Posted by musky on March 12, 2006, at 23:12:44
In reply to Re: mirtazapine/remeron updates?, posted by Jon90211 on March 7, 2006, at 18:02:24
>Right on!!! you are right.. DONT pick up your prescription... I totally agree with you on the body's own healing... Thats what God gave us..
And hey, thats a very good question about long term effects... I dont even think they have done studies on this, which really scares me now.
I have been on Remeron for 3yrs.. I have been weaning ever so slowly for over a year now.
They had me on 45mg (for a 107lb woman), like i found out later that that is a dose for a 200lb man.
Dr.s dont think about that now,,, they just prescribe more and more , thinking more is better,,da!! When i was at this dose I gained 40lbs!!! was puffy and had terrible jerking. Then eventually I cut back like I say.
I am happy to say I have lost 20 of those pounds, just cutting back. I was always lean and in shape, and after this it ruined my whole body and self image.. and they call it an "anti" depressant????? ha ya right.
Well good luck to you and stay clean..
I figure I should be off mine in 2months because thats how much med i have left.. and then thats when I plan to do the last cut.. I like you am NOT renewing my prescription..
Unless one takes the drug themselves, they have no idea what it does, let alone long term effects
Gee... I wonder if the drug companies would ever fund the research for that eh??? probably not as they may find out things they dont want to know..
God forbid they might loose sales!!!!Musky
So glad to read these posts. Called in new prescription for Remeron today for ANXIETY/depression and sleep trouble, but after reading what you guys are saying - I'm not going to pick it up. I'm resolved to beat this crap w/o "anti-depressants".
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> I stopped Prozac a year ago after weaning for a year. It's been hell. I am certain the Prozac created more problems with anxiety and sleep than I started with. It may have had an adverse affect on adrenals and/or blood sugar. Who knows! That's a good question, huh? Does anyone know the long term affect of these drugs?
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> I appreciate the info, support and encouragment provided here. No one needs to go through this crap alone. I am resolved keep clear of "anti-depressants" and rely on exercise, diet, meditation and God to restore my balance. Despite the dangers of "anti-depressants", I have total confidence in the human body and mind's ability to heal itself.
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> My heart is with anyone going through this struggle. thanks for sharing your experiences!
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> God Bless!
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