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MischaDE: Mirtazapine withdrawal and possible permanent damage

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Thanks Luke and thanks everyone else! you are always in my thoughts Luke!

From 27. February 2025 - 15. April 2025 Mirtazapine 15 mg (tried quitting CT 3 times before reinstating after one day, successful CT on attempt 4)

(2 weeks in that timeframe my dose was upped to Mirtazapine 30 mg, I don't remember the exact date when the dose was upped and in which timeframe I took it.)

 

15. April 2025 - 29. April 2025 Lorazepam 0,5 mg

15. April 2025 - 20. August 2025 on Olanzapine 5 mg

20th of August 2025 - 04. September 2025 tapered off Olanzapine (5 mg to 2,5 mg to 0 mg)

 

Off all meds since 05. September 2025.

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Does anyone else puke up pure stomach acid when they wake up?

From 27. February 2025 - 15. April 2025 Mirtazapine 15 mg (tried quitting CT 3 times before reinstating after one day, successful CT on attempt 4)

(2 weeks in that timeframe my dose was upped to Mirtazapine 30 mg, I don't remember the exact date when the dose was upped and in which timeframe I took it.)

 

15. April 2025 - 29. April 2025 Lorazepam 0,5 mg

15. April 2025 - 20. August 2025 on Olanzapine 5 mg

20th of August 2025 - 04. September 2025 tapered off Olanzapine (5 mg to 2,5 mg to 0 mg)

 

Off all meds since 05. September 2025.

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On 5/6/2026 at 9:15 PM, poulette38 said:

😏 I prefer that. I'll forgive you this time. 😌

These drugs are like demonic oppression....

From 27. February 2025 - 15. April 2025 Mirtazapine 15 mg (tried quitting CT 3 times before reinstating after one day, successful CT on attempt 4)

(2 weeks in that timeframe my dose was upped to Mirtazapine 30 mg, I don't remember the exact date when the dose was upped and in which timeframe I took it.)

 

15. April 2025 - 29. April 2025 Lorazepam 0,5 mg

15. April 2025 - 20. August 2025 on Olanzapine 5 mg

20th of August 2025 - 04. September 2025 tapered off Olanzapine (5 mg to 2,5 mg to 0 mg)

 

Off all meds since 05. September 2025.

On 5/7/2026 at 6:35 AM, Chippy said:

@poulette38 you are freeking hilarious sometimes! Love your spirit. 🤣

Yes @Chippy , only "sometimes" now because of this wall called wd (I was in the middle of a race, no kidding ; in my best run! Someone sabotaged the engine by adding ADs to the gas while refueling for me! It all goes wrong now! -strange noise?-) 🤡

Normally, it’s ALL THE TIME!

So what, we chose to stay alive guys, so we might as well laugh a bit then, right?

About 1 week of st John's wort

 

 

then

 

20-25 october 2025 : escitalopram 10mg (liquid)

 

 

18 november- 9 december 2025 : Fluoxétine 20 mg (liquid, 10 ml) - 2 days at 30 mg then return to 20 mg because of side effects.

 

Stop everything on 9th december 2025 (last dose 2mg 9th december).

 

in parallel prazepam drops (3 to 13 drops at the evening), on november 2025.

 

"The devil is a liar and he's smiling." 😈

 

🌸"The flower that blossoms in adversity is the most beautiful and rare of all." 🌸

"Do not take life quite so seriously – you surely will never get out of it alive". Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle. ✨️

 

4 hours ago, MischaDE said:

These drugs are like demonic oppression....

Yeah sure @MischaDE

But why are you tagging me about that? You make me laugh so much! 🥲

Well, I saw a report on Saint George this morning and you must be (we all must be) like Saint George against the dragon!

(Except that our head, our health, and even our pee-pee were stolen from us.)

Sorry but It’s not SO EASY to kill a DRAGON with these conditions!

About 1 week of st John's wort

 

 

then

 

20-25 october 2025 : escitalopram 10mg (liquid)

 

 

18 november- 9 december 2025 : Fluoxétine 20 mg (liquid, 10 ml) - 2 days at 30 mg then return to 20 mg because of side effects.

 

Stop everything on 9th december 2025 (last dose 2mg 9th december).

 

in parallel prazepam drops (3 to 13 drops at the evening), on november 2025.

