Chippy: Short Term use of Mirtazapine WD after CT

August 29Aug 29

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10 minutes ago, Fullhealing said:
I know things have been tough for you lately chippy—so sorry but awesome to hear that today was easier and that you got to hang out with your son and enjoy some ice cream (always a huge plus!). Early happy wonderful birthday to him and hoping this breather lasts as long as possible for you.

Thanks Fullhealing. Yeah it was a great few hours out. And although I didn’t feel exactly normal it was much much better, if only it was that way every day! Been a rough couple of weeks on the whole. I’ll pass that on to him. I’ve done my annual blow the ballon’s up and hide them in the garage till later routine. It will be birthday pancakes in the morning. Yearly ritual for him.

13 minutes ago, Fullhealing said:
Unfortunately, my flare-up is still going strong—it just doesn't stop—but I'll share more in my thread. Thanks for asking my friend!

I am so sorry to read.

14 minutes ago, Fullhealing said:
And yep, we just keep pushing through together trying to stay positive. Bit by bit, we'll get there!!

That’s it. I know all too well, those bad days take a lot of strength to lift that acceptance hat and put it back on. We’ve got this though.

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.

August 29Aug 29

20 minutes ago, Chippy said:
Thanks Fullhealing. Yeah it was a great few hours out. And although I didn’t feel exactly normal it was much much better, if only it was that way every day! Been a rough couple of weeks on the whole. I’ll pass that on to him. I’ve done my annual blow the ballon’s up and hide them in the garage till later routine. It will be birthday pancakes in the morning. Yearly ritual for him.
I am so sorry to read.
That’s it. I know all too well, those bad days take a lot of strength to lift that acceptance hat and put it back on. We’ve got this though.

I'm so glad you managed to hang in there today and that you guys had fun together despite the challenges! And the balloons—so sweet, sounds like it's going to be a blast. such a cool dad!

Yeah, so brutal on a whole different level. Honestly, when it hits, it's just unbelievable. Our strength is being tested in every possible way, but we'll push through.

Take good care, wishing easy day tomorrow with lots of fun!

1998 forced on cipramil *no anxiety/depression background*

Over the years all kinds of SSRI/SNRI/antipsychotics/stabilizers due to apparently side effects/withdrawal

Many attempts to quit over the years with failure (extremely rapid taper followed by doctors' guidens)

Current attempt-Paxil 20 mg:

6/24 20 mg to 5 mg-severe AKA

9/24 Increase to 20-AKA continues

10/24 stopped completely-AKA out of control

11/24 Zoloft bridge attempt-25 mg to 75 mg+Seroquel-AKA continued-stopped them CT.

12/24 Back on Paxil 10mg (0.1789g)-some stabilization-from here tapered by about 30% each time (don't remember doses and dates).

2025 - 7.10 0.0558g (3.11mg)/7.11 3% 0.0541g (3.02mg)/4.12 1% 0.0535g (2.98mg)

2026 - 3.1 1.5% 0.0526g (2.93mg)/9.1 8.5% 0.0480g (2.68mg)/16.2 1.8% 0.0470g (2.62mg)/21.3 1% 0.466 (2.60mg)/23.4 2.2% 0.455g (2.54mg)/8.7 21.7% 0.0356.5g (2mg)/15.8 updose by 11.7% 0.0400g (2.23mg)

Supplements:

Magnesium Glycinate - started 28.5.26 1 capsule 200mg in the morning - Increased brain fog and muscle stiffness - stopped after two weeks.

Iron - liquid, quarter of recommended dose - increased anxiety and burning sensation - stopped after two weeks.

Saffron - started 8.7.26 1 capsule 30mg in the morning - pretty immediate improvement in terms of terror, body pain and sleep.

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August 29Aug 29

1 hour ago, Chippy said:
Thanks Fullhealing. Yeah it was a great few hours out. And although I didn’t feel exactly normal it was much much better, if only it was that way every day! Been a rough couple of weeks on the whole. I’ll pass that on to him. I’ve done my annual blow the ballon’s up and hide them in the garage till later routine. It will be birthday pancakes in the morning. Yearly ritual for him.
I am so sorry to read.
That’s it. I know all too well, those bad days take a lot of strength to lift that acceptance hat and put it back on. We’ve got this though.

Sorry youve been having a bad time Chippy but glad to hear you had a lovely time out 😊❤️

13 wow. Im dreading the teens, my daughter is cheeky enough as is at 7 😂 "i dont care" is her fave catchphrase atm haha lord help me

2016 - Sertraline 50mg

2016 - Sertraline 100mg.

I didnt know better and rarely took it consistently.

June 2024 - went down to 75mg

2025 - Down to 50mg

2026 - down to 25mg

April 2026 - hit by withdrawal and kindling

Reinstated April 2026 - 25mg

May 27th 2026 - Upped to 50mg

August 30Aug 30

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12 hours ago, cherrysquid said:
Sorry youve been having a bad time Chippy but glad to hear you had a lovely time out 😊❤️

Thank you my friend, appreciate that, yeah the ups and down of WD are testing to say the least. One day at a time I keep telling myself.

