mirtazapine

[mcjay]

I have BPD and was recently put on the anti depressant Mirtazapine (30mg). Since being put on it I have become very angry and even aggresive (aggressive). I have been losing my temper alot easier than I ever did before and today I was so angry I kicked a wall in my house with such aggresion (aggression) that it burst. I am frightened of what I could do when I lose control like this and even have thoughts of hitting people and smashing their windows when they hurt me.

Never in my life have I been like this. People always refer to me as being reserved, quiet and even timid.
usually in the past I have resorted to self harm although I have this under control now.

I know anger is a normal emotion that we all have in us but could the aggresion (aggression) be caused by the new drug?

[ILADVOCATE]

If someone has moodswings that tend towards bipolar instead of just depression sometimes an anti-depressent can sometimes worsen mania which has anger or aggressive qualities in some people. Speak to your psychiatrist about this.