"psych prescribed venlafaxine, neulactil + mirtazapine (have been on mirtazapine for 2 years). so far taking venlafaxine i am energetic, i am thinking clearly, feel more confident &amp; i am not emotional at all. i also noticed my appetite has reduced severely (i gained 16kgs on mirtazapine). 5 days in i still have very minimal appetite, i am finding that i have a day where i am energetic and days where i am not. i often get a bit of euphoria but i am so far pleased with everything. i expect i will up the dosage eventually. suicidal thoughts have been minimal but they&#039;re occur sporadically. i also have moments where i zone out but this may be because i am still getting used to the medication."