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Changing meds

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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Just poping in quickly to make sure your safe @WIP I'm sorry you didn't get the much deserved help that you needed and asked for. Your right the public system is so very broken. I'm not sure what to suggest I'm sorry but just wanted you to know that I am thinking about you. Is there someone that can be with you?

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I am so sorry @WIP I don’t know what to say.

This is so unfair.

💜🤗💜

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Hi @WIP , hope you are okay? What an awful experience for you....let us know you are safe. Take care. Traveller (mod)

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I am so sorry @WIP that you did not receive the help you rightly sought and clearly needed.

Our MH system may have improved a lot over the years. But it still has such a long way to go. The system is still very broken and severely under resourced. And unfortunately, the need is ever greater.

Im very worried for your welfare @WIP . To be knocked back for help, when it took such courage to ask for it in the first place, must make you feel hopeless.

Ideally you should have someone with you. Can you visit your mum, or have her visit you?

Im at a loss really, and dont know what else to say. I am very happy to sit with you though. And I expect to be around, if you want to chat. Wish I could do more.

Waves to @Eve7 @Bow @Anastasia

Emelia 💞

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Oh @WIP

I am at a loss for words. I am so sorry that happened to you. So many words come to mind about the Dr that sent you away, I am angry and crying real tears for you and just wish so much I could bundle you up and bring you here. I've got your back and I can tell you now dear L you are worth it!!!!

I recall you talking about a private hospital as an option but you didn't want to go back to one. Is there an alternative that you could contact today and register to be admitted there? I know the first time my boy went in to the private clinic I cried on the phone and said if he didn't I would likely lose him, it was the truth at the time. I got him in the next available bed two days later having quickly upped my health insurance policy to cover psych. If you don't feel strong enough to call them, I know your mum would. Perhaps ask her to come over, I know she'll walk hot coals for you. There's hope and help L. I'm sitting here right with you whilst we sort this out for you. Hugs, love, strength everything from the depths of my soul being sent to you right now. I so hope you feel it. I love you so much, so please, please, please, hold on and know that this shit will pass we just have to get you help and we will xoxoxo@

@Emelia8 @traveller @Eve7 @Bow 👏💞💞💞💞

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Morning @WIP

I am sorry to hear that happened to you. It was be extremely distressing when we reach out for help and get discarded by those who are meant to help us.

Please remember that we are here to support you in the good times and the bad.

Keep reaching out on here hon, you are important to use and worth it.

💜💛

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Still sitting with you dear L. Levi is here too such a cutie @WIP 🐾🐕🙏💕💖

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I see you @WIP 🙏💕

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Just letting you know I'm still here @Anastasia

I'm not very good, it's been a hard day after such a traumatic day/evening y'day

Thanks for all your thoughtful words everyone

👋 @Snowie @Emelia8 @Eve7 @Bow @traveller

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Thank you @WIP

I'm here for you 🤗💞

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