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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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WIPSenior Contributor

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Thanks for your encouragement @Eve7 - means a lot.

I hope you are alright, you sound a little flat. Or has it just been one of 'those' days where you needed to rest and sleep.

Take care lovely lady 💙🦋💖

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WIPSenior Contributor

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Hi @Clawde

Thanks for your message, that's really lovely of you. 💞

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Eve7Senior Contributor

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I am really flat @WIP I don’t know what to do but I’m seeing pdoc in the morning and hoping I can talk about what’s been happening.

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WIPSenior Contributor

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I'm sorry to hear that you are really flat @Eve7 , I know the feeling all to well myself.

I'll be thinking of you tomorrow & really hope seeing your pdoc helps you with what's been happening.

Sleep well xx

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NatureLoverSenior Contributor

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@WIP I am so delighted that you're back on your Centrelink payments!! I was worried about that! I am also cross that the pdoc's lack of admin skills caused such a massive effect of you being cut off 😞 I really hope that you can start seeing the female pdoc and that in 90 days things go well with Centrelink...

I'm also relieved to hear that you can finally go back on the AD that helped you years ago. And with the option to add to it if needed. 🙂

There seems to be a lot of hope and options in your post - I am just so glad.

Of course you are missing your mum and Levi though, no wonder.

Good luck with your DSP application too 💚

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outlanderSenior Contributor

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@WIP

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WIPSenior Contributor

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Thank you @outlander for the beautiful flowers - such gorgeous shades of purple in the mix.

I hope you are travelling along alright. I appreciate you dropping by.

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Eve7Senior Contributor

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Good Morning @WIP

Thinking of you today and sending some loving hugs.

💜🤗💜🤗💜🤗💜

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Owen45Senior Contributor

Re: Changing meds

I was on meds for 20 years, on and off different meds.

I am off meds now for 2 years. Coping OK even though I am in total isolation, no family, no relatives, no partner, no kids, friends. Just gotta cope as best I can day by day.

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AnastasiaSenior Contributor

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Sending you love @WIP 💕

Hello @Owen45 hope you're ok?

Hello and hugs @Eve7 @outlander @NatureLover 🙏🌹💕

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