Hedgecutter Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 (edited) Been on Mirtazapine for a couple of months or so now and it seems to have (eventually) worked very well, although whether this is largely due to a positive change in circumstances remains a possible factor. However, over the past fortnight or so I've suddenly been having abnormally weird, random vivid dreams every single night and massive food cravings, particularly for sugary stuff (e.g. no interest for the usual sandwich at lunch time, just crisps, Jaffa cakes etc). I've put on half a stone and I've been trying to reverse the trend by 'dieting' but it's failing miserably. Despite the knowledge that it's bad, I suddenly have zero willpower and the considerable Haribo etc stash that's been sitting at the back of the kitchen cupboards (probably since Christmas) has suddenly been demolished. The crates of fizzy drink that I bought a while back whilst at Costco to 'last a while'? Gone. Quick Google search shows these to be common side effects of the tablets. Anybody else here have the same issue? Even writing this I'm considering going to make myself a cup of tea (in which I usually have a couple of sugars)... which is usually a serious rarity! Edited July 13, 2015 by Hedgecutter 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillonearth Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 If you're feeling depressed, ask a happy person for a jobby and squirt it up your arse with one of these babies: Guaranteed to cheer you up in no time, maybe.. Faecal transplants may help treat clinical depression. "The rats’ microbiota was cleared using antibiotics and then a faecal transplant was given from a human donor with clinical depression. The otherwise healthy rats began to show sings of depression, experiencing anxiety, weight loss and fatigue, much like human sufferers of the condition." No wonder - they've just had alien shite squirted up them. In times to come, will we end up with a jobby transfusion service? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DA Baracus Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Went to the doctors today. Got prescribed some pills (Fluoxetine). They're not suppositories but they can go up my fucking arse as far as I'm concerned. Really not keen on taking pills at all. I'm pretty worn out. Going to ask my work for next week off (got nothing on and have plenty of holidays to take. Going to hand in my notice if they say no. If the usual P&B fandans want to take the piss then go ahead. I'm pretty low anyway just now 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Went to the doctors today. Got prescribed some pills (Fluoxetine). They're not suppositories but they can go up my fucking arse as far as I'm concerned. Really not keen on taking pills at all. I'm pretty worn out. Going to ask my work for next week off (got nothing on and have plenty of holidays to take. Going to hand in my notice if they say no. If the usual P&B fandans want to take the piss then go ahead. I'm pretty low anyway just now I know a few folk who take them and they can be pretty tough at first (seem to make people much worse initially) but they do get people back on an even keel so worth persisting with them if you can get through the first couple of weeks. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pccabe Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Went to the doctors today. Got prescribed some pills (Fluoxetine). They're not suppositories but they can go up my fucking arse as far as I'm concerned. Really not keen on taking pills at all. I'm pretty worn out. Going to ask my work for next week off (got nothing on and have plenty of holidays to take. Going to hand in my notice if they say no. If the usual P&B fandans want to take the piss then go ahead. I'm pretty low anyway just now I'm on them DA and feel they help me. I notice it more if I forget to take it and can see my mood slipping. It's not forever mate and they will help you. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.A.F.C Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Went to the doctors today. Got prescribed some pills (Fluoxetine). They're not suppositories but they can go up my fucking arse as far as I'm concerned. Really not keen on taking pills at all. I'm pretty worn out. Going to ask my work for next week off (got nothing on and have plenty of holidays to take. Going to hand in my notice if they say no. If the usual P&B fandans want to take the piss then go ahead. I'm pretty low anyway just now Have you tried just getting outside for a walk or some fresh air? Sorry if this sounds like I'm being over simplistic but it does genuinely work to physically get away from the area or place causing you harm. I've hated a few jobs over the years and I found the act of just going outside the building for a few minutes worked wonders. You aren't getting paid for lunch so to me it's your time. Also after a holiday coming back feels awful. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philpy Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Went to the doctors today. Got prescribed some pills (Fluoxetine). They're not suppositories but they can go up my fucking arse as far as I'm concerned. Really not keen on taking pills at all. I'm pretty worn out. Going to ask my work for next week off (got nothing on and have plenty of holidays to take. Going to hand in my notice if they say no. If the usual P&B fandans want to take the piss then go ahead. I'm pretty low anyway just now Chin up mate. I'm due to go back to my work on Monday, can't really afford to take another week off, I've got an interview on Friday for another job, so hopefully I'll be handing my notice in when I go back on Monday. I don't feel a fraud for job hunting while I'm signed off, at the end of the day I need to think about myself. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DA Baracus Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Have you tried just getting outside for a walk or some fresh air? Sorry if this sounds like I'm being over simplistic but it does genuinely work to physically get away from the area or place causing you harm. I've hated a few jobs over the years and I found the act of just going outside the building for a few minutes worked wonders. You aren't getting paid for lunch so to me it's your time. Also after a holiday coming back feels awful. I walk to and from work and usually go out for a walk at lunch. