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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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I hope everyone had the best day possible y'day - I know it can be a triggering time for some of us (me included). I just wanted to thank you all for your help, support & friendship throughout the year. You all mean a great deal to me. Take care over the coming days and wishing you all good health and happy times for the new year @Anastasia @NatureLover @BPDSurvivor @Eve7 @outlander @Emelia8 @Zoe7 @TAB @Snowie

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NatureLoverSenior Contributor

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Thank you, @WIP ! Well done for making it through yesterday. Hope you are OK...

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AnastasiaSenior Contributor

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@WIP 🌹❣️

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TABSenior Contributor

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Hi @WIP I hadn't seen you around in a while ? Hi @Anastasia @NatureLover @BPDSurvivor @outlander

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I'm very sorry you feel this way I hope you'll cope better soon. We all go through rough patches so I can relate! Are you ok at the moment, especially where your safety is concerned? Thinking of you and I hope the new year is better for you!
Internet hugs and love,
Fifi85

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WIPSenior Contributor

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No, I haven't been around much lately - working through some stuff @TAB

All ok though.

I'm going to try and visit more often.
Hope you are travelling along alright.

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Levi sounds so cute! @,wip I'm sure he dearly loves you no matter what! And whether you realise it or not, Levi does need you. I'm glad your fur baby is supporting you through this hard time in your life. Hang in their bud, the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence!!!

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TABSenior Contributor

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yeah am ok enough was just saying @WIP thanks

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BPDSurvivorSenior Contributor

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Have been missing you on the forums @WIP .

Im glad to hear you are ok. Thinking of you,

BPDSurvivor

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@WIP it is very good that you have made a complaint against this police officer. Some policeman have no understanding of how to behave around people with mental health symptoms, they should be trained better. As understandable as it is that Police have to do a job, some people take their jobs too far and overstep boundaries and I'm sorry this has happened to you. And you know what? You did a wonderful job of making a complaint, which will now help the rest of us in future who will have to deal with Police encounters. So thank you very much for doing a wonderful job on behalf of everybody here!
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