I ask a question about Elavil awhile back and if I should try it. I talk to my Dr. about it and he put me on Remeron which is in the same family as Elavil. Ive not taken it yet out of fear of reactions Ive had from the other 7 AD's Ive been on. Has anyone taken Remeron for anxiety disorders/panic attacks/depression??? Im at my wits end with trying all this meds, and suffering through this for going on 2 yrs now!! HELP!!! 2009-2010 were very hard for me, and now so far, 2011 isnt looking much better!!! Im tired of being tired, Im tired of being anxious, scared out of my mind, tired of waking up each day and my thoughts going directly straight to death, either of someone close to me or myself. Wondering "Will I die today?" I really cant just do this anymore. Im not suicidal at all, just the opposite. I WANT to live, but I feel like Im not until all this craziness gets under control. Im too scared to try to live.
Does Remeron help at all with anxiety/depression?
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- 13 Jan 2011 by englishrose_12
- Topics:
- elavil, remeron, depression, post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, anxiety and stress, fear
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marjorie ...13 Jan 2011
It sounds like you are very upset so I am going to try to ease your mind some if I can. I am too am on Remeron and it has helped me a great deal. I can finally get some sleep which I haven't done in a few years. I too have severe depression and at one time was on Paxil which was the greatest thing that ever happened to me, I found out there is life out there it helped with my depression and anxiety a lot but they had to take me off it because of putting me on Cymbalta for Fibromyalgia but I am stil functioning with the Cymbalta and Remeron. The Remeron helps me sleep so that I can function during the day and the anxiety isn't as bad. I would suggest to you tat you get started on the Remeron like you doctor says and see what it does for you maybe if you can sleep your depression and anxiety won't be so bad and I would also suggest if you are not already getting some steady counseling.
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Good job marjorie! You are so supportive!
Thanks Psyched I try to be I have been through hell and back so I know a lot of what these people are going through. Thanks again, marjorie zych
Thank you so much Marjorie!! Actually I do go to therapy once a month, but it doesnt feel like it helps a whole lot. As far as sleeping, I already sleep pretty good. Maybe the Remeron would help me sleep deeper and more sound. So you said the Remeron actually does help with your anxiety? Or atleast brings it down some enough that you can function? My anxiety levels are so high that I cant even drive by myself or stay home alone out of fear of going into a panic attack and being alone and something happening to me. The way I feel everyday is just terrible. Not to mention the stomach problems Im having..which my Dr has done every test possible on me, and so far nothing physically has been found. Now I have to have an endoscope done because they think I may have an ulcer. One thing after another. I know your not a Dr, but you may be able to help me with this question.
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Will going thru a couple of extremely traumatic events within 2 months time trigger anxiety? I had no anxiety and no panic attacks until Sept of 09. A dear friend of mine died suddenly in June 09 and my father was diagnosed with terminal stage 4 lung cancer in Aug. 09. I have read up on post traumatic stress syndrome and I have some symptoms of that. Like reliving those events over and over and over in my mind. I am going to bring it up to my therapist during my next visit. Well Ive blabbed enough. Again, I cant thank you enough for your thoughts and support! It helps to know Im not alone in this thing.
If you are going through reliving the events over and over it sounds like it may be PTSD or a form of it. I am real sorry to hear of he losses in your life. I went through a time when I lost my daughter on a Sunday and then my mom the following Sunday one week to the day and then the next Sunday was Mother's Day so I know how it feels to lose people it is not easy. I will make you are friend ad we cantalk as much as you want. It is always good to know you are not alone an your not. Take care my friend, marjorie zych
I am on Remeron for depression and anxiety and it helps me so much,I couldn't sleep without it.I suffer panic attacks and have xanax for that and I am also seeing a therapist.Make sure you take the remeron right before you are ready for bed,it will make you very sleepy.The only side effect that I can't stand is the weight gain,but it is worth it compared to the anxiety and depression!!!
Hi, I just registered. I have been depressed all my life,but lately, like four months now I have been extremely depressed... and have been dignosed with bi-polar now. The dr. put me on Remeron on January 24th,,10 days now that I"ve been on 15mgs... when I first took it I slept all night and the next day all day... so I cut the pill in half for maybe 3 three nights,, since then been on the full 15mgs. I haven't noticed any help at all yet with the depression or the anxiety... in fact I think I"m worse.. I lose my temper over the littlest things.. and am very edgy, which I wasn't before. Do you have to go through all this before the med really kicks in? Or do you think this med isn't for me at all. I know I haven't been on it that long... but boy do I hate what its doing to me.. I"m so tired of being so depressed, and have tried so many other AD's.. This drug was kind of my last resort.. so I"m desparately looking for some answers...
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if anyone can help me I"d really appreicate all your suggestions.. do you think I should ask the dr. tomorrow ( have an appt.) to up it yet? or is it too soon to tell? I really need some help... I keep thinking maybe this med isn't for me after all... Achyten
achyten, It doesn't sound like Remeron is the right one for you. Everyone responds differently and if you have bi-polar disorder there are different drugs for that and maybe Remeron is not the right one. Have you tried others? There is Lithium, Depakote, Rispieradal to name a few that are commonly used for bi-polar. Good luck and hope this helps, marjorie zych
Hi Marjorie,, well it's been thirteen days since I started the remeron, and I"m glad I waited it out as all those bad feelings went away, and I'm starting to feel better,, much better as a matter of fact. I sleep good now,, don't have to take a sleeping pill anymore,, I was up to taking 2 sleeping pills before. I"m looking like my old self again too... as I was even hating to look at myself in the mirror cause I was looking soo tired and worn out. Remeron is working for me after all. Sometimes we have to weather through some of the side effects and get to where we want to be..I could feel a bit better,, so I"m hoping with a few more days I'll be happier and a bit more normal... so to speak... ty for your comment anyway... achyten
achyten, I am so glad you are doing better because I think Remeron is a wonderful drug and yes sometimes we have to wait for results they don't always come when we want them. Good luck and hope you continue to do well, marjorie zych
i just wanted to add the elavil is a tricylic and remeron is a tetracyclic