Mental Health Zoloft or Mirtazapine?

[JohnsThrowAway234]

Hello everyone,

diagnosed with anxiety and depression. Very low interest in things, racing thoughts, hopelessness, negative thinking. You know the deal.

ive been on sertraline (an SSRI) for 3 weeks and it has levelled me out somewhat and stopped my anxiety. No more dark crying spells or panic attacks.

unfortunately I think it has reduced my empathy and love and joy somewhat. A kind of emotional blunting.

Im considering switching to Mirtazapine instead as I don't want to live in a disinterested haze where I can't feel for other people.

has anyone experi need the kind of....SSRI apathy I'm describing and made such a switch?

 

[eye dew Things]

Hi John and welcome. I suffer from GAD as well. I tried Zoloft years ago and it turned me into a Zombie. I have no experience with Mitrazapine.

Others will chime in with more help, this is a great community. They didn't offer a low dose Benzo like Ativan, Klonopin? They are addictive drugs, but taken responsibly will stop the racing thoughts and negativity.

 

[JohnsThrowAway234]

Would you be able to elaborate on the zombie feeling for me? I would love to pin down what is me, what is depression and what is Zoloft. Hearing other experiences may help me do so.

 

[kleinerkiffer]

OD -> Mental Health

 

[Lightning-Nl]

Neither.

 

[nuttynutskin]

Mirtazapine has a lot less side effects than other antidepressants. The only real reason I didn't keep taking it was because it gave me strange dreams/nightmares and I was already taking xanax. It did help with my mood tho iirc so I think it would be at least worth a try.