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Posted by Guy on May 26, 2007, at 22:17:13
After 11 years of intense anxiety and suicidal thoughts, I am finally getting noticeable relief from 30 mg Remeron. I have always felt that my mental disturbance was something more severe than a simple anxiety disorder. Benzos, for example, have never been more than a superficial, band-aid solution. After reading forever on the internet it sounds like I have something co-morbid, like BPD along with panic, phobia and GAD. In any case, one doesn't realize how sick one really is until the storm in the brain starts to subside. What a difference when the cloud starts to lift! Unfortunately, the Remeron has not done much to improve my insomnia, so I am now having to take clonazepam to get the sleep I need. The dry mouth and severe constipation are also a pain. Now that I know there is an underlying depression (or something), I am wondering if there might be an AD that will allow me to sleep and not cause such severe constipation. In the past, I have been on therapeutic doses of Doxepin, Zoloft and Effexor. All of these trials were disasterous. My panic on the Effexor got so bad I actually summoned an ambulance. I have never tried Paxil, but am really afraid my anxiety will worsen and make me suicidal again. I know the sexual side effects of Paxil are also significant. Nevertheless, I am willing to accept certain "negatives" in return for inner calm. Does anyone have any thoughts about this matter? Thanks for your help.
Posted by Phillipa on May 26, 2007, at 22:40:17
In reply to Still Searching, posted by Guy on May 26, 2007, at 22:17:13
A lot of people seem to like lexapro with klonopin. Me I take luvox and valium. I find I don't seem to have side effects to the luvox but I'm still at a low dose loomg and have to go to 200 in the next month. Love Phillipa ps I have heard that remeron at low doses is good for sleep.
Posted by Jesus is Savior on May 28, 2007, at 0:00:43
In reply to Still Searching, posted by Guy on May 26, 2007, at 22:17:13
I would stick with the remeron Guy...maybe the side effects will fade in time. Remeron is a great AD, and the bottom line is that it is working for you. Good luck.
-MJ
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