Mirtazepine

[Cammy]

So I keep having issues with panic/anxiety. A few days ago things got so bad that I had to phone a mental health crisis line in the middle of the night to talk to a psych nurse. I don't ever resort to this, but felt I had no choice. I find that nights are the worst, and often I have the panic attack actually wake me up. And what a way to wake up - pulse racing pounding away in my head and neck, cold sweat, fear, and so on (typical panic attack stuff). SO, I have Mirtazepine on hand, but I've not had a lot of experience with it. I've been taking at bedtime for about 4 nights now, and I think it might be helping me get to sleep a little better, but it's still early days.

My question to my fellow mosaic family members is "Has anyone had experience with this medication and how did you find it worked for you?" Also, " Did you experience any notable side effects and what were they?"

I am thinking of taking this stuff for a few months to stop this night panic attack thing and also to help fight the insomnia brought on by anxiety. I was up for almost 6 days a week ago, partially environmental, but a huge psychological component to it. Any information from anyone who has actually used this stuff would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks so much in advance.