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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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BowSenior Contributor

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Sure @Anastasia where we off to?

what chaos is happening tonight for you?

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Emelia8Senior Contributor

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Coming to join you ladies here @WIP @Anastasia @Bow for a while.

Watching the tennis right now, and have little Holly by my side.

Could use a nice chai latte, and then maybe a brief bit of escapism ... fly or float above it all for a while.

Emelia 🌷

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AnastasiaSenior Contributor

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Let's fly over the city? See the lights and all their glory, perhaps flutter by and sprinkle our dust to bring happiness @Bow

I think you're in Sydney too so I can be there in a jiffy 🙂🧚‍♂️🧚‍♀️

Our magic can have us at yours before you have time to change your mind @WIP ❣️🧚‍♂️🧚‍♀️

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Unknown userMember

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Hi @WIP ,

Sounds like a really rough time and I can hear that real sense of nothing feeling like it will get better. It is always humbling to see so many other forum members jump in and let you know that we are all thinking and sitting with you. Especially on nights like tonight. Thank you for reaching out tonight and please reach out to any supports you may have that can help you get through the night.

You are always such a space of support for others when they are feeling alone and it is lovely to see others return the favour.

Please take care and reach out if you need to,

Radius

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BowSenior Contributor

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Hey @Emelia8 I've just finished an almond chai latte. Snuggled in bed now with my daughter beside me listening to the rain.

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BowSenior Contributor

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Sounds perfect @Anastasia

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Eve7Senior Contributor

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Hey @WIP you don’t bring me down, I can do that myself.

I’m doing something different for the next few weeks and that will include negotiating with the NDIS!!!!!

on go my big girl pants! I want to encourage you WIP...things can change!!

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AnastasiaSenior Contributor

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Superwoman @Eve7 I bet you never thought you'd be where you are now just a few weeks back!

🙏🤗❣️🧚‍♀️🧚‍♂️

@WIP 👀👂💔🙏🤗❣️🧚‍♂️🧚‍♀️

@Bow @Emelia8 🧚‍♂️🧚‍♀️

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Eve7Senior Contributor

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I want to fly to Melbourne Park and watch the tennis @WIP @Anastasia @Bow @Emelia8

Didnt Daniel Andrews ask them to stay home and not go out tonight?

🏸

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AnastasiaSenior Contributor

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Yes @Eve7 the lockdown begins at 11.59pm 😔

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