Jools44 Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 @AltostrataThought this might interest those in recovery. Not directed at those in withdrawal so aspects not applicable i.e running to increase brain cells (most of us struggle with any exercise!) but a good overview of how brain cell production works. https://www.ted.com/talks/sandrine_thuret_you_can_grow_new_brain_cells_here_s_how/up-next 2011 - started 15 mg mirtazepine. 2015- successfully tapered off. 2016 - Reinstated on 3.75mg as a sleep aid. July 2019 - 3.75mg Stopped working, increased to 15 then 22.5mg.Sept 2020 initiated slow liquid taper. Sept 2021 at 7.5mg for 3 months hit very bad withdrawals (also very stressed). Increased dose to 30 for 3 weeks then reduced to 22.5mg3rd Nov - Started magnesium supplement. 3rd Nov - started oestrogen hrt gel. 20th Dec - stopped oestrogen after 3 week taper. Currently still on 22.5mg mirtazepine and oral magnesium. 12/1 started with 1 capsule omega 3 fish oil. 14/ developed very loose motions so stopping the fish oil. 14/2/2022: after 5 months on the same dose decided to restart taper with a 5% cut: 21.4mg mirtazepine. Low histamine diet and magnesium. 14/03 reduced another 5% 20. 25mg 01/05 reduced to 19mg 01/06 reduced to 18.3mg 01/08 reduced to 17.3 mg 01/10 reduced to 16.5mg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Emeritus manymoretodays Posted November 17, 2021 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted November 17, 2021 Hi there Jools44, I am just listening now. I moved your topic from Journals and Scientific Sources to here, In the Media. Please see: Before you start a topic in Journals and Scientific Studies If this was a paper or abstract, then it would be a better fit there. Interesting Ted Talk. The speaker may actually believe in using AD's(antidepressants), or the chemical imbalance theory myth. Don't know, they refer to AD's at the start. Just had my morning walk/run so I am regenerating neurons now. Next up my blueberries. 💜 Another similar topic here in the media is here It was good, only about 10 minutes or so to listen/watch. Nothing about WD or tapering specifically, but hopeful for brain repair. L, P, H, and G, mmt Late 2023- gone to emeritus status, inactive, don't @ me, I can check who I've posted on, and I'm not really here like I used to be......thanks. Started with psycho meds/psychiatric care circa 1988. In retrospect, and on contemplation, situational overwhelm. Rounding up to 30 years of medications(30 medication trials, poly-pharmacy maximum was 3 at one time). 5/28/2015-off Adderal salts 2.5mg. (I had been on that since hospital 10/2014) 12/2015---just holding, holding, holding, with trileptal/oxcarb at 75 mg. 1/2 tab at hs. My last psycho med ever! Tapered @ 10% every 4 weeks, sometimes 2 weeks to 2016 Dec 16, medication free!! Longer signature post here, with current supplements. Herb and alcohol free since 5/15/2016. And.....I quit smoking 11/2021. Lapsed. Redo of quit smoking 9/28/2022. Can you say Hallelujah?(took me long enough)💜 None of my posts are intended as medical advice. Please discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical provider. My success story: Blue skies ahead, clear sailing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools44 Posted November 17, 2021 Author Share Posted November 17, 2021 @manymoretodays yes I think the topic of AD's was more in reference to how they don't work if the neurones are damaged by cancer therapy. For me it highlighted that there is still so much to learn about the brain and how we shouldn't be messing around with it as readily as we do with current prescribing protocols. An interesting watch though 😁 enjoy your blueberries, luckily they're one of my favourites too! 2011 - started 15 mg mirtazepine. 2015- successfully tapered off. 2016 - Reinstated on 3.75mg as a sleep aid. July 2019 - 3.75mg Stopped working, increased to 15 then 22.5mg.Sept 2020 initiated slow liquid taper. Sept 2021 at 7.5mg for 3 months hit very bad withdrawals (also very stressed). Increased dose to 30 for 3 weeks then reduced to 22.5mg3rd Nov - Started magnesium supplement. 3rd Nov - started oestrogen hrt gel. 20th Dec - stopped oestrogen after 3 week taper. Currently still on 22.5mg mirtazepine and oral magnesium. 12/1 started with 1 capsule omega 3 fish oil. 14/ developed very loose motions so stopping the fish oil. 14/2/2022: after 5 months on the same dose decided to restart taper with a 5% cut: 21.4mg mirtazepine. Low histamine diet and magnesium. 14/03 reduced another 5% 20. 25mg 01/05 reduced to 19mg 01/06 reduced to 18.3mg 01/08 reduced to 17.3 mg 01/10 reduced to 16.5mg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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