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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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AnastasiaSenior Contributor27 Feb 2021, 6:31 pm AEDT

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@WIP 🙏🐾🐕💞

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WIPSenior Contributor27 Feb 2021, 6:38 pm AEDT

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Hi @Anastasia

How are you lovely lady?
Hope you are able to relax a little bit after such a busy, demanding week.

Is your boy still going ok?

Levi met his brother today. His owner tracked us down via FB. It was very cute to see them together.

🤗🐾💞

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AnastasiaSenior Contributor27 Feb 2021, 7:23 pm AEDT

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Oh that is lovely @WIP , perhaps a friend for you too? 🤞🙏

I'm ok. Flat that's all. I joined a gym today.

My boys okish today. Movie night and an easy dinner tonight. Hugs to you both L and Levi ❣️🐕🐾❣️

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WIPSenior Contributor27 Feb 2021, 7:49 pm AEDT

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@Anastasia I was hoping for a potential friend too, but she's a high school student and came along with her Mum and little sister 😞

We did arrange to catch up again, so at least it's some form of social interaction for me.

Good on you for joining a gym 💪 Will you be doing classses, or mainly weights?

I hope you get to relax & enjoy movie night.

💞💖🐾

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AnastasiaSenior Contributor27 Feb 2021, 8:10 pm AEDT

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I'm thinking classes initially then maybe weights down the track. Just need to at least go to begin with so not putting too much pressure on myself by planning too much @WIP. Shame she's a child, never mind like you say se form of interaction at least, that's always a good thing xox

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Emelia8Senior Contributor28 Feb 2021, 5:37 pm AEDT

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Dear @WIP

Just to remind you that you're not alone.

Emelia 😊💕🐶

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WIPSenior Contributor28 Feb 2021, 5:52 pm AEDT

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Dear @Emelia8

Thank you so very much for your post - perfect timing!! I'm feeling very alone this weekend and have been struggling. You must have known somehow.

You are such a thoughtful friend, thank you for being so wonderful.

I hope you are going along ok. I'm sure this weekend is a rough one for you. I admire your strength.

💖🌸🤗

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AnastasiaSenior Contributor02 Mar 2021, 7:33 am AEDT

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@WIP

Hope you and little Levi are ok. I have you in my thoughts ❣️

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WIPSenior Contributor02 Mar 2021, 7:36 am AEDT

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Thank you @Anastasia

Thinking of you too.

Have a good day at work. You're working from home today - correct? That's good. 💞

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AnastasiaSenior Contributor02 Mar 2021, 7:40 am AEDT

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Yes, yay 💃

So around more if you are up for a chat. I joined a gym. I'm planning on going to a class during lunch today, otherwise here @WIP 🌹

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