Depression
"I was prescribed 15 mg mirtazipine one month ago for the symptoms of depression, in my case low mood, insomnia, lack of appetite, and anxiety. Sedative effects were immediate: the first three nights I slept 12 hours, which then settled into a more restful 8. Depression also lifted immediately, in large part, I suspect, because I was able to sleep. I also started eating anything that could plausibly be considered edible! For many this is an unwanted response, but in my case, it was a welcome relief. As with the sedation, this effect diminished and stabilized quickly. Only negative effect was zombification for the first few days. And while mirtazipine essentially cured my depression, it significantly reduced but has not eradicated my anxiety."