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Hi,could you help me please?

I was on mirtazapine for 8 years.

15mg for 6,went into poop out and upped to 30 for 2.

Withdrew from the 30 over 5 month.30-22.5 for month,22.5-15 for a month,15-7.5 for a month then off.

No withdrawal at all.

Then 2.5 year later woke up with an extremely stiff neck then anxiety came.

Jumped back on 15mg hoping that would work,but felt like I was getting palpitations and had a bit of burning patches.

Felt like I was gradually worsening so came off without tapering as I was only on for 3 week.

Feeling gradually worse as no-one believes me and am expected to go back to work till time and look after my children and everything else.

Partner thinks it's an anxiety episode,I'm so confused.

Please don't tell me any bad news as I don't think I could bear it.

My system is hypersensitive now.Been completely off for 1 week.

 

 

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Welcome to SA, Kree.

 

It is possible that you are experiencing delayed withdrawal from your fast taper of Mirtazapine.  While delayed onset withdrawal usually appears sooner than 2.5 years, there is much we don't know about these drugs and their effects.

 

What is withdrawal syndrome.

 

Daily Checklist of Antidepressant Withdrawal Symptoms (PDF) 

 

It is also possible that the symptoms you're experiencing stem from an adverse reaction when you jumped back on 15mg. 

The symptoms of an adverse reaction are similar to those of withdrawal.

 

When you say you are feeling gradually worse, could you expand a bit to describe your symptoms?

 

These techniques are helpful for coping with anxiety.

 

Audio:  First Aid for Panic (4 minutes)
 
 

Audio:  How to Recover from Anxiety - Dr Claire Weekes
 

VIDEO:  Peace from Nervous Suffering - Claire Weekes (1 hour) (http://sendvid.com/vgquc1dg)
 

Anxiety Stuff - all kinds of stuff about anxiety attacks and things that help …

 

10 minute Restorative Yoga for Relaxation | Up the wall

 

We don't recommend a lot of supplements on SA, as many members report being sensitive to them due to our over-reactive nervous systems, but two supplements that we do recommend are magnesium (glycinate is a good form) and omega 3 (fish oil). Many people find these to be calming to the nervous system. 

 

Magnesium, nature's calcium channel blocker 

 

Omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil) 

 

Add in one at a time and at a low dose in case you do experience problems.

 

This is your Introduction topic, where you can ask questions and connect with other members.  We're glad you found your way here.

 

 

 

Gridley Introduction

 

Lexapro 20 mg since 2004.  Begin Brassmonkey Slide Taper Jan. 2017.   

End 2017 year 1 of taper at 9.25mg 

End 2018 year 2 of taper at 4.1mg

End 2019 year 3 of taper at 1.0mg  

Oct. 30, 2020  Jump to zero from 0.025mg.  Current dose: 0.000mg

3 year, 10 month taper is 100% complete.

 

Ativan 1 mg to 1.875mg 1986-2020, two CT's and reinstatements

Nov. 2020, 7-week Ativan-Valium crossover to 18.75mg Valium

Feb. 2021, begin 10%/4 week taper of 18.75mg Valium 

End 2021  year 1 of Valium taper at 6mg

End 2022 year 2 of Valium taper at 2.75mg 

End 2023 year 3 of Valium taper at 1mg

Jan. 24, 2024: Hold at 1mg and shift to Imipramine taper.

Taper is 95% complete.

 

Imipramine 75 mg daily since 1986.  Jan.-Sept. 2016 tapered to 14.4mg  

March 22, 2022: Begin 10%/4 week taper

Aug. 5, 2022: hold at 9.5mg and shift to Valium taper

Jan. 24, 2024: Resume Imipramine taper.  Current dose as of Feb. 22: 7.6mg

Taper is 90% complete.  

  

Supplements: multiple, quercetin, omega-3, vitamins C, E and D3, magnesium glycinate, probiotics, zinc, melatonin .3mg, anti-candida, iron, serrapeptase, nattokinase


I am not a medical professional and this is not medical advice but simply information based on my own experience, as well as other members who have survived these drugs.

