Meds

[natjayne]

Hi I’m new here is anyone on quetiapine? I’m already on 200mg of sertraline I find that really helps but doc changed me from mirtazipine to quetiapine. I’m unable to leave my house due to panic attacks 😭

[natjayne]

Hi thanks for replying & I’ll give what you said a try but I think I’ve been that cooped up for that long it may be a long process. Do you manage to go out now?

[Missy_D]

Mirtazapine is another antidepressant so on top of Sertraline perhaps the GP was concerned about long term use. Quetiapine is an anti psychotic and often used as a mood stabiliser. I take 300mg for that exact reason. It is best taken at night as can make you very drowsy.mind.org.uk/information-sup...

[natjayne in reply to Missy_D]

Thank for replying & the link I’ve read up on quetiapine now so I’ve got more of an understanding x

[Klaus-sperger]

Yup. Me too. Old man,psychologist,agoraphobic.Major depression, anxiety and psychosis. A total drag,take 200mg sertraline per day,excellent,could not live without it though need a lot more,found epa,from omega 3 fish oils have helped a lot,really boosted the sertraline.i also practice cbt which helps loads but STILL not enough.

What a pain, klaus

[natjayne in reply to Klaus-sperger]

I’m on the same dose as you they are a godsend I may try omega 3 I hope you improve soon 💚

[Chrisjamesd]

Hey, I've I take quetiapine, I really didn't get on with it at first after 3 weeks I noticed a vast improvement in my mood I also went from mertazapine to this only thing I miss about it, is after taking mertazapine I knew I'd be falling asleep not long after, now I've been provided zopiclone to help me nod off, I have a meeting on Monday about going on to an antidepressant too ie sertraline any advice on this appreciated

[natjayne in reply to Chrisjamesd]

I can’t fault sertraline they’ve been a godsend to me & I wouldn’t be without them & the side effects were manageable I found that mirtazipine side effects were a lot worse it’s deffo worth giving them a try x

[LAAG]

My husband takes Mirtazapine and Quetiapine.

[Missy_D in reply to LAAG]

Snap x

[Goldfish_]

You must build up to going outside. A garden, a trip in a car, anything . Winter watch has shown how wonderful seeing , hearing and smelling nature and the outside world can be. Especially if trees, water, birds, animals

[natjayne in reply to Goldfish_]

Now I’m feeling better on quetiapine then I’m going to try go outside for 5 mins every day then gradually go up to 10mins & so on x

[Kurosawa19]

Hello and welcome to our online community.It takes a while to get used to quetiapine as it can be sedative to begin with. Definitely one to take at night. You do get used to the medicine over time so try not to be too discouraged.

With getting out of the house it's a great idea to go for short walks - perhaps 5 to 10 minutes- maybe with headphones on to distract yourself at first. Be aware of the natural world around you.

With time and practice you will start to get better.

Be proud of all your achievements however small they may seem.

[natjayne in reply to Kurosawa19]

Thank you for the reply deffo going to try it with headphones. I’ve been taking the quetiapine at night I’ve been on them for around 3 weeks now and I’m feeling a little better x

[Pleiades]

I'm on Vortioxetine and Quetiapine. Yes it's horrible being stuck in! Difficult going out even when the weather is nice but when it's grey and miserable like now it's so much worse

Try to do some Yoga-style stretches and just small exercises inside (lunges, jogging on the spot) if you can. I do a jog very late at night couple of times a week when there's little foot or road traffic...

Like others have stated, Quetiapine makes you drowsy so do any exercise well before taking it!

Take care

[natjayne in reply to Pleiades]

Yeah I think I’ve got that used to being inside that it’s became the norm for me it’s like I would rather stay in than go out I need to break the cycle I’ll try the yoga thank you x