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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 userMember01 Feb 2021, 5:55 pm AEDT

Re: Changing meds

Yes. A really tough time. I hope I'm not being a nuisance

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WIPSenior Contributor01 Feb 2021, 5:55 pm AEDT

Re: Changing meds

Not your fault, and you aren't stupid @Bow

Communicate to her that you waited ages to see her & you feel she's helping you and you'd like to continue seeing her - ongoing, or in the interim if you decided to/and find alternative intensive therapy that she's suggested.

Im not across your thread fully, but you had a bad experience with comm MH over the weekend, didn't you? Let your psychologist know about that too, and explain you really need her help.