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I'm feeling worse as in anxiety slowly creeping in,internal tremers,burning patches.

I obviously can't go back on as my body wasn't accepting it so don't know what to do.

I just stopped taking the mirt a week ago ct after 3 weeks.Is it possible the withdrawal will ease off after maybe a month and I won't get a protracted withdrawal,

My family don't believe me and think I'll bounce back after a few week as they believe it's my own anxiety.

Could it have been my own anxiety as it was 2.5 years off?

I can't go through protracted withdrawal,I just can't.

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Could it be that I had an anxiety episode,went back on but wasn't enough dosage and didn't give it long enough to work?

And then only been on 3 weeks so the withdrawal that I'm getting shouldn't be terrible And will stop soon?

I have been getting small withdrawal for the past week since stopping.

Might I not get any further withdrawal?

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5 minutes ago, Kree said:

Is it possible the withdrawal will ease off after maybe a month and I won't get a protracted withdrawal,

There is no way to predict how long withdrawal will last.  I would hope for the best and that you'll improve within a short time.  Have you taken a look at the links I sent you on dealing with anxiety?  Also, be sure to read the links I sent you about magnesium and omegas.  These and the anxiety techniques can be really helpful.

 

9 minutes ago, Kree said:

Could it have been my own anxiety as it was 2.5 years off?

Yes, that is possible.  If so, the links I mentioned above would be helpful to you.

Gridley Introduction

 

Lexapro 20 mg since 2004.  Begin Brassmonkey Slide Taper Jan. 2017.   

End 2017 year 1 of taper at 9.25mg 

End 2018 year 2 of taper at 4.1mg

End 2019 year 3 of taper at 1.0mg  

Oct. 30, 2020  Jump to zero from 0.025mg.  Current dose: 0.000mg

3 year, 10 month taper is 100% complete.

 

Ativan 1 mg to 1.875mg 1986-2020, two CT's and reinstatements

Nov. 2020, 7-week Ativan-Valium crossover to 18.75mg Valium

Feb. 2021, begin 10%/4 week taper of 18.75mg Valium 

End 2021  year 1 of Valium taper at 6mg

End 2022 year 2 of Valium taper at 2.75mg 

End 2023 year 3 of Valium taper at 1mg

Jan. 24, 2024: Hold at 1mg and shift to Imipramine taper.

Taper is 95% complete.

 

Imipramine 75 mg daily since 1986.  Jan.-Sept. 2016 tapered to 14.4mg  

March 22, 2022: Begin 10%/4 week taper

Aug. 5, 2022: hold at 9.5mg and shift to Valium taper

Jan. 24, 2024: Resume Imipramine taper.  Current dose as of Feb. 22: 7.6mg

Taper is 90% complete.  

  

Supplements: multiple, quercetin, omega-3, vitamins C, E and D3, magnesium glycinate, probiotics, zinc, melatonin .3mg, anti-candida, iron, serrapeptase, nattokinase


I am not a medical professional and this is not medical advice but simply information based on my own experience, as well as other members who have survived these drugs.

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I'm really scared thinking I'll have this for years.

I really don't know what to do,I feel like I can't go on anything as I'm hypersensitive and might kindle.

I just don't know what's happening.

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I've had an adverse reaction and no-one believes me.

They think it's just my anxiety and think I'm making it up.

I don't know what to do.

I've shown them this site as well.

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Hi kree, I was just like this when I started on this site a year ago. I was too scared and didn’t read through advice because of panic. Please read through all the advice and links, it could really help you with sorting out your symptoms. Breathe and try to read. I’m not a moderator or doctor so I can’t advise but I can remember being where you are now. I didn’t read,  just panicked,  which really caused more issues. Hang on in there, help is here and you will get through this. The mods will help you work out how to get through with the least pain. 

