Here we go again...anyone else tried mirtazapine for insomnia?

[InsertCoinsHere]

For the past month I haven't fallen into a dark depression however the past 3 days I have.

Party due to family stress, invalidation of abuse, beginning a new medication for sleep.

I tend to fall into suicidal realms around 2 times a month however this time feels a bit more hopeless. That dark haze has returned.

I was trying 15mg mirtazapine for insomnia, hell it put me to sleep but I don't feel like I've woke up since, it's made me feel down, slugging, confused, and zapped my desire to improve my situation. I've been on this medication for 3 days but I'm unsure whether it's wise to continue or not. Sometimes these things get better with time but I don't know.. I have had a lot going on right now and feel I'm lacking all the support.. Not a good combination when facing suicidal ideation.

Has anyone tried this medication? How did it go? Are there alternatives for insomnia?

Thanks

 

[Chris-duck]

Hey, it didn't work for my depression but it did help with my insomnia and the drugged up feeling went away after a couple weeks. I'd say unless it's massively impacting on your functioning in a way you can't stick it out I'd keep on it for a month or so before giving up on it. Hope it helps you

 

[InsertCoinsHere]

Can I ask what dosage you were on? I hear 30mg has less of a sedating effect.

I'm feeling better now. I'll talk to my GP tomorrow about the dosages as I don't feel it's safe for me to stay on 15mg.. Today I was in a total suicidal haze at one point where things felt very mechanical and a dull peacefulness.. Thankfully I'm was still aware enough to not do anything drastic.

 

[Chris-duck]

I was on 30mg yeah. And I'm glad you didn't do anything, probably good idea to speak to GP, yeh

 

[ButterflyBean]

Forgive me, I am usually better with knowing these things, but can I ask what the brand name of the medication you’re taking is? Once I hear it I will probably kick myself, but I can’t think of it right now. I will be glad to give my knowledge and/or experience once I know the actual medication…

 

[joeylittle]

Remeron (in US)

 

[InsertCoinsHere]

I've come off the medication for now and I feel a lot better. Maybe I'll try the medication at a later date when my living environment is safer and I'll ask to change the dosage to a less drowsiness type.

Chris was it helping with sleep at 30mg? I've read that 15mg tends to be used for insomnia while higher up 30mg+ is used for depression due to the way the chemical works. You feel more alert at 30mg than 15mg due increase in noradrenaline.

 

[Victory]

I've reacted to every medication my Doctor has given me to try. Right now I'm getting some relief with L-theanine (amino acid) and Inositol (once known as vitamin B8), and will add Choline (vitamin B4) into the mix later this week. You'll have to Google dosages, times to take, and side effects if you're interested in trying these things out for yourself. I find that if I can lower my anxiety, I have a better chance of sleeping well, or at least resting better.

 

[Chris-duck]

Chris was it helping with sleep at 30mg? I've read that 15mg tends to be used for insomnia while higher up 30mg+ is used for depression due to the way the chemical works. You feel more alert at 30mg than 15mg due increase in noradrenaline.

30mg knocked me out, but i must just react weird or it's different for each person. Plus I'm notoriously bad at remembering to take meds so maybe the amount of skipped doses helped the sedative effect? Don't know tbh.