no I haven’t checked that but will now you’ve suggested it, thanks. It’s so frustrating that we can only get this drug in these doses of 30mg, 15mg which makes it so much hard to taper off it slowly. I’d still like to know how to turn it into liquid myself if there are not pharmacies that will do it. I’m glad your doing much better and I hope you will continue to feel better. Fingers crossed for your next cut and hopefully you’ll be evil drug free really soon.
Hello I’m on mirtazaphine I’m reducing and scared I don’t know if it withdrawal I need to talk can we talk or can u direct me to place I can talk to ppl
How you coping these days?
Gaming For The Recently Deceased pretty good! I’m just about 6 months off the drug. I still have 12lbs to lose, but I no longer experience withdrawal symptoms.
See you look awsome and thank you for your support I was taking 15 and 7.5 mg for 4-6 weeks I should of not cold turkey but figure i was not on long enough I was wrong I GETthe anxity pain i need to ween off gabbabenton and lexapro Real slow very slow I do feel a tad fllu like to
Hi Erin, how are you know? Hope you’re feeling better. I’ve been on Mirtazipine for a year, it’s been hell. Gained 45Ibs, had several short episodes depression, muscle tremors, sweats, diarrhoea, brain fog. I’ve tapered from 30mg to 15mg now but we can’t get the liquid form here in the UK so I’ll need to cut my 15mg in half and do a month on that. I’m lucky that I’m not working right now so I can suffer withdrawals at home and recover. Just hope my next cut isn’t too much of a pain.
Hi Michelle , have you checked to see if there is something called a compounding pharmacy near you? They can make a liquid for you with tablets. There are also instructions for how to make your own liquid that I can post later.
I’m sorry you have had such s rough go. This drug is horrific. It really should not be on the market.
I’m doing alright considering. My symptoms haven’t been as bad as some people’s.
I’m down to 1.75mg and I’m considering making a pretty big decrease in a couple of weeks. I need to be done before we move, which could be as early as June.
Maybe I’ll make another video after my next dose change. I’m sure doing a bigger decrease will result in some kind of uptick in symptoms.
Stopped cold turkey after 3 months of use(15mg) No problem! Really bad drug..
Have you managed to stop the metazapine completely yet. Would like to see a video of you when you are off metazapine completely
becky jeffs I’m about a month away from being done. I can hardly wait! I will definitely do a video when I’m done, as well as a follow up when I lose the associated weight.
Yes I keep getting those feelings of feeling really good too and listening to this isnintwresting as I get some of these teeth aches yes and my teeth are good condition. And some of the things your saying. It's just a bad drug I'm glad I'm off it
Hey,
I have dumped Remeron for 4 weeks now i guess, i was on it for 2.5 years, and i quit it immediately, without any lowering of dosage.
I am literally suffering, and i didn't blame the drug at all. I was just blaming my stupid self. But when i looked it up i think it might be the drug for all this craziness.
So please if you think these symptoms are familiar tell me, it would make a shit much of difference.
I am literally disconnected from the outside, living in my fantasy, strangling and fighting my own self. Very fearful of everything, even things that are so freaking small and naive, fearful of meeting someone by chance for example.
I am a very thoughtful person, a bookish person. But after quiting, I can't read, I can't concentrate or think. Because i don't feel that i can control myself, like as if i am having another person inside my head that controls my body. And i am so trying to force my mind or smth (it's so freaking complicated, life is so complicated right now in my eyes).
I am so suicidal, the only thing that makes my head stop jumping is to think about death.
Are these a familiar symptoms, or am i just having a rough time and just bitching about it?
*As a note: i have never ever, complained about anything, very discreet. Just to let you know that i didn't used to be this fragile.
But i am doubtful about it because the anxiety and the monkey mind has appeared before leaving it, because of a shock and i am just stuck in it, and i was thinking that the pills were the reason.
At that time, Remeron was not making the same effect (as if my body got used to it).
Please let me know, and it would be great if you can contact me.
This is my email; musab.almomanii@gmail.com
I am so sorry you are experiencing this. YES, all of this is withdrawal from Remeron. MANY people have experienced all of the symptoms you describe, which is why it is so so so SO important not to cold turkey (stop taking it abruptly). I am not experienced enough to know if it's too late for you to reinstate (go back to the drug at original dose or smaller dose), but I encourage you to create an account at www.survivingantidepressants.org. One of the moderators will be able to help.
I have been slowing decreasing my dose from 15mg for the last two years. I am at 1.25. I have been able to avoid all that you describe by going super super slow and allowing my system to adjust. Your brain needs time to rebuild itself without the drug. You can also join our FaceBook group called "Remeron should be illegal". Though, personally I found surviviingantidepressants more helpful.
Please remind yourself that this IS NOT YOUR FAULT. Also,if you can, try to remind yourself that this is your brain's response to suddenly being without the drug that it depended on for 2.5 yrs. It's going haywire because it hasn't had time to repair itself. It will heal, it will. The brain is an amazing organ with an amazing capacity to repair itself. It may take longer since you stopped abruptly, but if you find out that you can go back to even a smaller dose to relieve your symptoms, you will be able to decrease slowly and avoid going through this again. I'll see if I can find out what the timeline for reinstating is and let you know.
Here is the information I was trying to find for you. I hope it is helpful! Good luck.
www.survivingantidepressants.org/topic/7562-about-reinstating-and-stabilizing-to-reduce-withdrawal-symptoms/
You're looking well :)
Just went cold Turkey. Cant sleep .
I pray that you can get off this poison. I too am tapering off after 2 and 1/2 years. I have gained 30 lbs. I wish I have never started this awful drug. I am also on Klonopin and Lexapro. I am weaning off the klonopin too. Double whammy! I have tinnitus which drives me nuts.
Dear Darla, I have just been prescribed this medication for sleep issues due to brain surgery. Should i refuse to take it?
Your looking healthy nice color complexion too
I quit cold turkey from 60mg I’m just playin video games to cope
Hello! How do you feel now?
Same dudee.