Hi all, this is my story on Mirtazapine.

 

I first started because I was having trouble with sleep, anxiety and going in and out of a&e, I must admit, it has helped me calm down a lot since I have been on them and I dont feel as bad as I used to, im on 15mg.

 

But theres downsides to it too, like sexual dysfunction is one, feeling very disconnected from my family and friends is another point, also feeling no emotions to anything whatsoever zero emotions, and I am a very emotional person (or was) lol. I feel like im stuck in this hole where I want to come off them but also dont because im scared ill be stuck in that rut that I got out of. 

 

My whole personality has changed and I dont feel like myself, I struggle to go out because my perception is completely messed up and feel dizzy everytime I go out, cant even do simple things.

 

Everything is just getting to me and I cant cope feeling like this anymore I want some justice for this because doctors are mostly useless when I go to them and I feel hopeless. I hope im not the only person whos had these experiences. I feel so drained because im stuck on these tablets and I dont know what to do with my life anymore. I miss myself and how I was before I was on them.

I know something isnt right. 

 

Ps. Thanks chippy for the email back i got through 

 

-aaron. O

Welcome to the forum!

 

This is a volunteer-run, community forum aimed at helping those who are tapering and/or experiencing difficulties with psychiatric medications and withdrawl syndrome. We are not medical professionals and cannot offer medical advice. We simply offer support and opinions which you could use as talking points with a medical provider knowledgeable in withdrawing off psychiatric medications.

 

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Please make sure your signature is kept up to date with your drug history. This will allow members to see some basic information about your drug history and situation so that they may help you best. Information on how to do this is located in the FAQs section above, but here is a direct link: Update Signature

Once this is done, future posts made by you will have this signature turned on by default. For this reason please keep it clear but condensed as possible.

I'm so sorry to read about the tough time you've had recently you will find plenty of support here for sure.

 

In the mean time this is what I would do if I were you:

 

-Stay Hydrated 

 

-Eat a good clean whole food diet, avoiding processed foods and sugars.

 

-Stay away from caffeine, alcohol and antihistamines and any other psychoactive substances.

 

Supplements are to be avoided initially, as they often irritate our nervous systems. Try to get your nutrition through food.

 

Down the line, you may wish to introduce Fish Oil and Magnesium. Those who can tolerate them have found them calming to the nervous system. Be careful try one at a time and start low and see how you get on should you choose to try them.

 

A daily walk is very important as much as you can manage, if you can manage it. Gets you your fresh air and Vitamin D does wonders for your mind.

 

When did you start Mirtazapine?

 

You've stated that you want justice. If you are in the UK, please at least make a yellow card report for your adverse reaction to Mirtazapine:

Yellow Card | Making medicines and medical devices safer

 

I am actively working with the MHRA on antidepressant safety, based on my own experiences with Mirtazapine. You might want to consider writing to or speaking to your MP about this as well.

 

If you do want to stop, it is important that you do not stop suddenly nor too quickly. These drugs can cause significant harm if withdrawn too quickly. We do have a guide section with many useful topics, which I suggest you familiarise yourself with, but here is one on tapering: 

Tapering Information - Tapering - The Antidepressant Harm and Recovery Forum

 

 

You are very welcome here and I hope you find the site supportive.

Hi @Azza O

 

Welcome to the forum. 
 

Could you update your signature with your drug history including all up and down doses as seperate lines?

 

In this format

 

01 Jan 2025 Mirtazapine 15mg

01 Feb 2025 Mirtazapine 7.5mg

and so on

 

Thank you!

14 hours ago, Azza O said:

I first started because I was having trouble with sleep,

Common. We have all been here. 
 

14 hours ago, Azza O said:

But theres downsides to it too, like sexual dysfunction is one, feeling very disconnected from my family and friends is another point, also feeling no emotions to anything whatsoever zero emotions, and I am a very emotional person

The side effects can be very distressing 

 

14 hours ago, Azza O said:

feel so drained because im stuck on these tablets

Im sorry you feel like this. 
 

Update your signature as requested above so we can understand better. 
 

Have you tried recently or at all before. Tell us about it if you have?

 

When were you put on Mirt? 
 

Im guessing you’ve been at 15mg this whole time?

 

We are here to help and a little more info will be useful in this. 
 

You are not stuck. You’ll get off this drug. 

 

Chippy