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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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Hi @WIP 🥰

I have been reasonably ok. Thanks for asking.
Trying to push past my negative feelings every day.
Just got home actually. Accompanied D for a specialist appointment this morning. Then lunch out, followed by shopping. Didn't buy anything though. Might go back tomorrow to get some shoes. Couldn't decide which ones to get.
How are you this evening?

Do you think the dbt classes will be helpful?

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WIPSenior Contributor

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Hi @Former-Member

Good to hear you have been travelling relatively well - good for you!

Im so, so tonight, thanks for asking.
I do think the DBT classes will be helpful, especially as I'm seeing my psych weekly at the moment - well she's on leave for 2 weeks, so that'll start back up again in Feb.

Go on, go back and get those shoes - you know you want to!!

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WIPSenior Contributor

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I really wish I had family and friends irl who cared about me. I'm so lonely, that I ache with sadness. No one to ask me 'How are you today' and actually care about my answer & want to just be around me cause they like/love me.

I've been so very sad for so very long. I think I'll be alone forever.

Not much point if that's the case. ☹️😢

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Emelia8Senior Contributor

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I too wish you had more people in your real life @WIP ... family and friends who genuinely care for you. If its any consolation at all ... I care for you a great deal. I genuinely like you and love the person you portray yourself to be. No, Im confident you are not destined to always be alone. 💓

Emelia 😄

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BowSenior Contributor

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I’m sorry you are so sad and alone @WIP and I’m sorry that you don’t have that connectedness with family and friends. Please hang in there 💕

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AnastasiaSenior Contributor

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You are very special @WIP

I am certain you won't be alone forever. Here if you want company dear L xx

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AnastasiaSenior Contributor

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Just a quick message to let you know.im thinking of you dear @WIP 🤗🙏💞🐕🐾🥓

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WIPSenior Contributor

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Thanks lovely lady @Anastasia

I'm not doing too good today, but your message has made me smile

Hope you are going ok today, after such an emotional past few days. xx

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AnastasiaSenior Contributor

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I'm sorry to hear that but I understand. It makes me happy I made you smile . I'm there with you in spirit hun. Love and hugs ❤️🤗

@WIP

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Emelia8Senior Contributor

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@WIP 😔🌷⭐💞

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