Searching for hope..

[Yolanda_002]

Hello everyone..

I am new to posting or seeking advice online or anywhere for that matter ... very experienced at internalizing my grief, pain, sadness and anxiety for several years until last year I just lost my sh*t so to speak ... anyway to cut a long story short I was hospitalised, discharging myself after two weeks as I have two young children, with no external support. The psychiatrists diagnosed me with PTSD and Depression.. whilst in hospital I was prescribed Prestiq and Mirtazapine at night to help me sleep .. started with 7.5 mg to 15.. however I found the side effects of this drug nasty .. addictive to me as they helped me get sleep, they increased my appetite ( too much 😡) zero motivation, I felt they made my depression worse.. 7 days ago I stopped taking it .. I notified my doctor that I will try to just go through the symptoms... yep.. nausea, vomiting, cramps, restlessness and of course insomnia.. I am coping by taking ondasetron for the nausea (script only) Buscopan ( over the counter ) for the cramping and regular paracetamol for the horrid headaches.. I just need to know how long is this likely to go on for ... Is it going to get worse .. ?

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[Anxious2befree]

Hi Yolanda its best to go see your doctor as we are not qualified to give you the information you are seeking as everyone is different. While it may only last a few weeks for some it may last months for others. I really hope you get some relief soon. I haven't taken any meds but I can tell you that the nausea etc... Lasted a few months for me until I got a grip on it. Take care X

[Yolanda_002 in reply to Anxious2befree]

Thank you for taking the time to read my post .. I will check with my Gp .. I am desperate to stop this medication..mirt. All the other meds the physiatrists have me taking, I will persist with as I feel they help.....I long to be free... but I understand the reality of it