Remeron

[Ikeeptrying]

Is Remeron a good anti-depressant for those of us with rls? Does it interfere with sleep?

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I know a few people who take Remeron and it doesnt make their RLS worse.

[Hidden]

MIrtazapine is normally given to those who are depressed and suffering poor sleep. I had a short trial to shut my GP up of 3 days before it made my RLS worse but it did knock me at night.

Unfortunately I believe many Drs use antidepressants as a'shut up' drug as in 'Here take these they will help" and the person fecks off either thinking they've got help or realising they wont get it. If Remeron is for depression remember it only dulls the symptoms and without working at the source of the problem will only ensure you stay depressed but dulled and on the drugs for life. If they are for physical issues like sleep, pain, etc, they are not so bad but be aware they can exacerbate the RLS. I think the Mirtazapine/Remeron is one of the better ones.

[Ikeeptrying in reply to Hidden]

If there's a chance that Remeron will exacerbate the RLS I'll pass. Right now I'm sleeping OK and appetite is fine. I'll work on the depression without drugs. I'm on enough drugs now. Thank you everybody for replying.

[Hidden in reply to Ikeeptrying]

A much more effective stratagy. The studies into antidepressants were conducted by the companies that made them and their efficacy was greatly over emphasised, (read lied about).

IMHO antidepressants exacerbate the problem of depression:

1) They do not deal with the root issue guaranteeing no cure/long term relief.

2) There are numerous side effects.

3) It prevents people addressing underlying issues.

4) They can dull thinking, blunt emotions and energy which prevents people doing the productive things like work, hobbies and relationships that improve mental health.

I've no doubt they help some but not near as many as they claim and in the long term they prevent healing even in those they are 'helping'.

I have many friends who work in the mental health field in varying capacities and the only ones I know that have much time for antidepressants are Drs, (getting kickbacks for prescribing) and burned out nurses who find it easier to give a pill than do the hard work!

Can I suggest, where possible, hobbies, work, meditation, yoga, building relationships, working on underlying issues, good diet and, )it wouldn't be me if I didn't mention it ), sex as much more productive and effective ways of dealing with depression?

[Ikeeptrying]

Thank you raffs for the confirmation. I do have a hobby (oil painting) and I'm going to try and put some more time in it. Lately just had no desire. Sometimes I just have to force myself.

[Hidden in reply to Ikeeptrying]

Fake it til you make it! As thought influences action, action influences thought.

[Ikeeptrying in reply to Hidden]

I agree.