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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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SnowieSenior Contributor

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Hi @Emelia8

I recognise you hun and am here to support you too.

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WIPSenior Contributor

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Thanks for all your kind and supportive responses @NatureLover @BPDSurvivor @MDT @Snowie @Emelia8

Still struggling this afternoon and not up to responding individually. So very sad, flat and feeling broken.

WIP

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MDTSenior Contributor

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ok @WIP

Take care please

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SnowieSenior Contributor

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@WIP

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WIPSenior Contributor

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Thank you kindly @Snowie 💙💜

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WIPSenior Contributor

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I just exist, I don't have a life. My life is sad, dark & hopeless - it's such a struggle.

I can't see the future, when every day is as miserable as the day before.

will there be a turn in my path soon - I don't believe so.

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Unknown userMember

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Hi @WIP

It sounds like you are in a very hard place this evening. We are thinking of you. Please consider reaching out for help off the forums if you need to keep yourself safe WIP. Two help lines offer phone and on line chat support 24 hours a day:

Lifeline 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au

Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 https://online.beyondblue.org.au/#/chat/start

The SANE Help Cemtre will be open again tomorrow at 10am AEST phone 1800 18 7263 https://www.sane.org/services/help-centre

I hope you are able to find some solace and rest tonight.

Take care

Whitehawk

Whitehawk

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WIPSenior Contributor

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Thanks @Former-Member

I really hope I can find some solace and rest tonight too. Not hopeful though. I'm not coping too well again today. It's been going on for far too long.

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Unknown userMember

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Hi @WIP ,

I am sorry you are still not feeling too well. Please do reach out to the above helplines Whitehawk has suggested. You deserve appropriate support that is right for you EOR.

If you want to chat to someone about these feelings, I would also like to invite you to connect with the SANE Help Centre (weekdays 10am-10pm) . They are available via phone 1800 18 7263, web-chat, or you can “Book a Call” with them here.

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NatureLoverSenior Contributor

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@WIP wrote:

I just exist, I don't have a life. My life is sad, dark & hopeless - it's such a struggle.

I can't see the future, when every day is as miserable as the day before.

will there be a turn in my path soon - I don't believe so.

Hi @WIP ...just want to check in with you and see how things are...I hope things look a bit better than your above post...am concerned for you.

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