Take care thinking of you K🧡

Lexapro Fast Track/ Cold Turkey

Last dose end Dec 2018 

Tapered 1/2 a daily dose a week (20mg) for  14 weeks, last dose was a 20 mg pill!!  

 3.5 times slower than Psychiatrist recommended, I felt proud of myself!! Little did I know!!!!Got too scared to reinstate because I’d left it too long.

On ADs for 20 years (Prozac approx 10 years/ Pristiq approx 3 years/ Citalipram approx 2 years/. Lexapro a approx  5 years/. Last two years 40mgs Lexapro day.

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Hi Kree,

 

I do not want to say anything to confuse you. WD is a real phenomenon. Everything will be allright in the end. But you need time to settle down.

 

I am also a mirta victim. And the other poison tianeptine. Now I lead my life normally. I had times when I was suicidal, planning how to kill myself. I am saying again now I am ok....

 

Moderators will help you, I only have my own experiences. But there is no doubt about recovery. By time you will recover and will have a happy life again. 

 

Please DO NOT EVER GIVE UP, TAKE CARE..

 

6 months treatment of prozac in 1996 (do not remember any withdrawal symptom)

May 2017- July 2017 Mirtazapine 7,5 mg. Quit cold turkey (as told by the doctor)

May 2017- August 2017 Tianeptine 12,5 mg 3x1. Quit cold turkey because of adverse reactions

October 2017- Suicidal. Had to start Mirtazapine

17 December 2017 LAST DOSE   

 

NO DRUG AFTER 17 DECEMBER 2017.

IN THE 3. YEAR OF WD I WAS THINKING I HAD RECOVERED 75%. BUT IN THE 4. YEAR AFTER A DENTAL IMPLANT SURGERY EVERYHING HAS CHANGED. 

     

BELIEVE OR NOT, I AM EXPERIENCING A SECOND WD, WHICH IS INDUCED BY A SURGERY. DATE OF SURGERY WAS 10 DECEMBER 2021. 

 

                                    

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Hi,really scared here.

I was on mirtazapine for 8 year and successfully tapered down over 5 month 2.5 year ago with no withdrawal at all.

7 week ago I developed a stiff neck and anxiety came quickly after that so panicked and put myself back on 15mg mirtazapine.

Didn't feel any effect other than increased appetite and burning patches that would come and go.

Also joint pain and palps hnow and then.

I went to the docs and asked if I could stop taking it as it wasn't agreeing with me.Had only been 2.5 weeks.

Been off 1.5 weeks now and getting little bits of withdrawal.My system is also a bit hypersensitive.

I'm really worried as I have 2 children,job and a very busy life.

And my daughter's suffering with anxiety now worrying about me.

Surely I wouldn't have had a delayed withdrawal after 2.5 years?

I'm hoping I just had an anxiety episode,didn't give the mirtazapine long enough to work?

 And now worried I'm going to get some horrendous withdrawal,which there is no chance I could cope with.

But I've been obsessed with this site so hoping I've convinced myself of something I'm not going to get.

As everyone around me keeps telling me.

Do you think I'll go ok with a little time and ive maybe overthought it all because ive convinced myself my life's ended as I've nowhere to turn.

Maybe it's reading other people stories that's made me think like this.

I'm predicting that's something's going to happen before it's happened.

 

 

 

 

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Your anxiety started up for a reason, and now Your having a bit of WD or adverse reaction on top of it...

Did you have any major trauma or stressor in the past 6 months?

Accident, death in the family, or even a good stressor like getting married?

These are all things we can have a delayed reaction from.

It's hard to say how long it will take, since we don't know why the anxiety started up again.  Are You close to Peri menopause?

 

The problem with these meds is, you cant just hop on and off them for a little anxiety here or there.

Did a doctor prescribe it for you?  how did you get it?

 

If You have only been off for a week, what your feeling is normal.

If you were indeed having a bad reaction to the med, it will take some time to settle down again.

