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Changing meds

Changing meds

Hi. I battled MDD & acute anxiety nearly all of my adult life. I've been on numerous different SSRIs, SRNIs, antipsychotics, tried rTMS & ECT. Am addicted to a benzo for my anxiety.

I am in the process of swapping out from a SRNI to a MAOI and the wash out period is hell. I really don't think I'm going to make it. This is the darkest place I have ever been.
I have no family support, honestly no friends, not able to work & are completely isolated.

i don't feel my medical team actually care much anymore, they are overwhelmed by new clients because of covid.

i hardly sleep, but the last thing in my mind before I do, is how much I want to die. It's the first thought of the day when I wake up.

what if this new medication doesn't work either??

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@Emelia8 @Snowie

I need to do some last minute shopping, but the anxiety I'm feeling this morning, I think it'll have to wait to during the weeks. I bought a lot of things online, which worked well - but, need a few little trinkets up my sleeve.
Going to one of the main Shopping Centres in Melbourne, like Chadstone would just freak me out!!

Hope you ladies have a nice day 🌸🌺

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Hi @Anastasia

I wasn't sure if you were around this morning. How are you going? Hope you get to relax a bit after your chaotic working week ❣️🐶❣️❣️

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Hi lovely,

I had my work Christmas party last night. It was great but I'm feeling very under the weather now. Waiting to watch the premier's live update to hear the latest gloom around the covid outbreak. Unfortunately one of our family Christmas's is off as well as New Year's Eve (my Birthday) for same family members. Feeling pretty sad around it and nervous about what the next few days may bring 😭

I totally understand your anxiety around shopping centres. Very wise to avoid them @WIP

Love and hugs to you and Levi 💞🤗🐕❣️

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Oh dear @Anastasia I totally understand your feeling of gloom around the Premiers update on Covid. We've been through it here in Vic &'it's just awful - the anticipation around what you are allowed to do, but mainly what your not allowed to do.

I'm sad to hear that one of your family Christmas' will not take place, but sadder to learn your b'day will also not take place ☹️☹️ Your bf and sons, better step up & give you a celebration not to forget! ❤️

Its really sh1tty timing that these covid cases have popped up in NSW. It's just sad.

Thinking of you &'knowing what you are going through. Fingers crossed NSW contact tracing is better than VICs,'when we had the 2nd wave hit. I'm sure that they do - so that might just be the saving grace for everyone's plans. XX

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Good morning @WIP 👋💖

No sign or word from tradie. Have rang heaps, all busy. Might have to try again on Monday.
No, he hasn't been paid, thank goodness. So, he still hopefully will return. Been going on for a long time.
Not sure what I'll do today. Still having coffee and toast. ☕️
I hope you get some shopping done. I need to go, but not sure whether to go today. Shopping centres are extremely busy on weekends, especially now.

Good morning @Emelia8 Hope your day goes well. 💞☕️

Good morning to others here 👋☕️💞

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Thanks for the recommendation @WIP

Will leave it until next week. 🌺🌸

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That's so strange @Former-Member you're tradie appears to have done a disappearing act!!

hopefully he'll get back to you on Monday, although that's a long wait for you 🤞

Yeah, I've made the decision not to go shopping today - too stressful. Now it means I have to do some housework. Enjoy your coffee & toast ☕️

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Always housework to do @WIP

Probably a good idea for you to avoid shopping on the weekend. It'll be crazy there. Hopefully Monday won't be too bad.
I've got the washing on, that's about it so far. 🌷

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Afternoon @Former-Member @WIP @Anastasia @Emelia8 @Maggie and anyone else passing through.

Hoping your day is going ok

Been out with the family this morning.

Just enjoying a cuppa now with the dog close by.

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Hi @WIP Are you still there? 🌷

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