 

"The devil is a liar and he's smiling." 😈

 

🌸"The flower that blossoms in adversity is the most beautiful and rare of all." 🌸

"Do not take life quite so seriously – you surely will never get out of it alive". Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle. ✨️

 

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23 minutes ago, poulette38 said:

Yeah sure @MischaDE

But why are you tagging me about that? You make me laugh so much! 🥲

Well, I saw a report on Saint George this morning and you must be (we all must be) like Saint George against the dragon!

(Except that our head, our health, and even our pee-pee were stolen from us.)

Sorry but It’s not SO EASY to kill a DRAGON with these conditions!

Because I saw you posting something about your faith so this thought came to my mind and I wanted to share it with you, lol

From 27. February 2025 - 15. April 2025 Mirtazapine 15 mg (tried quitting CT 3 times before reinstating after one day, successful CT on attempt 4)

(2 weeks in that timeframe my dose was upped to Mirtazapine 30 mg, I don't remember the exact date when the dose was upped and in which timeframe I took it.)

 

15. April 2025 - 29. April 2025 Lorazepam 0,5 mg

15. April 2025 - 20. August 2025 on Olanzapine 5 mg

20th of August 2025 - 04. September 2025 tapered off Olanzapine (5 mg to 2,5 mg to 0 mg)

 

Off all meds since 05. September 2025.

15 hours ago, MischaDE said:

Because I saw you posting something about your faith so this thought came to my mind and I wanted to share it with you, lol

Actually I’m saying that because just reading the word "devil" makes me jump lol. Like we know we are fighting it every day but it’s hard to admit it, you know what I mean.

Besides I had the good idea to watch a police series last night so I see stiffs everywhere now.

Also I saw a report about Saint Michael (your name) few days ago and the meaning of the name is "who is like God?"

In which cases can we invoke Saint Michael: "When one’s life becomes harsh, because of personal, family, or spiritual worries, to invoke Saint Michael can bring divine protection. The archangel helps to strengthen one’s faith in the constant presence of God in one’s own existence, as well as in the power of guardian angels."

See you soon 🙂

About 1 week of st John's wort

 

 

then

 

20-25 october 2025 : escitalopram 10mg (liquid)

 

 

18 november- 9 december 2025 : Fluoxétine 20 mg (liquid, 10 ml) - 2 days at 30 mg then return to 20 mg because of side effects.

 

Stop everything on 9th december 2025 (last dose 2mg 9th december).

 

in parallel prazepam drops (3 to 13 drops at the evening), on november 2025.

 

"The devil is a liar and he's smiling." 😈

 

🌸"The flower that blossoms in adversity is the most beautiful and rare of all." 🌸

"Do not take life quite so seriously – you surely will never get out of it alive". Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle. ✨️

 

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2 hours ago, poulette38 said:

Actually I’m saying that because just reading the word "devil" makes me jump lol. Like we know we are fighting it every day but it’s hard to admit it, you know what I mean.

Besides I had the good idea to watch a police series last night so I see stiffs everywhere now.

Also I saw a report about Saint Michael (your name) few days ago and the meaning of the name is "who is like God?"

In which cases can we invoke Saint Michael: "When one’s life becomes harsh, because of personal, family, or spiritual worries, to invoke Saint Michael can bring divine protection. The archangel helps to strengthen one’s faith in the constant presence of God in one’s own existence, as well as in the power of guardian angels."

See you soon 🙂

Thank you! <3

From 27. February 2025 - 15. April 2025 Mirtazapine 15 mg (tried quitting CT 3 times before reinstating after one day, successful CT on attempt 4)

(2 weeks in that timeframe my dose was upped to Mirtazapine 30 mg, I don't remember the exact date when the dose was upped and in which timeframe I took it.)

 

15. April 2025 - 29. April 2025 Lorazepam 0,5 mg

15. April 2025 - 20. August 2025 on Olanzapine 5 mg

20th of August 2025 - 04. September 2025 tapered off Olanzapine (5 mg to 2,5 mg to 0 mg)

 

Off all meds since 05. September 2025.

  • 1 month later...

Hey @MischaDE! Just wanted to move this discussion off the other thread. Obviously I'm not a doctor, but I am currently taking an antipsychotic and have read about tardive dyskinesia on my more anxious days. It's a very specific neurological condition, and from what you've said I don't think you need to be worried about it. You absolutely can (and will) recover from other effects of taking antipsychotics, as you can see from other folks on this forum who took high doses for quite a while and recovered, or are well on their way to recovery.

