Published on 12, July, 2020
Have any of you stopped taking your meds and how did it go?
I stopped my Mirtazapine on Monday with the agreement of my GP and I’ve had a week of very upset stomachs, dizziness and mood swings. I feel absolutely rotten just now but I know I need to get through this.
I just hope it doesn’t last too long.
The timing of your post couldnt have been any better.
I have been tapering off of the max dose of Duloxetine for some time now. I really felt i didnt need it anymore.
I am currently 10 days into complete zero and i am experiencing the brutal realisation of the fact i still need them. My anger came back with a fury that scares even me. The suicidal thoughts are hourly, and the self harm just to cope is impossible to ignore.
I thought i was keeping it hidden, however my wife told me last night i should go back on them, and my boss told me im 'scary' again. She just came into my office and asked me if i need to go home. I dont want to be that person anymore. I have that awful feeling that nothing good will ever come again.
So for me coming off my meds is an absolute living hell. Best part is i cant get more meds till Monday.
Apologies for being so negative and predictably anti everything.
Duloxetine is quite a good one but I found it increased my heart rate quite a bit which made my anxiety feel worse.