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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

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Thank you my dear @WIP !

Im so pleased to hear from you. Hope you are doing well.

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outlanderSenior Contributor

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@WIP

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NatureLoverSenior Contributor

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Thanks, @WIP ...how are you doing?

Was yesterday (the Grand Final) tough for you, as you used to watch it with your father?

I hope things are going steadily and OK... 💙

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BPDSurvivorSenior Contributor

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Hugs @WIP ,

Looking forward to hearing from you.

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AnastasiaSenior Contributor

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Hello and hugs gorgeous @WIP 💐💕

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WIPSenior Contributor

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Hi @Anastasia @BPDSurvivor @NatureLover @Eve7 @outlander @Emelia8

Hey all,

I really hope you are all doing alright.

While in hospital, I wrote a 'mantra' on my whiteboard - "Do the best you can, where you are, with what you've got". I'm trying my best to take that attitude with me each day -'if its

good or bad!

Transitioning from hospital to home, has been a challenge.'so many triggers' in the outside world, opposed to the safe bubble of hospital.

I think of you often & hope you are well ❤️❤️❤️

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outlanderSenior Contributor

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i like that mantra @WIP thats a good one

transitioning back home can be super tricky. just take things slowly and as they come. you can always talk here too

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BPDSurvivorSenior Contributor

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Way to go re: your mantra! It's great! @WIP

I miss you dearly and encourage you to keep reaching out as I know how difficult any transition can be, let alone moving from your safe hospital bubble to being by yourself.

Is Levi with you? What are some of the things you do to keep yourself occupied during the day?

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NatureLoverSenior Contributor

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Good to see you, @WIP ...sorry that it sounds hard to transition...well done for keeping trying.

I bet Levi was happy to see you! 🙂

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AnastasiaSenior Contributor

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Hello dear @WIP

I just re read your mantra. I am hoping you are going great living your best life. You are always in my thoughts sweetheart 🙏❣️

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