Hi, I'm Lelaine

June 23, 2026··

I was on 45 mg of Mirtazapine for 8 years. I completed a 2 month taper and have been off the Mirtazapine for 6 weeks. My mood is good, but managing the physical symptoms of increased heat, early awakenings and GI upset and making me crazy.

Mirtazapine — 45 — 8 years — completed taper | without clinician

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Catina2mo ago

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi Lelaine! Welcome..... ❤️ Congrats for getting off the Mirtazapine! That's no small feat. You did do a pretty rapid taper, which might explain some of your symptoms right now. Sometimes symptoms can emerge weeks to a few months after cessation of a drug. I'm glad that your mood is in a good place! It will take some time for things to stabilize, so treat your body well. Try to stay away from alcohol, sugar, nicotine, caffeine, and any recreational drugs. Be careful with supplements too. Eat whole unprocessed foods and stay well hydrated. Here are some links you might find helpful: https://taper.community/thread/c16f5e67-65ba-41f4-91e3-01ec6a6fc03d https://taper.community/resources/blog/gastrointestinal-symptoms-during-withdrawal https://taper.community/thread/57d0fb51-6e6e-4517-9d3d-1dd2f2e3880c https://taper.community/resources/blog/windows-and-waves-withdrawal-pattern We look forward to supporting you through your healing process. Please let us know if you have any questions! 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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