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I was the first in my family to speak out in defence of depression and educate anyone who would listen. Depression has been my best friend throughout my life.
Maybe we all could contribute to a book on how life is with depression and how hard our lives can be just to carry on one more hour or day. We could educate others by having them walk in our shoes. We need to be kind to each other; depression steals so much of us; we are strong people.
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In 1985 I was prescribed surmontil; in1990 started Prozac to present and I started mirtazapine (Remeron) 2007 to present. I have been on the combined medications since 2007.
When I started the mirtazapine I had some side effects; lightheadness, increased appetite, dry mouth but these did not last very long. I have tolerated the combination therapy very well and don't need as much sleep as I used to need. I am in my late sixties; these drugs helped me live my life to the best that I can.
Talk to your doctor about the side effects and precautions before you start this medication.
Good Luck!
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