 Starting ds 2 (12.5 CR'S) = 25 MG PAXIL CR 1/21/15: 1 Pill + 10mg liquid (2 weeks) 2/4: 1 Pill + 9mg Lq (3 weeks) 2/25: 1 Pill + 8 mg lq (1 week) 3/4: 1 Pill + 6 mg lq (2 weeks) 3/18/15 1 Pill + 4 mg lq (2 weeks) 4/1/15 1 Pill + 3 mg lq (2 weeks) 4/14/15 1 Pill + 2 mg lq (2 weeks) 4/29/15 1Pill + 1 mg lq (16 days) 5/15/15 1 12.5 mg Pill ONLY (9 days) 5/24/15 12 mgs liquid (8 days) 6/1/15 11mg lq (12 days) 6/13/15 10 mg.  12/3/15 Drop from 8mg to 7.6 (24 days to) 12/27/15 7.2mgs 8/4/16 6.8mgs,  11/1/16 6.4mgs, 2/5/17 6 mgs  4/3/17 5.6mgs, 4/24/17 5.2mg, 6/13/17 4.8mgs, 9/20/17 4.4mgS, 11/23/17 4 mgs, 1/1/18 3.6 mgs, 2/15/18 3.2 mgs. 4/13/18 2.8mgs, 5/11/18 2.4mgs, 6/10/18 2.0 mgs, 8/4/18 1.6mgs,  9/27/18 1.2mgs, 12/24/18 0.8mg, 3/24/19 0.64 mg,(syringe change issue date?) 4/22/19 0.60 mg, 5/24/19 0.60 mg, 7/7/19 0.52 mgs, 8/4/19 0.44mgs, 11/4/19 0.36mgs, 2/1/20 0.28mgs, 3/1/20 0.24mgs (crash April 6) Compound started 6/28/21: 0.24mgs, 8/29/21: 0.22mgs, 10/31/21: 0.20mgs, 1/03/22: 0.18mgs, 3/5/22: 0.16mgs, 5/5/22: 0.14mgs.

 

Original Wellbutrin Dose: 6 months from 9/14 to 3/2015, 300 XL 3/15/15: Half to 150 XL ( severe symptoms started on day 12) 4/16/15: 125mg   for 20 days to: 5/6/15:   100mg  for  15 days to: 5/21/15    75mg  for  10 days to: 6/1/15:  56.25mg      13 days to: 6/13/15: 37.25mg    7 days to: 6/20/15  28.12mg   14 days to: 7/4/15  18.75mg, 7 days to: 7/11/15; RAISE BACK TO: 28.12 to 8/14/15: 18.75mg  20 days to :9/3/15 : 12.5mg, 8/4/16 9mg 1/9/17: 8.5mg 2/8/17 8mg, 3/9/17: 7.6  4/9/17  7.2  5/27/17 6.4 6/24/17 5.8, 8/1/17 5.0, 8/29/17 4.2mgs, 10/2/17 3.5mgs, 12/28/17 2.5mgs, 2/27/18 1.7mgs,  4/19/18 0.8 mgs, LAST DOSE: 6/11/18:  3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS, 27 DAYS...

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My grandma died 7 month ago.

The anxiety started after a stiff neck though.

Yeah my doctor prescribed them.

I've been off 2.5 weeks now and getting different withdrawal every day.

The problem is nobody believes me and expect me to carry on like nothings happened.

I didn't get any crazy anxiety when i went back on,just burnjng patches,twitching and muscle pain.

I'm convincing myself that I'm going to go into some terrible withdrawal by reading others stories.

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If you could put in your signature line, when she died,

the dates your symptoms started, the dates you started the med and the symptoms the accompanied being on it, and when you went off,

And then keep a chart of what symptoms started when, it will be of more help.  it's impossible to have to keep re reading through your posts to piece things together.

 

For example, its not clear how much time elapsed from the re emergence of the anxiety until you started the med, etc.

