[ineedhelp7]

How long does it take for Mirtazapine to start working for depression? I've really been struggling over the last few days and today is the worst my depression has been. I feel anger, rage, guilt, paranoia all at the same time and I can't stop myself from crying.
I thought things were improving but they aren't, I'm also having suicidal thoughts although I don't think I would act upon them.
I really don't know how I have got to this point, the problems started with insomnia but now I feel like I am a complete mess (mentally). I'm having to force myself to eat and do the normal daily tasks but it is hard, I just want to take my sleeping meds now and sleep through all this.
I know I'm probably experiencing the effects of sleep deprivation but that doesn't make it any easier.
I've just had an argument with my other half but don't really care that I have upset her, I just feel numb and unemotional like this isn't real and that life is not real. I would not be like that if I were thinking properly.

[Miss Laura]

Mirtazipine for me started as soon as I took it as I was so sleep deprived. But its goes anywhere from 2-4 weeks for anti-depressants to start working completely.

Are you still feeling suicidal? I think you need to tell your GP even though you think you might not act upon the thoughts.... they can watch you more carefully than they do already!!

For me, mirtazapine knocked me out pretty much from the start so you should hopefully see some relief on the sleep front soon. That sounds like your biggest problem atm making everything else feel so much worse.

Unfortunately it didnt help my mood at all, even on increasing the dose eventually to 45mg (tho that did make me eat anything that wasn't nailed to the floor!) I stopped it for the side effects and the lack of benefit, but I really missed sleeping 18 hrs a day!

Anyway that's just me so here's hoping that it works for you, and that you get some much-needed rest soon

*Willow*

[ayana95]

I take Remeron at night along with Trazadone. It really helps me fall asleep. I sometimes feel depressed during the day thought. I think it works for 24 hours. I take 30mg. It work pretty much right away. I've been on it for almost 6 months

[ineedhelp7]

I took 15mg of Mirtazapine last night with 7.5mg of Zopiclone. I did sleep for about 6 hours and then I just lay there for another 3 drifting in and out of sleep. The hangover makes me feel more depressed this morning but I hope that will pass.
I feel so irritable this morning, I just want to be by myself today. My g/f has just gone out so at least I will get a morning of peace and quiet.

[ineedhelp7]

That is the last time I take Mirtazapine, it is horrific, I've been like a zombie all day and this has been my worst day for depression ever.
If I had 2 weeks I could take off work then I might have stuck with it and given it a proper go but this drug is of no help when you have to do stuff. I'll try a SSRI when I see my GP on Friday.