Mirtazapine effects & mood gym *SU Trigger*

[john82]

Been a while thought I'd write an update.

My appointment isn't until December not sure what to expect, I'm a little nervous mainly cause I don't want to be back in that position it's been tough the last 2 weeks it's as if I can feel I'm struggling and my moods going downwards again constantly trying to remain positive etc.

I'm not on any meds at the mo I was taking cbd oil but I went away for a week and left them at home so I'm trying to restart that.

Works been good although ive been off for a week and I'm trying to get my mind back into work but it's really hard, don't feel like doing anything.

Hope you've all been okay

[Suzi]

Lovely to see you. How come you've been off for a week?

[john82]

Lovely to see you. How come you've been off for a week?

We went away for a week in Wales.

[Suzi]

OO I love Wales.

[john82]

Had a meeting with a psychiatrist the other day all he can offer me as i told him i was still mainly struggling with my moods being up & low was the following

Agomelatine (which worrys me as i need liver test every so often)

Vortioxetine

and for anxiety

Buspirone

I'm very anxious about going bk on the meds due to the side effects i was getting.Hes assured me these wouldnt cause the same side effects and they'd be no problem coming off the meds if they didn't agree ???

[Paula]

Buspirone is very effective for anxiety

[john82]

Yeah I've been looking into them the only thing that puts me off is the people saying it's causes weight gain.

I seem to be struggling alot at the moment with work issues with my pay and esa stopping my money due to work etc. Spoke to my boss today he said I'm v lucky as I should be back up to working full time hours by now which hasn't helped.

[Paula]

Charming, and possibly an illegal thing to say under disability regulations?? Yes, buspirone causes weight gain but, for me, it meant I could cope better with life. And that was far more important for me.

[Suzi]

We've had a fair few members on those or some of those. They do seem to help.

[Suzi]

I think you should talk to your union about comments like that!