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Changing meds

WIPSenior Contributor15 July 2020, 11:14 am AEST

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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Unknown userMember02 Jan 2021, 7:30 pm AEDT

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Contacting the CAT Team sounds like a good idea, as Jynx mentioned @WIP

If you feel like you need help, please don't hesitate. 💞

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WIPSenior Contributor02 Jan 2021, 7:36 pm AEDT

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I contacted cat team and they are under resources due to covid etc. he suggested I go for a walk.

i think I need to go to hospital, but I'm so scared of the public system.

i just need something to calm me down and help me sleep.

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JynxModerator02 Jan 2021, 7:49 pm AEDT

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@WIP That is rough, but I really sense that you are listening to yourself and your needs right now. It may not be a very pleasant experience, but I trust you to be able to make the best decision to help you through this difficult time.

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Eve7Senior Contributor02 Jan 2021, 7:50 pm AEDT

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I’m scared of the public system too but when I went recently they were lovely and I felt safe and upported @WIP

They were good treating my wrist too when I started crying and said I’ve had a terrible year”.

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Unknown userMember02 Jan 2021, 7:52 pm AEDT

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Hmm! Go for a walk. 🥺 Not sure if that's helpful advice when feeling in crisis. Sorry to hear that they're so busy @WIP I totally understand about feeling fearful about going to hospital etc. I went through this several times last year. It can feel scary.
I was taken by ambulance 4 times to emergency. It was ok once I was there. I hope you feel you can ring 000 if you really feel that you need to. 🥰

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WIPSenior Contributor02 Jan 2021, 8:02 pm AEDT

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@Former-Member When you were taken to hospital,

did they give you something to calm

uou down & sleep.

or did you just have to wait around for hours to be seen

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AnastasiaSenior Contributor02 Jan 2021, 8:03 pm AEDT

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Oh @WIP sitting with you. Public isn't so bad if it's necessary hun ☹️🙏💞

Thanks @Emelia8 for the tag x

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Unknown userMember02 Jan 2021, 8:05 pm AEDT

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@WIP

I'd like to think they would, WIP. Surely they would. I guess it depends. I did have to wait a while before the doctor came. Depends how busy they area

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WIPSenior Contributor02 Jan 2021, 8:07 pm AEDT

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I'm all on my own, I can do it own my own

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Unknown userMember02 Jan 2021, 8:09 pm AEDT

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Don't you have any prn? @WIP

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