HI,
I have been taking Mirtazapine for 5 days for depression and anxiety. I work in a school with kids but have had to ask for some more time off as I am feeling worse this week. Does anyone have any good news about Mirtazapine or anti depressants in general. Is anyone able to work and function normally on them or get better and be able to cope without them eventually. (I am looking for a little light somewhere !)
Cheerie
Hi Cheerie
I've been on mirtazipine for a number of years and was able to teach okay. It certainly doesn't interfere with day to day functioning in my experience. It does take a while - from 3 - 8 wks before you see any benefit. So, I'd give it a go for a few wks at least. I'm trying to come off gradually as I'm retired now and have been taking them for 4-5 yrs!
I hope things improve for you.
Thanks for replying ericleo! It's been 3 weeks now and I still feel unreal and lack concentration at times. Did you have to take time off work at the beginning?? I just want to get back to work and feel NORMAL !
Cheers.
Hi Cheerie
I had some time off if I remember correctly! Could you ask to go in for half the week or half days to begin with? I think once you get back to work, you can sense whether the meds are helping. However, only you can decide when you feel able to return to work. Whatever you decide, I wish you well - its not easy, but it's worth perservering!