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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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Emelia8Senior Contributor03 Sept 2021, 8:38 am AEST

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@WIP 🤗💖

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BPDSurvivorSenior Contributor04 Sept 2021, 10:23 pm AEST

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Hi @WIP ,

How are you? Are you back home?

Looking forward to hearing from you!

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AnastasiaSenior Contributor07 Sept 2021, 8:20 am AEST

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Thinking of you @WIP 🌸💐💞

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NatureLoverSenior Contributor08 Sept 2021, 7:20 am AEST

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@WIP thinking of you and sending hugs...

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WIPSenior Contributor08 Sept 2021, 2:37 pm AEST

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I'm hopefully heading home tomorrow - yay!!

I'm needing to go home. Spending any longer here could be a negative thing. It's hard to explain, but that's what my pdoc & I discussed during our consult on Monday afternoon.

The new meds haven't really taken affect yet, however, I'm remaining optimistic and always have TMS to try in a little while if needed.

From this admission there are some positives - got a new pdoc who is absolutely fantastic ✔️
sleeping better (having at least 6 hours of continuous sleep) ✔️
learnt and implemented DBT & CBT skills ✔️
Connected with others, which has reminded me that I'm likeable and people enjoy my company - boosted my confidence ✔️
Got some strength & hope back, that things will work out ok, even though it'll take time & there will be bumps along the way ✔️

Hope you are all alright and coping with lockdown ok. I've got some time this afternoon to catch up on your threads, so looking forward to that.

@Anastasia @NatureLover @BPDSurvivor @Eve7

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BowSenior Contributor08 Sept 2021, 3:52 pm AEST

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Sounds positive @WIP happy for you!

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NatureLoverSenior Contributor08 Sept 2021, 4:13 pm AEST

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So pleased to hear about all your positives, @WIP ! Also that you're able to come home tomorrow! 🙂

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outlanderSenior Contributor10 Sept 2021, 4:14 pm AEST

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@WIP

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BPDSurvivorSenior Contributor10 Sept 2021, 8:16 pm AEST

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Thank you for sharing so many positives @WIP !

Im so proud of you!

Now it's onward and upward!

Hugs, @WIP

BPDSurvivor

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Eve7Senior Contributor14 Sept 2021, 11:18 pm AEST

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Hope you’re doing ok @WIP

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