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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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I hope the DBT practises provide you with more hope.

Not sure if this helps.

@WIP

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I have just printed this and now it’s in my bedroom. I’m so sorry your day is hard, keep pushing forward...you’re a winner.

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Thanks @Appleblossom

That's a big part of the problem - I am on my own. No one to simply be there, give me a comforting hug. No word needed, just to b there to lt m kno I'm supported.

LL & SCBS both useless tonight. I can't write here what I'm truely feeling, so going to try & rest. If the tears stop flowing that is. I'm in so much pain

thanks @Appleblossom @Eve7 for your encouraging pics.

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Yes @WIP

If I go too much into ALL the feelings in my heart I might ex ...or im ... plode. So best I do not talk about it all the time.

I turned to the forums to try and do something of value and gain a little from sharing. Mostly I am still alone. One of things I did learn, is that most peple are alone in many important ways, and not to see myself as abberrant as many people pretend to be happier than they are .... not for being fake ... just for a whole complexity of things ... about being social beings.

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I'm sorry to hear that you're in such pain right now @WIP. It's been a really tough day for you. I hope you are able to get some rest tonight and that things look a little better after.

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I'm sorry @Appleblossom Im not understanding exactly what you are trying to help me to do.

are you saying it's better to not talk about my feelings on the forum so much. The last thing I want to do is make others uncomfortable or push them away, so I'm very sorry for doing so.

Ultimately I am very alone and the pain is unbearable. I'll try to keep to myself more from now on. x

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No Please dont internalise what I said. I did not mean it that way. @WIP

For me personally ... if I unpack too much ... its harder.

Really I meant no harm

Apple

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I'm pretty sure @WIP that that is not what @Appleblossom is suggesting at all 🌷

I personally think its very helpful to talk about our feelings, and the forums are a perfect place to do that.

At no point have you ever made me feel uncomfortable, or felt pushed away.

Please L, dont retreat. We need you here, every bit as much as you need us.

Emelia 💞🐶😄

Edit ... I note Apple has posted while I was doing a response. Thanks for elaborating Apple. 🌸

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Thank you @Appleblossom @Emelia8

im not thinking straight and hyper sensitive to things, so I'm sorry if I made you feel uncomfortable and interpreted things incorrectly.

I treasure both your advice and wisdom very much. Thank you!!❤️

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@WIP

Went off the forum, but relieved to see your post. I just meant I have already had the advantage of sharing bits of my story all over the forum over the years. As Em said @Emelia8 It is good to be able to open up rather than be repressed or oppressed. I believe in speaking our truths we gradually gain clarity.

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