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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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BPDSurvivorSenior Contributor

Re: Changing meds

Passing through...

👋 Hugs @Bow @WIP @Anastasia

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AnastasiaSenior Contributor

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Hey @BPDSurvivor it's lovely to see you!

Hugs and love to you and @WIP @Bow @NatureLover @Former-Member and everyone else here 👋

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AnastasiaSenior Contributor

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Sending you love @WIP

Hoping you're feeling a little better 🙏🌹💞

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WIPSenior Contributor

Re: Changing meds

Thanks @Anastasia

i took my nighttime meds around 8.30pm, after a terrible nightmare. Thinking it was middle of the night. I hope I can fall back to sleep.


Thanks for your care XX

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AnastasiaSenior Contributor

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I am sorry to hear that @WIP

I'm here now if you need company sweets. Otherwise if you're sleeping, sleep well. Love you lots and lots x

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AnastasiaSenior Contributor

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@WIP checking in sweetheart. Letting you know I'm here if you need me ❣️

Tagging @BPDSurvivor cause I know she loves you too 🙏

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WIPSenior Contributor

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Thank you so much @Anastasia

Had a reasonable sleep, with a few interruptions. Took extra meds - I just could calm down at all.
Have woken ok, feeling a bit wobbly and anxious, but not as bad as y'day. Thanks for your support - it's most appreciated.

Have emailed pdoc about extra meds I took over weekend and asked what I should do

next in relation to dosage and if I should come back into hospital for a couple of weeks after I see the addiction specialist, to get my meds back under control.

Hi @BPDSurvivor I'm ok. Just had a very scary,

unnearable weekend.

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AnastasiaSenior Contributor

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Hi sweetheart how are you?

@WIP

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WIPSenior Contributor

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Hi @Anastasia

Thanks for checking in.

I'm not doing too well - depression and loneliness is really bad at the moment. I'm struggling to get through the day.

How are you and your boy going?

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AnastasiaSenior Contributor

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I'm so sorry to hear that @WIP

Sending you an abundance of love. Hear if you need a chat x

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