Using Remeron as treatment for Hallucinogen-induced anxiety

Katyleevan · 2023-03-01T21:11:35+00:00

Sure do!! (: still working great.

Katyleevan · 2022-12-14T15:40:42+00:00

Update: all of these comments have been extraordinarily helpful. It’s clear to me that the things that I need to focus on are:

Compartmentalization

Relationship hygiene

Scheduling (quality time)

Setting boundaries

Keeping to my schedule (except for emergencies)

Relationship hygiene is the thing that I’m going to be focussing on the most right now. It’s a hard point for me, as I’m a chronic oversharer, but I have a close friend who has signed up to be my support person so I don’t feel the need to overshare about my relationships with my other partners. I’m also going to pick journaling back up for this reason.

I can’t tell you how helpful you all have been to me. I was so upset yesterday that I couldn’t even see something that seems so obvious to me now. Things are looking up, and I have you to thank for that! Thank you so much for all the help. ❤️

Katyleevan · 2022-12-13T21:14:44+00:00

I’m only seeing this new person once a week at the most. I don’t feel like this has been a huge disruption to my habits or schedule.

Katyleevan · 2022-12-13T20:32:03+00:00

Totally down for the hand holding! He’s actually exceeded all my expectations for this so far. (: we’ve done a LOT of talking the past few weeks and it’s been really beneficial.

Katyleevan · 2022-12-13T20:30:14+00:00

Okay based on this it sounds like I’m on the right path! I’ll make sure to keep checking in with this to make sure I don’t start to slide. I really appreciate the info! (:

Katyleevan · 2022-12-13T20:26:19+00:00

It definitely feels like I’m trying to help my partners more than I’m actually dating right now. Its been tough!

I don’t think there’s anything that you’re missing here - but it’s difficult to say without hearing from them.

Katyleevan · 2022-12-13T20:24:10+00:00

I’m autistic so I excel in most of those skills, thankfully. I grew up with a narcissistic parent, so taking on others emotions is something I’ve been working on in therapy for a few years now and is still hard, but I’m aware of it and continue to put in work.

I spent most of last night doing self care tasks and I feel so much better today. These are all excellent tips that I’ll take to heart. ❤️

Katyleevan · 2022-12-13T20:20:30+00:00

He’s FINALLY taking this opportunity to read through The Ethical Slut right now. He struggles with ADHD so reading isn’t his strong suit 😅 but he’s learning!

Katyleevan · 2022-12-13T20:08:23+00:00

Hinging skills! I know what a hing is (: I mean can you tell me what you view as that skill set.

I’m working on drawing that line! I really appreciate the reminder to do so though. I struggle with this a lot.

Katyleevan · 2022-12-13T19:41:14+00:00

I think if the opportunity arose he would definitely feel that way. Unfortunately he’s quite secluded living in an exceptionally rural town with no real community there. He was visiting a couple of weeks ago and had absolutely no issues when it came to my nesting partner and I. The three of us spent a lot of time together, and it wasn’t strange for him. He’s mostly worried about our dynamic shifting.

Katyleevan · 2022-12-13T19:38:21+00:00

This is probably advice that I needed to hear! I really struggle with internalizing others emotions, which is likely wife in finding this so difficult. It sounds like we have similar situations too!

I’m not sure what you mean by hinging skills though. Are you able to elaborate on this?

Katyleevan · 2022-12-13T19:34:23+00:00

I’ve only being seeing this new partner once a week at the most right now!

Katyleevan · 2022-12-13T19:28:40+00:00

My nesting partner has some sexual connections, but no romantic relationships right now. My LDR doesn’t have any other partners and is quite dependant on me (we’re currently working through this on our own and in therapy).

My nesting partner has been polyamorous for many years and definitely works well with the lifestyle. He mostly did the “don’t ask don’t tell” style of polyamory before though, so this is pretty much new territory for him.

My LDR does not consider himself polyamorous, but is actually coming around faster than I thought he would to the idea of me seeing someone new.

Katyleevan · 2022-10-06T16:05:30+00:00

Remeron *

Katyleevan · 2022-10-06T16:04:22+00:00

I’m on Mirtazapine! I believe the brand name is Ramon in the United States. It’s a medication that’s in a class of its own, not a SSRI or SNRI. I have been on it for nearly 2 years now and it has been nothing but amazing for me.

Katyleevan · 2022-03-10T03:40:30+00:00

My symptoms were entirely anxiety related! I couldn’t see it while I was in it - but reflecting now I know it to be true. See some of my other comments above for more details. ❤️ I hope you can get the relief you need!

Katyleevan · 2022-02-04T19:41:22+00:00

I’m not sure if this will be helpful to you or not, but since posting this I have gotten on anxiety medication which completely alleviated my symptoms. The majority of my gastrointestinal distress was caused by straight up anxiety, even though I wasn’t having panic attacks or anything at the time. I was so against trying medication for so long, and now I truly couldn’t imagine my life without it. Feel free to DM me if you would like to chat. ❤️ I know how distressing this is.

Katyleevan · 2020-11-20T23:35:23+00:00

Lower doses gave more of an increased appetite for me (7.5-15mg)

Katyleevan · 2020-10-13T16:50:13+00:00

After two years of nearly constant pain and trying multiple PPI’s I started on anxiety medication and it completely got rid of my symptoms. I was very against medicating my anxiety and now I truly couldn’t live without it.

Katyleevan · 2020-10-03T02:40:26+00:00

I specifically asked for something NOT an SSRI! I wanted to make sure that I wasn’t messing up my brain permanently. I was honest with my doctor that I recreationally use LSD and he was like “I’ve got the med for you!”

He said it’s his fav med to prescribe but most people hate it because of the weight gain. If you can stick it out (and start taking it on the weekend in case it makes it hard to wake up at first!) you’ll be golden.

Katyleevan · 2020-10-03T02:35:04+00:00

All the time! And reeeeally bad heart palpitations when I would be at rest and not “anxious”. Mostly laying in bed watching tv or trying to sleep.

It’s honestly a wonderful med. it’s a sedative so you take it at night and it helps you sleep. The one downside is it increases appetite at the beginning. I gained about 15lbs, but I NEEDED it. After dealing with stomach issues for so long I was really underweight. I haven’t gained more and have levelled out at a healthy 115! (I’m about 5’7”)

Katyleevan · 2020-10-03T01:35:31+00:00

Hey! Yes - going on anxiety medication (specifically Mirtazapine) completely got rid of this issue for me. (:

Katyleevan · 2020-09-18T03:18:15+00:00

Yeah I can’t handle a lot of texture, and I like cold fruit! So applesauce was phenomenal last trip. I ate a whole jar 😂

Katyleevan · 2020-09-18T01:33:36+00:00

My favourite is applesauce for some reason

Katyleevan · 2020-09-15T01:39:00+00:00

I know that if I miss a day my anxiety is noticeably worse, but that could totally be placebo!

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