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1st Mirtazapine Update - In a Crisis
September 16, 2026··
Feeling in a crisis. Been having bouts of nausea, brain zaps, headache, insomnia, anxiety, irritability, crying spells, fatigue, electric shock sensations, appetite changes, and depersonalization.
Kerry W’s taper progress
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Mirtazapine — completed taper
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Catina2d ago
Community AnchorEffexor
I'm so very sorry you're going through such a hard time with so many symptoms. I gave you some helpful articles on your Introduction post, and I hope they help.
Reach out anytime....hang in there! Remember that this current wave will end.
Hugs, Catina 🌼
Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.92 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Levothyroxine - 25 mcg
“Your brain and body know how to heal. Trust the process and keep going.”
Please Note: I am not a healthcare professional. Any advice given is based on personal experience and that of others in the lay withdrawal community.
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