10 weeks off mirtazapine, still no weight loss

Treatment and medication
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I was prescribed mirtazapine early in the year. I only took it for about 9 weeks and decided to stop because it was making my depression worse and it was making me gain weight.

I’ve always been underweight but mirtazapine gave me a belly. There isn’t a lot if fat (about 1 inch) but it’s still too much for me and I hate it. As soon as I noticed I was gaining belly fat, I panicked and immediately cut my calories right down.

It’s been 10 weeks since my last dose and this disgusting belly is showing no signs of leaving. I don’t get it. I’m still eating no more than 900-1000 calories a day and it’s still there. Do I have to eat even less than that?

I liked how I looked before these evil tablets ruined my body. It doesn’t feel like I’ll ever be happy with my body again and I’ll never take mirtazapine again. I hate my body now and just wish I could go back to looking how I did before.

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Hi I have recently weaned off for the same reason, my weight got so high that it was impacting my life more than the illness. I have been on a strict diet for 31 days and I cant see a difference either (I was weighing but my scales were not trust worthy). I have also had lots of vivid nightmares and notice the last couple of days anxiety is spiking too. I am feeling so exhausted and frustrated with this weightloss battle. The last year or so, while on mirt, I tried everything even hired a personal trainer I really thought coming off them would be the answer.