Posted by Brazilnut on July 21, 2007, at 9:24:09
In reply to Re: Mirtazapine: 10 days, 10 years – a question, posted by Maritza on July 16, 2007, at 23:16:13
Dear Maritza,Thanks for your kind words. My English is not that good, I am just a perfectionist who tries hard. I lived two years in the US in the 80's, for professional reasons, and that helped – even if I was in Oklahoma… (ha ha) As for knowledge, I have only what resulted from my own long, unhappy experience, what I learned in forums like this one and from some Internet reading. Cutting those pills was really boring, but was the thing to do.
My mother, 87, was also offered an antidepressant a few months ago, for some circumstantial reason. Fortunately my sister, who takes care of her, didn’t agree. The problem with antidepressants and the like is that they are good for the majority of patients, and doctors tend to believe they are good and harmless for all. A few suffer mild side effects and withdrawal symptoms, and just a tiny minority like ourselves, which is out of the statistics, experience severe consequences. And there’s no way of knowing beforehand who will benefit and who will jump into a nightmare. Anyway, I believe that if one can avoid it, it’s better.
I had never heard of Nonin. A quick search on it with Google really impressed me. I even discovered the juice is being sold in Brazil, at US$ 80.00 per 1 liter bottle. It’s crazy, they just don’t want to sell. I’ll wait for better prices.
I have not found any previous reference to Valerian as addictive, but I’ll take care - usually what is addictive to someone is addictive to me.
I know green tea is rich in flavonoids, but I avoid it for the caffeine. Yerba mate is a traditional infusion, of Indian origin, in south Brazil. I tried it as a boy, but didn’t like - it’s hot like hell in the traditional way. What are its benefits? I would be interested in supplements for easing anxiety. Any suggestion? I am a vegetarian (actually a “fishtarian”) and have a reasonably healthy nutrition, plenty of salads, fruits and vegetables every day.
With Remeron I gained 4 kilos on top of 72, not much for 1.78m height. (Can you understand these figures?) Now I’m back to 72. My preferred exercising is ballroom dancing; it is really a therapy, for body and mind.
I am not prepared to give an opinion on Remeron and metabolism. But from a layman’s point of view, if it causes weight gain, changes sleeping, mood and sexual performance, isn’t it changing metabolism?
Thanks for praying for me. I need it.
All the best for you!
Bob
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