And knowing exactly how long in between her death and the symptoms will help.

 

Everyone is different, don't scare yourself into a major event because of what may be a temporary glitch in the road.

One day at a time. 💝

But it's important to stay as calm as you can, and rest as much as possible.

 

 

 Starting ds 2 (12.5 CR'S) = 25 MG PAXIL CR 1/21/15: 1 Pill + 10mg liquid (2 weeks) 2/4: 1 Pill + 9mg Lq (3 weeks) 2/25: 1 Pill + 8 mg lq (1 week) 3/4: 1 Pill + 6 mg lq (2 weeks) 3/18/15 1 Pill + 4 mg lq (2 weeks) 4/1/15 1 Pill + 3 mg lq (2 weeks) 4/14/15 1 Pill + 2 mg lq (2 weeks) 4/29/15 1Pill + 1 mg lq (16 days) 5/15/15 1 12.5 mg Pill ONLY (9 days) 5/24/15 12 mgs liquid (8 days) 6/1/15 11mg lq (12 days) 6/13/15 10 mg.  12/3/15 Drop from 8mg to 7.6 (24 days to) 12/27/15 7.2mgs 8/4/16 6.8mgs,  11/1/16 6.4mgs, 2/5/17 6 mgs  4/3/17 5.6mgs, 4/24/17 5.2mg, 6/13/17 4.8mgs, 9/20/17 4.4mgS, 11/23/17 4 mgs, 1/1/18 3.6 mgs, 2/15/18 3.2 mgs. 4/13/18 2.8mgs, 5/11/18 2.4mgs, 6/10/18 2.0 mgs, 8/4/18 1.6mgs,  9/27/18 1.2mgs, 12/24/18 0.8mg, 3/24/19 0.64 mg,(syringe change issue date?) 4/22/19 0.60 mg, 5/24/19 0.60 mg, 7/7/19 0.52 mgs, 8/4/19 0.44mgs, 11/4/19 0.36mgs, 2/1/20 0.28mgs, 3/1/20 0.24mgs (crash April 6) Compound started 6/28/21: 0.24mgs, 8/29/21: 0.22mgs, 10/31/21: 0.20mgs, 1/03/22: 0.18mgs, 3/5/22: 0.16mgs, 5/5/22: 0.14mgs.

 

Original Wellbutrin Dose: 6 months from 9/14 to 3/2015, 300 XL 3/15/15: Half to 150 XL ( severe symptoms started on day 12) 4/16/15: 125mg   for 20 days to: 5/6/15:   100mg  for  15 days to: 5/21/15    75mg  for  10 days to: 6/1/15:  56.25mg      13 days to: 6/13/15: 37.25mg    7 days to: 6/20/15  28.12mg   14 days to: 7/4/15  18.75mg, 7 days to: 7/11/15; RAISE BACK TO: 28.12 to 8/14/15: 18.75mg  20 days to :9/3/15 : 12.5mg, 8/4/16 9mg 1/9/17: 8.5mg 2/8/17 8mg, 3/9/17: 7.6  4/9/17  7.2  5/27/17 6.4 6/24/17 5.8, 8/1/17 5.0, 8/29/17 4.2mgs, 10/2/17 3.5mgs, 12/28/17 2.5mgs, 2/27/18 1.7mgs,  4/19/18 0.8 mgs, LAST DOSE: 6/11/18:  3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS, 27 DAYS...

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Also, in the last 6 months, did you take any other medication or herb?

Some antibiotics are notorious for setting people up for a "Kindling" type reaction...

