Posted by anahata31 on April 21, 2006, at 8:20:54
In reply to Re: mirtazapine/remeron updates?, posted by cashy72 on April 21, 2006, at 3:18:12
Hi Cashy,
Good luck tapering the Remeron - I can tell you that for me, it now feels much better at 3mg, as far as the foggy-head feeling is concerned. I've tapered down last week, from 7.5 mg, and intend to stay on 3 mg for a week or two, then I'll try to cut down the pill even more (if that's possible) for a couple more weeks, and stop. If you go down from 30 to 15mg, then from 15 to 7.5, I suggest you stick with your new dosing for at *least* a month, then it's up to you... But going as slow as possible is of course the best way to avoid withdrawals.
I am surprised as to how smooth-sailing it is for me right now...Perhaps it is springtime, and more daylight, but what really helps me is exercice, walking especially, in the sun, with my walkman on. I also eat lots of fruits and vegetables and take a multivitamin, and I try to not stress too much if I don't sleep as much as I used to. The idea of being soon free from Remeron gives me a newfound energy, and in that sense, the withdrawal symptoms (a bit of nausea, dizzyness and less appetite) are to me a sign of healing, something that leads me to freedom.
Another positive side-effect is I don't get so much these exhausting and intense dreams - for some funny reason, I thought I would miss that, but so far I don't. Talking to a good friend, or to your psychologist or doctor, or just writing a journal and always remembering the reasons you want to stop, will help you stay focussed on your goal.
Hang in there, and best of luck,
Nathalie
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