Hi
I have been taking Mirt for 4 weeks now for GAD and panic disorder which I had been experiencing for 4months.

Prior to this medication, although anxious, it was kinda controlable, so if i had someone with me I could sorta lead a normal(ish) life. DR 1st tried SSRI, but that literally sent me crazy and i didn't know who i was or what was happening for the 2 weeks i lay on the sofa in the grip of terror that something REALLY bad was happening.

So eventually after 18days my Dr took me off them, and suggested we try Mirtazipine.


Now, after 2 weeks @7.5 and a further 2weeks @15mg, although the anxiety is "numbed" a little (but still playing in the background), i feel depressed, tired, sometimes dizzy, and more than a little "not there" or "in my body" most of the time. Certainly, not feeling "right" enough to work or drive (which I could do before meds, albeit anxiously).

I've never really been depressed before and it's a strange feeling, not being quite in control of myself and being unable to motivate myself in the usual ways.

I've stuck with the meds because I know a couple of people who have taken them to good effect. But now after 4 weeks, i'm thinking, surely the bad effects of the drug should be leaving me and the "good stuff" should have started to kick in???
Will I feel unable to drive the WHOLE time i'm taking these, or does that "drugged" feeling eventually disappear??

My Dr seems unable to explain, how an anti-depressant has caused me to experience true depression for the 1st time in my 43years.... ??
It's weird huh? I'm usually so up beat, and i've made a career out of motivating people. And previously, i've managed to rally myself and calm/ boost my energies most of the time, even through the worst anxiety or panic attack. But now, i can't motivate myself to do the dishes, go out, or even call friends. I'm rendered useless most of the time.

I guess my question is : When does the D*** good stuff start? AND, if it doesn't start.... How long should I stay on them, before i quit and say "Right, they're not doing what they promise on the box - what's next?"

Thanks for taking time to read this post - all constructive advice considered.

Cheers

This post has been edited by LondonEngland: Jun 8 2009, 11:19 AM