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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 @Snowie

Yes, perhaps. you don't have to sit with me, it's ok

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SnowieSenior Contributor

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Am happy to sit with you @WIP

You are worth being here for

💜

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Unknown userMember

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Hi there @WIP,

I'm worried about you so I'm going to check in via email and chat to you there.

Here with you,

Sphinxly 🐣

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Emelia8Senior Contributor

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I would love to sit with you too @WIP ... so I am here if you want to talk. Really sorry you werent feeling up to attending your DBT course today. I'm disappointed for you, because I know its important for you. But please dont beat yourself up ... you were not feeling well enough to go. Fingers crossed for next week. 😄💞

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

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hello @WIP , sitting with you too with @Former-Member , @Snowie , @Emelia8 , @Bow

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WIPSenior Contributor

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BowSenior Contributor

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Oh @WIP sitting with you. I'm really sorry that it's so hard for you. Can I do something? A hug? 🤗

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WIPSenior Contributor

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Thanks for the hug @Bow

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BowSenior Contributor

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Please @WIP stay here

@Former-Member

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BowSenior Contributor

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Will you call the SCBS @WIP even the SANE help desk?

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