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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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WIPSenior Contributor05 Jan 2021, 5:06 pm AEDT

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Good on you @Eve7 !!👍👍

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Unknown userMember05 Jan 2021, 5:23 pm AEDT

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Good on you for going for a walk @Eve7 👍😍

I fell asleep 😴

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Eve7Senior Contributor05 Jan 2021, 7:09 pm AEDT

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AnastasiaSenior Contributor06 Jan 2021, 7:16 am AEDT

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Sending you love and light for today @WIP

🤞🙏💪✔️💞🐕🐾❤️

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WIPSenior Contributor06 Jan 2021, 8:47 am AEDT

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Thank you @Anastasia

I hope you have a good day lovely lady! 💖💖

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AnastasiaSenior Contributor06 Jan 2021, 10:26 am AEDT

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Thank you beautiful @WIP

Emotionally charged at the moment, sinking and just trying to float. I have my massage shortly. Hopefull that will help. Love you and holdng your hand at your appointment today. You are such an insiration and have such a tremendous amount of courage, love you L xox

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WIPSenior Contributor06 Jan 2021, 10:57 am AEDT

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Oh, @Anastasia I have been wondering how you have been going, and wanting to touch base, but was just a mess yesterday and still a bit today.

I'm glad to hear that you are having a massage, I just know if will help (physically and mentally).

Thank you for your support. You're the one who is an inspiration - running a household, working FT, looking after your boy, maintaining a r'ship with your bf, dealing with your father's illness - the list goes on. I look up to you and always take a piece of advice from nearly every post you make, not just on my thread, but when you are supporting others. We are all so very, very lucky to have you in our lives.

Love you,

L & Levi

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Eve7Senior Contributor06 Jan 2021, 12:00 pm AEDT

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Thinking of you today @WIP and really hoping your appointment goes well.

I admire you so much.

💙💖💙

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Emelia8Senior Contributor06 Jan 2021, 12:35 pm AEDT

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I could not agree with you more there @WIP , about our @Anastasia . But you are right up there too. 💞😊

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Eve7Senior Contributor06 Jan 2021, 12:38 pm AEDT

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So are you @Emelia8

Love you so much

💖💕💖

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