circadianGene
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I am looking for expert opinion for tapering off Bromazepam(3mg) with Remeron. Searched the forums for
relevant posts but none found so my apologies if it is already discussed in detail.
In short am using Bromazepam(alternating 1.5mg/3mg) for over two years primarily for Insomnia
(highly stubborn, chronic and genetic). I have used AD(SSRI) 20 years ago and Insomnia is lifted
beautifully on AD's. Nowadays no significant exogenous depression(meaning mood wise, however insomnia is
telltale sign of depression) but my life has become standstill, no mental energy, impairment of executive functions.
Mental fog and anorexia. I want to get back on track, problem is with previous experience with AD's I have in
built strong resistance to be on AD. Sometimes I went to extremes to avoid AD such as fasting, Gluten free
diets and herbal concoctions. But frankly I am losing my war with Insomnia using alternative medicine tools.
So I have searched for AD which can help me with sleep and can be tapered off less painfully than Benzos. I have browsed Ashton's site for Benzos(http://www.benzo.org.uk/manual/index.htm) and I believe even simple tapering is not possible with my case (30 years+ Genetic
insomnia) if I don't replace Benzo effect with other medicine,supplement, Vitamin, Lifestyle change etc.
Is Remeron good candidate for me? I have not used TCA before.
relevant posts but none found so my apologies if it is already discussed in detail.
In short am using Bromazepam(alternating 1.5mg/3mg) for over two years primarily for Insomnia
(highly stubborn, chronic and genetic). I have used AD(SSRI) 20 years ago and Insomnia is lifted
beautifully on AD's. Nowadays no significant exogenous depression(meaning mood wise, however insomnia is
telltale sign of depression) but my life has become standstill, no mental energy, impairment of executive functions.
Mental fog and anorexia. I want to get back on track, problem is with previous experience with AD's I have in
built strong resistance to be on AD. Sometimes I went to extremes to avoid AD such as fasting, Gluten free
diets and herbal concoctions. But frankly I am losing my war with Insomnia using alternative medicine tools.
So I have searched for AD which can help me with sleep and can be tapered off less painfully than Benzos. I have browsed Ashton's site for Benzos(http://www.benzo.org.uk/manual/index.htm) and I believe even simple tapering is not possible with my case (30 years+ Genetic
insomnia) if I don't replace Benzo effect with other medicine,supplement, Vitamin, Lifestyle change etc.
Is Remeron good candidate for me? I have not used TCA before.
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