 

 Starting ds 2 (12.5 CR'S) = 25 MG PAXIL CR 1/21/15: 1 Pill + 10mg liquid (2 weeks) 2/4: 1 Pill + 9mg Lq (3 weeks) 2/25: 1 Pill + 8 mg lq (1 week) 3/4: 1 Pill + 6 mg lq (2 weeks) 3/18/15 1 Pill + 4 mg lq (2 weeks) 4/1/15 1 Pill + 3 mg lq (2 weeks) 4/14/15 1 Pill + 2 mg lq (2 weeks) 4/29/15 1Pill + 1 mg lq (16 days) 5/15/15 1 12.5 mg Pill ONLY (9 days) 5/24/15 12 mgs liquid (8 days) 6/1/15 11mg lq (12 days) 6/13/15 10 mg.  12/3/15 Drop from 8mg to 7.6 (24 days to) 12/27/15 7.2mgs 8/4/16 6.8mgs,  11/1/16 6.4mgs, 2/5/17 6 mgs  4/3/17 5.6mgs, 4/24/17 5.2mg, 6/13/17 4.8mgs, 9/20/17 4.4mgS, 11/23/17 4 mgs, 1/1/18 3.6 mgs, 2/15/18 3.2 mgs. 4/13/18 2.8mgs, 5/11/18 2.4mgs, 6/10/18 2.0 mgs, 8/4/18 1.6mgs,  9/27/18 1.2mgs, 12/24/18 0.8mg, 3/24/19 0.64 mg,(syringe change issue date?) 4/22/19 0.60 mg, 5/24/19 0.60 mg, 7/7/19 0.52 mgs, 8/4/19 0.44mgs, 11/4/19 0.36mgs, 2/1/20 0.28mgs, 3/1/20 0.24mgs (crash April 6) Compound started 6/28/21: 0.24mgs, 8/29/21: 0.22mgs, 10/31/21: 0.20mgs, 1/03/22: 0.18mgs, 3/5/22: 0.16mgs, 5/5/22: 0.14mgs.

 

Original Wellbutrin Dose: 6 months from 9/14 to 3/2015, 300 XL 3/15/15: Half to 150 XL ( severe symptoms started on day 12) 4/16/15: 125mg   for 20 days to: 5/6/15:   100mg  for  15 days to: 5/21/15    75mg  for  10 days to: 6/1/15:  56.25mg      13 days to: 6/13/15: 37.25mg    7 days to: 6/20/15  28.12mg   14 days to: 7/4/15  18.75mg, 7 days to: 7/11/15; RAISE BACK TO: 28.12 to 8/14/15: 18.75mg  20 days to :9/3/15 : 12.5mg, 8/4/16 9mg 1/9/17: 8.5mg 2/8/17 8mg, 3/9/17: 7.6  4/9/17  7.2  5/27/17 6.4 6/24/17 5.8, 8/1/17 5.0, 8/29/17 4.2mgs, 10/2/17 3.5mgs, 12/28/17 2.5mgs, 2/27/18 1.7mgs,  4/19/18 0.8 mgs, LAST DOSE: 6/11/18:  3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS, 27 DAYS...

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The problem is I can't rest as my partner wants me back at work next week as he doesn't believe me.

And I've to see the mental health nurse in 5 days who will likely put me on something which will make it worse.

Feel like there's no way out.

 

No other medication,just a little speed.

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Could someone please help me.

I took an adverse reaction to mirtazapine nearly 4 months ago and after struggling through off work I'm waiting for the horrible protracted withdrawal to appear.

My mum contacted the mental health team at the hospital and they now come out every day to see me.

They dobt believe I've had a reaction,i think they think i have a serious mental health condition.

I am now on amitriptyline the last week 10mg,they now want me to raise to 20mg.

Is there a chance it could work as i have 2 children to be here for and im expected back at work soon.

I had to put my partner out as he was making out it was all in my head.

Also sajd to my mum if she could look after my kids if i wasn't able.

She told the hospital i was forward planning for someone to look after them which sounds bad.

So they'll be around until I'm better she says.

Could i get better with the ami?

The psychiatrist wants me on at least 75mg for depression.

But only anxious and depressed about what lay ahead with the adverse reaction.

I feel like if i decline with the reaction they'll have me in the hospital and my life will be in tatters.

