Hi, I'm sorry to hear you're having a tough time right now. I have used mirtazapam in the past, and as with most meds it really is best to reduce with the help of your doctor. Most of the meds used to treat anxiety / panic disorder can actually cause the symptoms you describe if you're not weaned off slowly, so please don't go it alone. If you think the time is right for you to come off your meds make sure you're doing it right !!! I think most of us underestimate just how slowly that should be to give your body the time it needs to adjust. I was really surprised myself. So please chat to your doctor and see what he / she thinks, and good luck !!
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Hello, ive been taking medications (antidepressants/tranquilisers) for 3 years now. Ive been on my current medication Mirtazipine 30 mg for about 8 months and ive started reducing it because i started having severe panic attacks again. I also reduced my Valium to nothing over about 3 months (July-September) because i started having panic attacks whilst using them. Its been my decision to try and tackle this PD without meds, and i would like to know if anyone on here is trying it aswell. My thinking is that if i can reduce my anxiety whilst off this medication it will be gone forever, because in the past my exposure work was tainted by the fact that i was still taking medications. So far, i thought the Valium would be the worst, but it turns out the Mirtazipine is giving me the most horrific withdrawal symptoms. Does anyone know if the panic attacks die down after a few weeks when reducing SSRIs? Or am i making a huge mistake? Im currently keeping the panic at bay by taking propranolol tablets (im on 4 a day when my max is 6). If anyone has some words of encouragement or has had a similar experience with medications to myself it would be greatly appreciated.
