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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 userMember08 Jan 2021, 9:41 pm AEDT

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D's father drove. Was an awkward day. But at least I didn't have to drive. It's a confusing area to try and find your way around @WIP

Yes, trying to relax. 🤗💖

On my own watching a series, Winners and Losers. Well, sort of watching. Having a break from it Need a shower soon

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WIPSenior Contributor08 Jan 2021, 9:46 pm AEDT

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Ohh, sorry it was an awkward day @Former-Member

I think I used to watch Winners & Losers. It's about a group of girlfriends who reunite after years. Was there a girl with bright red hair?

A nice hot shower sounds lovely just before bedtime.

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Unknown userMember08 Jan 2021, 10:18 pm AEDT

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Yes, sounds like the show you saw @WIP

Might be a while before I go to bed, I think

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Unknown userMember08 Jan 2021, 10:45 pm AEDT

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Are you still up @WIP

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WIPSenior Contributor08 Jan 2021, 10:50 pm AEDT

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Yeah, for a little while - what's up @Former-Member

Are you ok?

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Unknown userMember08 Jan 2021, 10:52 pm AEDT

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it's ok. Sleep well @WIP

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WIPSenior Contributor08 Jan 2021, 11:00 pm AEDT

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Don't be embarrassed or feel like a failure - I understand.
You've had a really challenging day @Former-Member & you know that sometimes to cope with things you have a drink.
If you stop now, how will d know?

Have what you've had, help you sleep soon?
❣️❣️

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Unknown userMember08 Jan 2021, 11:02 pm AEDT

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Don't think I can sleep @WIP

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Unknown userMember08 Jan 2021, 11:04 pm AEDT

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There's a place I have to drive past often, where I was violently attacked and it disturbs me every time. I try to ignore it. But it's hard. @WIP

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WIPSenior Contributor08 Jan 2021, 11:11 pm AEDT

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Oh @Former-Member that must be so challenging having to drive past such a traumatic place for you. I can't imagine how you'd be able to cope with that, it would possibly bring back memories that you're probably trying desperately to let go of.

You had to drive past it today?

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