Is it possible i will get better with the ami,i know drugs arent recommended on this site but this has been taken out my hands.

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Hello, Kree. I merged your new posts into your Introductions topic.

 

What time of day do you take amitriptyline? Do you feel better after you take it? How's your sleep on amitriptyline?

 

We can't tell you if amitriptyline can fix anything. What matters is how it makes you feel.

 

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Hi alto.

I take the amitriptyline at half 4.

Feel like im taking a reaction to it but not sure if i am.

Twitching,tight chest,low back pain,jaw tightness.

 

Or these might go if side effects?

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Just now, Kree said:

Twitching,tight chest,low back pain,jaw tightness.

 

Are these better or worse after you take amitriptyline at 4:30 p.m.?

 

Do you feel better or worse overall since you started 10mg amitriptyline a week ago? How have your symptoms changed in the week? How is your sleep?

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The twitching comes almost straight away.

I'd say my anxiety is getting worse,but not sure if its the mirt adverse reaction.

And doesn't make me tired.

 

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How soon does twitching start after you take amitriptyline at 4:30 p.m.? What other symptoms appear at the same time? When do they go away?

 

What do you mean by "twitching"? In what part of your body does this occur?

 

Overall, do you feel better or worse since you started 10mg amitriptyline a week ago? How have your symptoms changed in the week? How is your sleep?

 

Please read my questions carefully and answer them completely.

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The twitching starts about half an hour after.

No other symptoms appear until later.

The twitching is mainly in the legs and comes and goes throughout the day.

I wouldn't say i feel better.

I have the inner vibrations inside when in bed during the night,sweating and jaw/gum pain which have came back with this med.

My sleep is very broken but has been for 4 month.

Was saying to my mum and for months that im terrified from the phase 2 of protracted withdrawal.

Now intensive mental health team involved.

They said i needed something so i opted for amitriptyline as it isnt suppost to be as stimulating.

I've been going on and on about this phase 2 and is what im terrified from.Might it not come?

Everyone's saying if it happens it's a self fulfilling profecy.

I have to get back to work or I'll lose everything.

I'm in the worst nightmare.

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What phase 2 are you talking about? What is your drug and withdrawal history? Have you been off amitriptyline for 4 months?

 

1 hour ago, Altostrata said:

To help us out, follow these instructions Please put your drug and withdrawal history in your signature You may need to use a computer to do this.

 

51 minutes ago, Kree said:

The twitching is mainly in the legs and comes and goes throughout the day.

 

Do you have leg twitching in the morning and afternoon before you take amitriptyline? What other symptoms appear after you take amitriptyline at 4:30 p.m.?

 

51 minutes ago, Kree said:

I have the inner vibrations inside when in bed during the night,sweating and jaw/gum pain which have came back with this med.

 

Did these symptoms appear when you first went off mirtazipine?

 

Do you have any mirtazipine left?

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Ive just started amitriptyline a week ago.

Phase 2 of protracted withdrawal,the psychological symtoms.

Sorrg i dont have a computer.

Yes the symptoms started after starting both drugs.

No mirt left,been off for 3 months. 

The symtoms appead later on after ths ami.

Tight sore jaw ,gums.

Pain in face.

Sore lower back.

Inner vibration in body in bed when i wake up.

And the twitching mosly after i take it,but cknes and goes.

 

 

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Post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS) does not always include psychological symptoms. As you went off mirtazapine more than 8 weeks ago, you are already in PAWS.

 

24 minutes ago, Kree said:

Yes the symptoms started after starting both drugs.

 

Which drugs? You were taking mirtazapine for 8 years. Your symptoms started 8 years ago?

 

If you feel worse since taking amitriptyline, I would stop amitriptyline. As an adult, you can refuse drugs.

 

You also will need to get your family situation straightened out. Maybe tell all of them you'll make your own decisions?