Hope that helps a little 💜

I’m not a medical professional and cannot offer medical advice. I am new to this journey and my thoughts are based only on my personal experience with psychiatric drugs. This is a peer site where we support each other on our taper/recovery journeys. 

Current regimen:

Cymbalta - 90 mg/day

Seroquel - 12.5 mg/day

*holding to stabilize as of Apr 2026

 

History:

Seroquel - up to 50 mg as needed for sleep (generally 6.25-12.5 mg a few times a week, though sometimes more) - 2009 (ish) to present

Cymbalta - 60 mg/day, periodically down to 30 mg/day - May 2014 to May 2025

Clonazepam - up to 1 mg/day as needed - March to May 2025, quick taper off

Zoloft - 150 mg/day - May 2025 to Aug 2025 (quick cross-taper from Cymbalta)

Pristiq - 50 mg/day from Aug 2025 to mid-Oct 2025 (quick cross-taper from Zoloft); 100 mg/day from Oct 2025 to Dec 2025; back down to 50 mg/day from Dec 2025 to Jan 2026

Lyrica - 200 mg/day - Nov 2025 to Jan 2026 (quick taper off from mid-Jan to early Feb 2026 due to severe depressive symptoms)

Cymbalta - 60 mg/day - Jan - March 2026; up to 90 mg/day from March to present

 

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3 minutes ago, SarahMc said:

Hey @MischaDE! Just wanted to move this discussion off the other thread. Obviously I'm not a doctor, but I am currently taking an antipsychotic and have read about tardive dyskinesia on my more anxious days. It's a very specific neurological condition, and from what you've said I don't think you need to be worried about it. You absolutely can (and will) recover from other effects of taking antipsychotics, as you can see from other folks on this forum who took high doses for quite a while and recovered, or are well on their way to recovery.

Hope that helps a little 💜

Thank you for the reassurance!

From 27. February 2025 - 15. April 2025 Mirtazapine 15 mg (tried quitting CT 3 times before reinstating after one day, successful CT on attempt 4)

(2 weeks in that timeframe my dose was upped to Mirtazapine 30 mg, I don't remember the exact date when the dose was upped and in which timeframe I took it.)

 

15. April 2025 - 29. April 2025 Lorazepam 0,5 mg

15. April 2025 - 20. August 2025 on Olanzapine 5 mg

20th of August 2025 - 04. September 2025 tapered off Olanzapine (5 mg to 2,5 mg to 0 mg)

 

Off all meds since 05. September 2025.

  • 4 weeks later...

How are you, @MischaDE ?

You hanging in there? 🤛

Edited by poulette38

About 1 week of st John's wort

 

 

then

 

20-25 october 2025 : escitalopram 10mg (liquid)

 

 

18 november- 9 december 2025 : Fluoxétine 20 mg (liquid, 10 ml) - 2 days at 30 mg then return to 20 mg because of side effects.

 

Stop everything on 9th december 2025 (last dose 2mg 9th december).

 

in parallel prazepam drops (3 to 13 drops at the evening), on november 2025.

 

"The devil is a liar and he's smiling." 😈

 

🌸"The flower that blossoms in adversity is the most beautiful and rare of all." 🌸

"Do not take life quite so seriously – you surely will never get out of it alive". Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle. ✨️

 

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48 minutes ago, poulette38 said:

How are you, @MischaDE ?

You hanging in there? 🤛

Thx for always checking in on me!

Yes, I am! Still struggling of course but I have had a little bit of relief in the past 2 days from all the pain and akathisia-like feeling. Still have to be careful to not over-exert myself, my body sometimes punishes me with some brutal stinging pain.

How are you?

From 27. February 2025 - 15. April 2025 Mirtazapine 15 mg (tried quitting CT 3 times before reinstating after one day, successful CT on attempt 4)

(2 weeks in that timeframe my dose was upped to Mirtazapine 30 mg, I don't remember the exact date when the dose was upped and in which timeframe I took it.)

 

15. April 2025 - 29. April 2025 Lorazepam 0,5 mg

15. April 2025 - 20. August 2025 on Olanzapine 5 mg

20th of August 2025 - 04. September 2025 tapered off Olanzapine (5 mg to 2,5 mg to 0 mg)

 

Off all meds since 05. September 2025.