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DA Baracus Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Chin up mate. I'm due to go back to my work on Monday, can't really afford to take another week off, I've got an interview on Friday for another job, so hopefully I'll be handing my notice in when I go back on Monday. I don't feel a fraud for job hunting while I'm signed off, at the end of the day I need to think about myself. Nor should you. The vast majority of companies think loyalty is only due to them and not from them to employees. I'm looking for other jobs. I want to move to Glasgow but can't afford it right now so just looking at something short term for now. Would even do something like an internet shopper at a supermarket again for a couple of months. At least I'd be on my feet and not slumped in front of a computer screen struggling to stay awake. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizfit Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Chin up mate. I'm due to go back to my work on Monday, can't really afford to take another week off, I've got an interview on Friday for another job, so hopefully I'll be handing my notice in when I go back on Monday. I don't feel a fraud for job hunting while I'm signed off, at the end of the day I need to think about myself. Nothing too feel guilty about, back in 2013 I booked a 2 week holiday at my last job with the sheer intention of getting a new job. Had an interview at my current place, was informed I had the job and handed in my notice on my first day back. Load lifted, felt happier and mentally stronger than I'd been for months. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philpy Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 My bosses themselves at our depot have been great, but they get no support from head office whatsoever. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JogaBonito Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Went to the doctors today. Got prescribed some pills (Fluoxetine). They're not suppositories but they can go up my fucking arse as far as I'm concerned. Really not keen on taking pills at all. I'm pretty worn out. Going to ask my work for next week off (got nothing on and have plenty of holidays to take. Going to hand in my notice if they say no. If the usual P&B fandans want to take the piss then go ahead. I'm pretty low anyway just now How are you sleeping? I understand that you're worn out, most of my crap days are closely associated with how badly I've slept. You should be praised for seeking help. Medication is usually best paired with behavioural therapy like cbt /dbt , whether that's with a professional or a book. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DA Baracus Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Erratically. Gotca decent sleep last night but been waking up randomly the past few nights before that. Doesn't mattee hoe much sleep I get though as I"m always knackered. Regularly have to fight sleep at work where I often feel really drowsy 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Heads up on the fluoxetine they can take a week or 2 to kick in and expect sleepless nights initially. They really worked for me though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DA Baracus Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Don't think I'm going to take them. Not keen at all on the idea of pills. I'm worried I'd get hooked on them for one. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Cuddy Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Don't think I'm going to take them. Not keen at all on the idea of pills. I'm worried I'd get hooked on them for one. It's obviously entirely up to you but I would say do your research before you make a decision. Read up on side-effects, find out about other people's experiences, but always remember, your experience is your own - you may never get the same effects as other people, you may not find it as helpful, you may find it to be the answer (many people do, I and other didn't). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.A.F.C Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 I walk to and from work and usually go out for a walk at lunch. Ok, just an idea. It helped me on occasion. Hope you feel better soon. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Don't think I'm going to take them. Not keen at all on the idea of pills. I'm worried I'd get hooked on them for one. Warning the following is based on my experience alone. I think there is a lot of misinformation about anti depressants. They are not happy pills, you won't be doped up to the eyeballs. They aren't Valium or sleeping pills. They just restore a chemical imbalance in the brain that allows you to function. I stopped taking fluoxetine one day after 2 years use as I felt I didn't need it any more. No ill effects or side effects. No one will know you are on them and nor will you other than you become a bit more rational in your thought process and reactions to life. I would 100% recommend it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboMikey Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 (edited) Been taking anti-depressants (mirtazapine) for a while now. Tried quite a few of the other ones which were okay, apart from venlafaxine, which I wouldn't recommend anyone take. I was very resistant to the idea of taking them at first but I've changed my opinion. I would barely be able to function without them. I've suffered from depression my whole adult life and the only time I've really stuck with the tablets for a solid period of time is the past few months. Subsequently, this is the first time in about 6 or 7 years when I've not woke up feeling miserable. I'd really recommend you give it a try, DA. Hedgecutter, they definitely do make you gain a bit of weight but you can offset it by staying active. The vivid dreams will stop eventually. Edited July 15, 2015 by JamboMikey 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bairn Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Feeling the need to post in this thread yet again but not really sure how to put in words how I'm feeling just now 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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