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Changing meds

WIPSenior Contributor

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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WIPSenior Contributor

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Thanks @Emelia8

I don't cope well with this time of year. Anniversaries, I'm in the same spot as I was last year- remembering that I didn't achieve anything and I'm so far from where I'd like to be.😢

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Good morning @WIP @Emelia8 @Anastasia @Eve7 and everyone. 💞🤗

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Eve7Senior Contributor

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Lovely to see you all @Former-Member @Former-Member @Anastasia @Emelia8 @WIP

Be kind to yourselves today.

💚🦋💚

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AnastasiaSenior Contributor

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You too dear @Eve7 🙏🤗💞

Are you ok sweets?

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Eve7Senior Contributor

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Still in bed @Anastasia

Hope you’re ok ❤️❤️❤️

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AnastasiaSenior Contributor

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That is good to her. It's been big days of late hasn't it!?

Yes sweets, I'm ok.

I received a beautiful diamond painting for my birthday and I'm working on it now. Sunflowers🌻🌻🌻 and a puppy. My boy still in bed and S2 amusing himself. Coffee and relax 😀😀😀

@Eve7

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Eve7Senior Contributor

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I’m exhausted @Anastasia but need to get moving soon.

It’s good you’re doing some diamond painting. and I trust it’s relaxing for you.

I’m thinking of getting into the pool today as it’s really hot but just have to decide if it’s worth the risk of exposing my wrist or if it’s safer to wrap over the cast in plastic.

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AnastasiaSenior Contributor

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A swim sounds lovely @Eve7 . I hink wrap it then you can mentally relax without he worry and enjoy your time in the pool xxx

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WIPSenior Contributor

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I can't live like this, these roller coaster of emotions, but mainly deeply sad and I cry all the time. On days like today I'm barely holding on.

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JynxModerator

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@WIP even if it is barely, you are still holding on. Lending you some strength today, hope you can get some respite from all the overwhelm

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