@MischaDE great to see you’ve had some improvement the past couple days! Keep it up, healing is happening.

I’m not a medical professional and cannot offer medical advice. I am new to this journey and my thoughts are based only on my personal experience with psychiatric drugs. This is a peer site where we support each other on our taper/recovery journeys. 

Current regimen:

Cymbalta - 90 mg/day

Seroquel - 12.5 mg/day

*holding to stabilize as of Apr 2026

 

History:

Seroquel - up to 50 mg as needed for sleep (generally 6.25-12.5 mg a few times a week, though sometimes more) - 2009 (ish) to present

Cymbalta - 60 mg/day, periodically down to 30 mg/day - May 2014 to May 2025

Clonazepam - up to 1 mg/day as needed - March to May 2025, quick taper off

Zoloft - 150 mg/day - May 2025 to Aug 2025 (quick cross-taper from Cymbalta)

Pristiq - 50 mg/day from Aug 2025 to mid-Oct 2025 (quick cross-taper from Zoloft); 100 mg/day from Oct 2025 to Dec 2025; back down to 50 mg/day from Dec 2025 to Jan 2026

Lyrica - 200 mg/day - Nov 2025 to Jan 2026 (quick taper off from mid-Jan to early Feb 2026 due to severe depressive symptoms)

Cymbalta - 60 mg/day - Jan - March 2026; up to 90 mg/day from March to present

 

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5 minutes ago, SarahMc said:

@MischaDE great to see you’ve had some improvement the past couple days! Keep it up, healing is happening.

Thx Sarah! I surely hope so because being under constant tension and pain is not something I think a human is supposed to endure for a long time.

From 27. February 2025 - 15. April 2025 Mirtazapine 15 mg (tried quitting CT 3 times before reinstating after one day, successful CT on attempt 4)

(2 weeks in that timeframe my dose was upped to Mirtazapine 30 mg, I don't remember the exact date when the dose was upped and in which timeframe I took it.)

 

15. April 2025 - 29. April 2025 Lorazepam 0,5 mg

15. April 2025 - 20. August 2025 on Olanzapine 5 mg

20th of August 2025 - 04. September 2025 tapered off Olanzapine (5 mg to 2,5 mg to 0 mg)

 

Off all meds since 05. September 2025.

You’re welcome, it’s normal.

I’m glad that you’ve noticed improvements, even minor ones. I understand what you’re saying when you say not to be able to force things. What a pity to live in an old person’s body, while being so young.

I haven’t seen much improvement lately as far as I’m concerned. There are even things that degrade strongly, such as sleep and appetite.

See you soon.

About 1 week of st John's wort

 

 

then

 

20-25 october 2025 : escitalopram 10mg (liquid)

 

 

18 november- 9 december 2025 : Fluoxétine 20 mg (liquid, 10 ml) - 2 days at 30 mg then return to 20 mg because of side effects.

 

Stop everything on 9th december 2025 (last dose 2mg 9th december).

 

in parallel prazepam drops (3 to 13 drops at the evening), on november 2025.

 

"The devil is a liar and he's smiling." 😈

 

🌸"The flower that blossoms in adversity is the most beautiful and rare of all." 🌸

"Do not take life quite so seriously – you surely will never get out of it alive". Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle. ✨️

 

5 hours ago, MischaDE said:

Thx Sarah! I surely hope so because being under constant tension and pain is not something I think a human is supposed to endure for a long time.

None of our conditions are natural, they were all imposed on us by the drugs. But we’ve seen that many of those ahead of us have made it to the other side, and we will too!

I’m not a medical professional and cannot offer medical advice. I am new to this journey and my thoughts are based only on my personal experience with psychiatric drugs. This is a peer site where we support each other on our taper/recovery journeys. 

