My day out

[Britishbulldog]

Went to vets to take dogs for a check up!then out with the family shopping i felt mirtazapine is starting to work my head and mind feel clearer!hope it keeps up!

[fatinaziz]

hi,

good to hear that. may i know if i can be this medicine over the counter or i need prescription?

[Britishbulldog in reply to fatinaziz]

Hi fatinaziz you will need a prescription for mirtazapine!

[fatinaziz in reply to Britishbulldog]

Which clinic should i get the prescription? can i get it from general clinic?

[Britishbulldog in reply to fatinaziz]

Hi fatinazis you can go to your doctors!

[Lostjoy]

I've heard people mention mirtazapine before, but I have never taken it. Is it an antidepressant?

I'm glad to hear it is starting to work for you.

[Britishbulldog in reply to Lostjoy]

Hi lamok 64 yes it is a antidepressant but not ssri ones like prozac etc!seems to be helping thank you!

[Sunflower_tunstall]

I have been on Mirtazapine for approx 5-6 years, along with other antidepressants. I've had my doses upped and lowered to find the right balance for me. It's taken a long time but I feel I'm on the right balance for myself and like you say it does make your head clearer. I don't know your personal background but I'd like to warn you if you haven't already that Mirtazapine does increase appetite - I wasn't told this until I'd piled weight on. This is the only side effect I have suffered with and to be fair once I became aware of it and my medication was balanced so I was in a better state of mind, I just ate healthier foods. But to be honest weight can be lost and it's a small price to pay if the medication works and helps makes you better.

I'm glad it's working for you. Wishing you all the best xxx

[Britishbulldog in reply to Sunflower_tunstall]

Hi sunflower your correct my appetite went through the roof the first 2 weeks but now im on my 4th week my weight has gone back to normal!i do train and keep busy so that helps!the doctor upped my dose from 15mg to 30mg today!feel each day is a step nearer to being better!wishing yu the best to!

[Sunflower_tunstall in reply to Britishbulldog]

I'm on 45mg Mirtazapine with venaflaxine, but I have tried many combinations. So have previously worked and some haven't. I've suffered for many years, on and off. This is the worst and longest bout I've had, I do see a glimpse of light at the end of the tunnel. But like I said my medication is finally at a good balance that I feel, like yourself ,that I'm making improvements everyday.

I think it's fantastic that you keep yourself busy and training, it's only recently that I've been able to enjoy exercising and doing "normal" run of the mill chores. I think back to my worst point and I see a shell of a human- present but not. Depression and anxiety makes daily life a battle, it's a constant fight with yourself. I'm never ashamed that I need medication, or that I have up and down days. The down days I take as self care. So the fact you are doing these are great, even if they are seen as small accomplishments to others they are huge to us. I remember being happy I'd showered. Lol.

It's about not being to hard on yourself if you need an increase of medication or even just taking medication, having a day where you don't do anything but stare at walls or watch mind numbing TV- which is what I do. Obviously your mind is saying (or screaming) "I need a break".

And yes I'm a walking, talking cliche. 😂