Hi...I only tried 7.5 mg but made me so lethargic I was sick on my couch for days so had to discontinue. This whole process is so scary for me because I've tried so many things with no success.
I've never taken Remeron -- my psychiatrist won't give it to anyone but someone who has stopped eating because of the prevalence of extreme weight gain with it -- but I do know there were people on this forum who found it very helpful for their anxiety. These drug are very individual in their effects.
Hello, I have had similar problems with not being able to sleep. May I ask you what dose of Remeron you were taking? From my experience they always start too high. I have found that simply 15mg is enough to give me a decent sleep, it however does not have any effect on panic attacks or general anxiety.
Hi again! I have been doing CBT twice a week since February. Although much improved, I was still not happy with my progress and my team of doctors wanted md to try meds again. It's been pretty tough the past 2 weeks or so. I'm hoping a combo of everything will work!
I have a nice experience of taking Xanax, it easily control my nervousness and anxiety issues. Previously I was on Klonopin and its also a nice anti anxiety pills.
Medicines act differently for everyone, you should consult your doctor about therapies too.
Do you exercise so you get physically tired? (I know you're mentally tired, as you're a teacher!) Have you tried meditation? It can be a help. And are you in therapy?
Thank you all for your comments! I did try klonopin but made me severy depressed after several days. I really want to get away from using a benzo at night because I don't have good results/reactions but I get panic attacks and then can't sleep. I am calling my doctor soon to see if she has another suggestion. This is by far the hardest thing I've ever gone through! I'm a high school English teacher so have to be very careful what I take because I have to be "on" all day!
I'm in a somewhat similar situation trying to find a medication that works for me (see my post 'First Time Posting - Adverse Reaction to Medication':
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Anxiety/First-Time-Posting---Adverse-Reaction-to-Medication/show/2787143). I'm sorry I don't have a better response or advise, just wanted you to know you're not alone!
I've been taking klonopin for years but it doesn't do much -- everyone reacts differently. Because it's extremely addictive and hard to quit and, if taken for sleep interferes with REM sleep and causes rebound insomnia in many, it's best if you can get where you want to go without it. If you can't, it might be a help, but only after other options are exhausted.
The klonopin (clonazepam) didn't work or you didn't like the symptoms? This drug is fabulous. It relaxes your system and makes you sleepy. I was taking 0.5 mg and I could probably cut it in half. The first day, I felt extremely dizzy for 15 min. Slowly, my body adjusted. By day 3 or 4, I was fine with taking it.
I found that the combination of 1mg of melatonin and a homeopathic remedy called Calms Forte helped me fall asleep. Might work for you without having to get into using drugs to sleep.