Current regimen:

Cymbalta - 90 mg/day

Seroquel - 12.5 mg/day

*holding to stabilize as of Apr 2026

 

History:

Seroquel - up to 50 mg as needed for sleep (generally 6.25-12.5 mg a few times a week, though sometimes more) - 2009 (ish) to present

Cymbalta - 60 mg/day, periodically down to 30 mg/day - May 2014 to May 2025

Clonazepam - up to 1 mg/day as needed - March to May 2025, quick taper off

Zoloft - 150 mg/day - May 2025 to Aug 2025 (quick cross-taper from Cymbalta)

Pristiq - 50 mg/day from Aug 2025 to mid-Oct 2025 (quick cross-taper from Zoloft); 100 mg/day from Oct 2025 to Dec 2025; back down to 50 mg/day from Dec 2025 to Jan 2026

Lyrica - 200 mg/day - Nov 2025 to Jan 2026 (quick taper off from mid-Jan to early Feb 2026 due to severe depressive symptoms)

Cymbalta - 60 mg/day - Jan - March 2026; up to 90 mg/day from March to present

 

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Guys, thx for the positivity. It does help, as I just spiral very often.

At least today is another day where I don't wriggle around in immense pain, still don't feel good at all of course but it is something.

The exercise intolerance is messing with me because some more intense exercise would certainly keep me more sane now.

Edited by MischaDE

From 27. February 2025 - 15. April 2025 Mirtazapine 15 mg (tried quitting CT 3 times before reinstating after one day, successful CT on attempt 4)

(2 weeks in that timeframe my dose was upped to Mirtazapine 30 mg, I don't remember the exact date when the dose was upped and in which timeframe I took it.)

 

15. April 2025 - 29. April 2025 Lorazepam 0,5 mg

15. April 2025 - 20. August 2025 on Olanzapine 5 mg

20th of August 2025 - 04. September 2025 tapered off Olanzapine (5 mg to 2,5 mg to 0 mg)

 

Off all meds since 05. September 2025.

Sending some love to my Germin buddy, it's coming home! lol xxxxx

I’m not a medical professional and cannot offer medical advice. I only offer my thoughts as support. Please speak to your health practitioner about your care. This is a peer site where we support each other on our taper/recovery journeys. 

 

If you are from the UK please make sure you fill in a 'Yellow Card' report for the MHRA. It is you doing your bit to help make a difference.

Please take the time to do it today 🙂 https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk

For US members details here.

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26 minutes ago, Chippy said:

Sending some love to my Germin buddy, it's coming home! lol xxxxx

FOOTBALL'S COMING HOME!!!

From 27. February 2025 - 15. April 2025 Mirtazapine 15 mg (tried quitting CT 3 times before reinstating after one day, successful CT on attempt 4)

(2 weeks in that timeframe my dose was upped to Mirtazapine 30 mg, I don't remember the exact date when the dose was upped and in which timeframe I took it.)

 

15. April 2025 - 29. April 2025 Lorazepam 0,5 mg

15. April 2025 - 20. August 2025 on Olanzapine 5 mg

20th of August 2025 - 04. September 2025 tapered off Olanzapine (5 mg to 2,5 mg to 0 mg)

 

Off all meds since 05. September 2025.

1 hour ago, MischaDE said:

The exercise intolerance is messing with me because some more intense exercise would certainly keep me more sane now.

Can you do small, light things like stretching and walking?

Nothing I say is medical advice, it is simply my opinion. I am an anonymous person on an internet forum with no relevant qualifications other than being badly harmed by a drug. For all you know, I could be an idiot. You are making your own decisions and part of that is deciding how much to listen to my opinion, if at all.

 

Perhaps you should consider this post an artistic work of fiction written for entertainment purposes.


Story from SA: LukeUK: Remeron/Mirtazapine Severe Withdrawal - Introductions and updates - Surviving Antidepressants

 

15mg Remeron/Mirtazapine November starting 2022 (severe physical side effects)

Attempted to taper off January 2023, ended up having a major breakdown and going up to 30mg, took weeks to stabilise

1 month taper  to 0mg

Last dose April 2023

Severe withdrawal syndrome with many physical symptoms

Summary: 5 months using Mirtazapine, including 1 month taper ending late April 2023.

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7 minutes ago, Luke said:

Can you do small, light things like stretching and walking?

Yes, I can even push myself to do some bodyweight exercises or run a little bit, not too intense. It just feels very bad after.

From 27. February 2025 - 15. April 2025 Mirtazapine 15 mg (tried quitting CT 3 times before reinstating after one day, successful CT on attempt 4)

(2 weeks in that timeframe my dose was upped to Mirtazapine 30 mg, I don't remember the exact date when the dose was upped and in which timeframe I took it.)