12 hours ago, cherrysquid said:
13 wow. Im dreading the teens, my daughter is cheeky enough as is at 7 😂 "i dont care" is her fave catchphrase atm haha lord help me

Yeah I know right! It is FLYING by! We are VERY lucky he is extremely sensible and chilled, always has been, however even in him I can see the teen hormones kicking in here and there, it's very mild lol and I tease him, he then gets annoyed at me for teasing him and then I just say 'see there you go, teenager coming out again!' and he just looks at me frustrated lol,

My sister has two girls! I don't envy her! I wanted a girl as I liked having a little sister and we are close, but I wouldn't swap him for the world, my little best mate. 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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August 30Aug 30

1 hour ago, Chippy said:
Thank you my friend, appreciate that, yeah the ups and down of WD are testing to say the least. One day at a time I keep telling myself.
Yeah I know right! It is FLYING by! We are VERY lucky he is extremely sensible and chilled, always has been, however even in him I can see the teen hormones kicking in here and there, it's very mild lol and I tease him, he then gets annoyed at me for teasing him and then I just say 'see there you go, teenager coming out again!' and he just looks at me frustrated lol,
My sister has two girls! I don't envy her! I wanted a girl as I liked having a little sister and we are close, but I wouldn't swap him for the world, my little best mate. xxxxx

We got this 💪

Both with WD and the terrifying parts of parenting 😂

Haha my dad would tease me a lot he still does actually.

2016 - Sertraline 50mg

2016 - Sertraline 100mg.

I didnt know better and rarely took it consistently.

June 2024 - went down to 75mg

2025 - Down to 50mg

2026 - down to 25mg

April 2026 - hit by withdrawal and kindling

Reinstated April 2026 - 25mg

May 27th 2026 - Upped to 50mg

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September 25Sep 25

Just saying hi Chippy. You're doing a great job on this forum. I hope you are also getting plenty of down time too.

You and Luke are very much appreciated.

I hope you are getting more and longer windows as time goes on.

Wombat

1998 Paroxetine 20mg, getting to 60mg and staying there for many years.

Started reducing by 10mg at a time, December 2018 to June 2019. At 30mg held for 2 and a half years.

Beginning 2023, start micro tapering from 30mg

End 2023 - 18.76. End 2024 - 13.37. End 2025 - 8.58

2026 - 31 Jan - 8.38, 15 Feb - 8.19, 07 March - 8.06, 14 March - 8.00, 08 April - holding and start liquid transition, 22 May completed liquid transition 8mg (16ml) held for 1 month

27 June - 7.9, 12 July - 7.75, 18 July - 7.6, 25 July - 7.45, 22 August - 7.30,

Deuteronomy 31.8 "The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged."

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September 25Sep 25

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20 minutes ago, Wombat said:
Just saying hi Chippy. You're doing a great job on this forum. I hope you are also getting plenty of down time too.
You and Luke are very much appreciated.
I hope you are getting more and longer windows as time goes on.
Wombat

Thanks for being a star on here @Wombat appreciate you being here x

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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September 25Sep 25

You are both stars @Chippy and @Wombat xxx

Aug 2006 - Sertraline 25/50/75/100mg TO June 2019 - Reduced from 100mg to 50mg over a few months

Sept 2019 - Reduced from 50mg to 25mg lasted a week, then went back up to 50mg, after a few weeks back up to 100mg.

Oct 2021 - Reduced to 75mg, Dec 2021 (mid) reduced to 50mg , March 2022 - Reduced to 25mg

Oct 2022 - Reduce to 0mg (Immediate withdrawal crying, mood unstable, impending doom, digestive probs, tingling,numbness,burning, brain zaps, insomnia)

Feb 2023 - "Panic attack" lasting 14 hours, 2 weeks later start back on 25mg sertraline, 12 hours later severe 'panic attack' with chest pain, tachycardia, restlessness, hyponatraemia, impending doom, racing thoughts, akathisia mild. Taken to emergency.

March 2023 back up to 50mg (on medical advice), April 75mg, May 100mg. Back to 75mg within a few weeks due to feeling too stimulated and anxious.

