My psychiatrist had me switch from Zoloft to Remeron. Last night was the first night taking the Remeron/Ativan and so far so good. A little dizziness when it all kicked in and maybe a little grogginess/dizziness this morning.
Nervous to take my morning dose of Ativan but really really hoping Remeron is the answer to taper off Ativan. 🤞
Good luck!
I’ve been taking Ativan for years but recently my doctor told me about some negative long term effects so I’m trying to taper off of it as well.
Thank you! I’ve been tapering down since mid Jan. Some days are better than others. Good luck to you as well. Remember to take it slow!
This medicine was my saving grace. Zoloft and Celexa worsened my anxiety. Remeron helped my depression significantly by helping me sleep and regain appetite (I had lost significant weight first time in my life). With depression lifting, anxiety became much more manageable. Ativan is more of a ‘rescue’ drug and not intended to be used regularly. I eventually was able to wean off Remeron. I still use Ativan on rare occasion . Good luck!
Thank you so much for sharing a positive experience with it! I get medicine anxiety so I was horribly nervous trying it last night. I don’t want to be on it long term, my psychiatrist said 6 months-year while I’m in therapy. Ativan helped me a few years ago but never again. It caused too many problems this time around. I’ve lost a lot of weight bc of the way it’s been making me feel. Did you gain a lot of weight?
I tend to be of average weight for my size and have to watch extras cause I usually love to eat , but during this depression I couldn’t eat to the point that I was wasting away. This gave me my life back. I just got back to my normal eating cause it peaked my appetite. Otherwise no additional / excess weight so long as I remained cautious about overdoing it. I stayed on about 3-4 years along with therapy, then weaned off. I still have bouts of anxiety (especially this past month) so I am staying vigilant to signs of depression. I know what you mean as to medicine anxiety. After my two bad experiences, it took me a while to get the nerve to try something new. I suspect your weight loss is more likely due to anxiety and/or depression and likely why you’re psych is recommending this drug. From all I’ve read, it’s pretty safe.
Yeah it’s definitely due to anxiety and I think partly the Ativan. (been making me feel sickly the last few weeks) Weight gain is the biggest side affect I’ve seen. I definitely need it but don’t want to go past where I was originally, but like you my weight is getting way too low. I hope your anxiety starts to calm down! Did the Remeron actually help your anxiety? That’s my biggest problem, opposed to depression. (Although I have that now thanks to this endless bout of anxiety)
I think Remeron did help the anxiety in conjunction with therapy, relaxation techniques, prayer and time. Right now I’m trying to manage the anxiety with an acceptance approach offered by Dr Claire Weekes. See if you can google or YouTube her stuff. Essentially a process of understanding the nervous system’s response to stimuli which for all of us is different. Some more sensitive than others, those of us who are highly sensitive and respond easily by producing adrenaline, are just provoking our bodies to continually react that way. As we learn to accept our anxiety symptoms, float with them even, and not fight it....gradually, over time, we produce less of an adrenaline response and the symptoms accordingly, lessen. I’ve been reading her stuff. A friend on this site, (you know who you are) has been helpful with my understanding of this. Just trying my best! Feel free to PM if you want to talk more. Best to you honey!!
Why are mornings so much worse.
What is your experience with cannabis?
Mirtazapine increase
Started mirtazapine 