 

15. April 2025 - 29. April 2025 Lorazepam 0,5 mg

15. April 2025 - 20. August 2025 on Olanzapine 5 mg

20th of August 2025 - 04. September 2025 tapered off Olanzapine (5 mg to 2,5 mg to 0 mg)

 

Off all meds since 05. September 2025.

8 minutes ago, MischaDE said:

Yes, I can even push myself to do some bodyweight exercises or run a little bit, not too intense. It just feels very bad after.

My suggestion would be not to do an amount that makes you feel very bad afterwards.

Partly for your health, and partly to stay sane as you say, maybe you could exercise on a regular schedule, but ONLY do things that don't push yourself too far. Maybe yoga, maybe a walk, maybe stretching etc.

That way, you won't be over stressing your body, you'll be staying some level of active, and also psychologically, you'll be doing something and sticking to an exercise process even if it's not strenuous- it's still beneficial.

Just a thought.

Nothing I say is medical advice, it is simply my opinion. I am an anonymous person on an internet forum with no relevant qualifications other than being badly harmed by a drug. For all you know, I could be an idiot. You are making your own decisions and part of that is deciding how much to listen to my opinion, if at all.

 

Perhaps you should consider this post an artistic work of fiction written for entertainment purposes.


Story from SA: LukeUK: Remeron/Mirtazapine Severe Withdrawal - Introductions and updates - Surviving Antidepressants

 

15mg Remeron/Mirtazapine November starting 2022 (severe physical side effects)

Attempted to taper off January 2023, ended up having a major breakdown and going up to 30mg, took weeks to stabilise

1 month taper  to 0mg

Last dose April 2023

Severe withdrawal syndrome with many physical symptoms

Summary: 5 months using Mirtazapine, including 1 month taper ending late April 2023.

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Yes, good advice. Thx Luke!

From 27. February 2025 - 15. April 2025 Mirtazapine 15 mg (tried quitting CT 3 times before reinstating after one day, successful CT on attempt 4)

(2 weeks in that timeframe my dose was upped to Mirtazapine 30 mg, I don't remember the exact date when the dose was upped and in which timeframe I took it.)

 

15. April 2025 - 29. April 2025 Lorazepam 0,5 mg

15. April 2025 - 20. August 2025 on Olanzapine 5 mg

20th of August 2025 - 04. September 2025 tapered off Olanzapine (5 mg to 2,5 mg to 0 mg)

 

Off all meds since 05. September 2025.

Миша, thinking of you. I can see there are some improvement for you, it is important to notice it. The permanent tension in the body is awful, this sensation kills me. At least you experience some relief from this Inhumane state. I hope further more positive feedbacks from you.

Светла

2011-2023 Paxil

2023-2024 Effexor

Since February 2024 in anhedonia caused by the long use of AD

February 2024-March 2025 drug after drug after drug... 70 rTMS sessions, 8 ketamin infusions-nothing worked

March 2025 CT upon doctor "advice" from Desipramine, Viibryd, Lithium at high doses all together in 6 days

Since then awful withdrawal: unbearable anxiety, panic attacks, adrenaline rushes, hot flashes, muscle pain over all the body, insomnia, depression, intrusive thoughts, brain fog

Current tapering Mirtazapine : December 29,2025-3 mg, February,15, 2025-2,7 mg, February,28-2,5 mg, March,8-2 mg, March,14-1,5 mg, March,20-0 mg

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1 hour ago, skamen said:

Миша, thinking of you. I can see there are some improvement for you, it is important to notice it. The permanent tension in the body is awful, this sensation kills me. At least you experience some relief from this Inhumane state. I hope further more positive feedbacks from you.

Светла

If only I could help you, Svetla! Thank you for your comment!

From 27. February 2025 - 15. April 2025 Mirtazapine 15 mg (tried quitting CT 3 times before reinstating after one day, successful CT on attempt 4)

(2 weeks in that timeframe my dose was upped to Mirtazapine 30 mg, I don't remember the exact date when the dose was upped and in which timeframe I took it.)

 

15. April 2025 - 29. April 2025 Lorazepam 0,5 mg

15. April 2025 - 20. August 2025 on Olanzapine 5 mg

20th of August 2025 - 04. September 2025 tapered off Olanzapine (5 mg to 2,5 mg to 0 mg)

 

Off all meds since 05. September 2025.

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