Posted by brazilnut on May 31, 2007, at 21:40:42
In reply to Re: Jim and Tired of Panic sugar cravings, posted by Maritza on May 31, 2007, at 16:34:53
> Dear Brazilnut,
> I tried going from 7.5mg Remeron to 0mg two weeks ago. My psychodoc gave me Celexa 10mg to help me ween down from 15mg to 7.5mg 1 month ago. I was ok with the 1st reduction but after I tried to stop I began feeling extreemely, tired and unmotivated. On the 5th day I developed severe anxiety symptoms, my heart was racing, cold sweats, the runs, etc, in addition to being extreemely tired. I went back on the 7.5mg that night and am still taking Celexa. I have been trying very hard to lose weight by dieting and exercising with no luck. My cholesterol level continues to rise (240mg/dl). I am completely disgusted and would appreciate any advice you can give. I want off of these meds. How did you deal with the anxiety and what are your reputable sources?
> Thanks Maritza
>Dear Maritza,
I can tell only my own experience. I learned too late I am very sensitive to medicines. Mirtazapine is the last item, I hope, on a list of medicines I had to quit, and I am doing it very slowly.
To get around anxiety I use transcendental meditation, alternate breathing (a very simple and efficient yoga technique), exercising, any physical work (like garden tending or organizing things at home), ballroom dancing, and occasionally some wine. I try also not to be anxious about anxiety just relax when bad times start.
As for medicines, I take a phytotherapic compound (natural) sold OTC here in Brazil named Remilev, an association of Valeriana officinalis L. and Humulus lupulus L. (I dont know the English names for those plants probably valeriana is valerian root.) It is said to have the sedative power of a benzodiazepine without the problems. I started taking also Inderal, which seems to work for most people as an anxiety inhibitor, but showed too strong for me. I tried to wean off, it was not easy, I decided to do it after the mirtazapine.
Perhaps it would be better for you to take a slower path in the reduction. The key is to be patient, persistent, and keep believing some day all this will be over.
My best regards,
Bob
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