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GreenTea
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Hello all,
So as you know I started sertraline some weeks ago, due to a suicide attempt at new year, the doctor's made the decision to take me off it and put me on mirtazapine. So far I'm doing ok on it, I wondered if anyone has been on it before or had experience with it? I'm worried about side effects and just wanted to hear others experiences. It helps me come to terms with the medication and I feel less alone when I can talk to others about their experiences.
So as you know I started sertraline some weeks ago, due to a suicide attempt at new year, the doctor's made the decision to take me off it and put me on mirtazapine. So far I'm doing ok on it, I wondered if anyone has been on it before or had experience with it? I'm worried about side effects and just wanted to hear others experiences. It helps me come to terms with the medication and I feel less alone when I can talk to others about their experiences.
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Just wanted to pop on to say it's really positive that your feeling okay so far on the new medication,
With medication it could sometimes feel like trial and error, so its good that you have found medication that is helping you.
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Its positive that you are finding the medication helpful, however it sounds like you are struggling with the weight gain, its understandably worrying you as you mentioned you have started to restrict again and use other behaviours.
It may be worth talking to your GP about this, as they may be able to talk through other options or put some extra support in place for you, specifically for your worries around gaining weight. How would you feel about doing this?
It sounds like you are finding things pretty difficult at the moment, but we are here for you. Suicidal thoughts can be really tough to cope with, so i'm going to pop some crisis resources in the spoiler below. They may be of use if you feel you are unable to keep yourself safe, or feel you are going to act on your thoughts.
- Crisis Messenger are contactable by text, 24/7. You can text 'THEMIX' to 85258 and talk to them about anything.
- Samaritans are available 24/7 to talk about anything that you are worried about in confidence. You can call them on 116 123. They also have some online services here.
- Papyrus have a helpline that is open 9am – 10pm weekdays and 2pm – 10pm on weekends. You can call them on 0800 068 4141.
- If you have any concerns for your health or safety, call 999 or go to your nearest A&E.
You are doing really well to open up here so well done, let us know how things are
How are you feeling today?
You mentioned thinking that your antibiotics have interfered with your medication, what are the reasons behind this? If its the case though it may be worth going to your GP?
Today Ive been in such a depressive episode and completely broke down when I went out
Leading me into an episode of self harm after that appointment.
Am I not worthy of support?