 

You should be aware that if you complain to your family, they will do their best to help you. All they know how to do is call the mental health team. If you don't want to argue with your family and mental health team, stop asking them to help you. They don't know anything about psychiatric drug withdrawal syndrome.

 

On 2/20/2020 at 3:10 AM, Kree said:

Jumped back on 15mg hoping that would work,but felt like I was getting palpitations and had a bit of burning patches.

Felt like I was gradually worsening so came off without tapering as I was only on for 3 week.

 

You continued to take 15mg mirtazapine even though it gave you palpitations and burning patches? Did it help you sleep?

 

If so, 15mg was too much for you. Your nervous system probably has been sensitized by cold turkey. After you go off amitriptyline, I'd wait a week and reinstate 1mg mirtazapine. We often see that a very small amount will reduce withdrawal symptoms.

 

Do you have any mirtazapine left? If not, that is something you can ask from the mental health team. They will be delighted to prescribe it for you.

 

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So if ive had an adverse reaction i might not get the psychological symptoms later on?

I had an adverse reaction to the mirt.

No the problem started 2-5 year off mirt.Restarted and i got the reaction.

The mental health team think theres something serious going on like delusions and stuff i think.

So they wont let me out of their care until I'm better.

My family expect me to look after my kids,go to work and do everything I've always done.

They believe i need treated.

 

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Not everyone gets psychological symptoms associated with withdrawal syndrome. An adverse reaction to a psychiatric drug shakes your nervous system up. You may or may not get psychological symptoms.

 

If you have psychological symptoms, they may or may not be influenced by withdrawal symptoms. You may be feeling bad about a stressful situation.

 

You had an adverse reaction to mirtazapine when you started it 8 years ago?

 

You went off mirtazapine, and then you went back on 15mg 2.5 years later. You had an adverse reaction. We don't know why. Somehow you became sensitive to psychoactive drugs; 15mg mirtazapine was too strong for you. Have you taken other psychoactive drugs? Do you drink alcohol?

 

We cannot intercede with the mental health team or your family. If you don't want them to make decisions for you, you need to make that clear to them. See

 

How to talk to a doctor about tapering and withdrawal? What to expect?

 

It sounds like your family situation is a source of great stress for you. You might want to participate in discussions in our Relationships forum.

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On 2/27/2020 at 12:42 AM, Kree said:

No other medication,just a little speed.


Kree, I’m thinking this is an important piece. Do you still take speed? Were you taking speed during the same time frame that your anxiety symptoms came back prompting you to start back on the mirt? @Altostrata

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I took the speed 4 days before i went on mirtazapine.But had anxiety before that.

 

Alto....no i didnt have an adverse reaction to it 8 years ago,only when i restarted it 2 and a half year after i stopped.Think it was some sort of delayed withdrawal?

 

I am carrying on with the ami even though im not reacting with it well as i need to get back to work and look after my kids and house.

No-one believes I've took an adverse reaction,they believe I'm delusional and just need treated.

 

 

 

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No, I don't think it was delayed withdrawal, I think your nervous system may be sensitized, possibly from intermittent use of psychotropics such as amphetamines, and you reacted badly to a dosage that was too high, stayed on it, and now you have withdrawal syndrome.

 

How are you feeling now, on 10mg amitriptyline? If you don't feel it's helping, I would not increase to 20mg.

 

As @FindRest so perceptively noted, use of speed or even caffeine may contribute to anxiety and sleeplessness.

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So yu don't think it wss an adverse reaction then? As i was getting twitching and burning when i restarted it.

And things have been wirse ever since.

Also,i have been taking ami for 8 daysso can i just stop?

I was getting burning and twitching off that too.

Thanks for helping.

 

 

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I had an intense anxiety episode which came out the blue with a really stiff neck which i couldnt move.

Then few days later u took quite alot of speed.. then went back on mirt 15mg after a 2 and a half year break for 3 week.

Got burning and twitching and what i think is perifial nerve damage.

So you think its just withdrawl from the mirt?

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