Nov 2023 resume taper. 70, 65, 60, 55, 50 (March 2024)

April 45mg, May 41mg, June 37mg, July 34mg Aug 31mg, Sept 28mg, Oct 26mg, Nov 25mg, HOLD

Jan 1st 2025 24mg, Jan 12th 23.5mg, Jan 20th 23mg, Feb 20th 22mg, March 20th 21mg, April 14th 18.9mg, May 5th 17mg, May 28th 15.3mg, July 16th 13.7mg, Aug 26th 12.3mg, Sept 16th 10.5 mg, Sept 22, 10mg, Oct 7th 8.3mg, Nov 4th 8mg, Dec 1st 7.7mg, Dec 26th 7mg 2026 Updose to 7.2mg Mar 20th, Back to 7mg Mar 21. Currently holding

Other supplements: Fish oil, Mg citrate/glycinate 150-300mg per day, Ginkgo biloba daily, womens multi vit/min 3 times week, Vitamin C 1000mg night, valerian/passiflora as needed. B12 as needed. Bone support for osteopaenia (Ca/Mg, K, D)

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September 27Sep 27

Chippy you are so strong managing a family withdrawal this forum the sleep so many things

Prozac 60mg 2018 - 2024 then cold turkey'd

Withdrawal/adverse reaction to reinstatement (10mg for 8 days) began Feb 2025

Month 0 - 3 = windows and waves every week
Month 4 - 6 = constant wave
Month 7- 11 = massive window, felt 80% healed

Month 12 - 18 = constant wave but better than < Month 6

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September 28Sep 28

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12 hours ago, wheretogonow said:
Chippy you are so strong managing a family withdrawal this forum the sleep so many things

Thank you @wheretogonow I am not so sure about that, just a guy trying to do his best. 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.

September 28Sep 28

Sending gratitude and love @Chippy really hope the past few days have been kind to you strong friend xxx

Edited September 28Sep 28 by Fullhealing

1998 forced on cipramil *no anxiety/depression background*

Over the years all kinds of SSRI/SNRI/antipsychotics/stabilizers due to apparently side effects/withdrawal

Many attempts to quit over the years with failure (extremely rapid taper followed by doctors' guidens)

Current attempt-Paxil 20 mg:

6/24 20 mg to 5 mg-severe AKA

9/24 Increase to 20-AKA continues

10/24 stopped completely-AKA out of control

11/24 Zoloft bridge attempt-25 mg to 75 mg+Seroquel-AKA continued-stopped them CT.

12/24 Back on Paxil 10mg (0.1789g)-some stabilization-from here tapered by about 30% each time (don't remember doses and dates).

2025 - 7.10 0.0558g (3.11mg)/7.11 3% 0.0541g (3.02mg)/4.12 1% 0.0535g (2.98mg)

2026 - 3.1 1.5% 0.0526g (2.93mg)/9.1 8.5% 0.0480g (2.68mg)/16.2 1.8% 0.0470g (2.62mg)/21.3 1% 0.466 (2.60mg)/23.4 2.2% 0.455g (2.54mg)/8.7 21.7% 0.0356.5g (2mg)/15.8 updose by 11.7% 0.0400g (2.23mg)

Supplements:

Magnesium Glycinate - started 28.5.26 1 capsule 200mg in the morning - Increased brain fog and muscle stiffness - stopped after two weeks.

Iron - liquid, quarter of recommended dose - increased anxiety and burning sensation - stopped after two weeks.

Saffron - started 8.7.26 1 capsule 30mg in the morning - pretty immediate improvement in terms of terror, body pain and sleep.

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September 28Sep 28

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31 minutes ago, Fullhealing said:
Sending gratitude and love @Chippy really hope the past few days have been kind to you strong friend xxx

Thanks Fullhealing, not too bad this past couple of days. Another day closer xxxx

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.

September 28Sep 28

16 minutes ago, Chippy said:
Thanks Fullhealing, not too bad this past couple of days. Another day closer xxxx

Happy to hear!! Keep that great mindset 💪

1998 forced on cipramil *no anxiety/depression background*

Over the years all kinds of SSRI/SNRI/antipsychotics/stabilizers due to apparently side effects/withdrawal

Many attempts to quit over the years with failure (extremely rapid taper followed by doctors' guidens)

Current attempt-Paxil 20 mg:

6/24 20 mg to 5 mg-severe AKA

9/24 Increase to 20-AKA continues

10/24 stopped completely-AKA out of control

11/24 Zoloft bridge attempt-25 mg to 75 mg+Seroquel-AKA continued-stopped them CT.

12/24 Back on Paxil 10mg (0.1789g)-some stabilization-from here tapered by about 30% each time (don't remember doses and dates).

2025 - 7.10 0.0558g (3.11mg)/7.11 3% 0.0541g (3.02mg)/4.12 1% 0.0535g (2.98mg)

2026 - 3.1 1.5% 0.0526g (2.93mg)/9.1 8.5% 0.0480g (2.68mg)/16.2 1.8% 0.0470g (2.62mg)/21.3 1% 0.466 (2.60mg)/23.4 2.2% 0.455g (2.54mg)/8.7 21.7% 0.0356.5g (2mg)/15.8 updose by 11.7% 0.0400g (2.23mg)

Supplements:

Magnesium Glycinate - started 28.5.26 1 capsule 200mg in the morning - Increased brain fog and muscle stiffness - stopped after two weeks.

Iron - liquid, quarter of recommended dose - increased anxiety and burning sensation - stopped after two weeks.

Saffron - started 8.7.26 1 capsule 30mg in the morning - pretty immediate improvement in terms of terror, body pain and sleep.

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