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Changing meds

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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Im struggling how I'll come out it this time @NatureLover I feel beaten, no fight left.

Whats the point? I'm just a burden on my Mum and have nothing else in my life to live for. I see no future. Just more miserable torturous days ahead. I've cried nearly all day, so hopefully I will sleep tonight. This is no way to live

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I'm sure your mum doesn't see you as a burden, @WIP . I know you feel as if you have no fight left today...I'm hoping that like you said, you'll be exhausted from crying and sleep well tonight, and will wake up with some fight tomorrow. I know how exhausting it is to keep fighting...but I think you can come out of this, like you did before.

Sending gentle hugs...


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Thanks @NatureLover

For months now, Mum has been showing signs that's she 'just doesn't know what to do with me', so I do feel like a burden to her and she'd be better off without me causing her grief.

i hope to sleep too.

Thamks for listening and helping today 🌻

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@WIP I was wondering if it was worthwhile for you this afternoon to call a helpline so you can work through some of these feelings one on one with someone ...no pressure just a suggestion as we are able to sit with you and listen but that darkness is such a tough place to be in that someone trained to help might be a good option.

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@WIP

Emelia 🌸

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Hey @WIP

I'm really sorry to hear its been such a tough day for you. Please remember to reach out for some qualified support outside the forums if you need to. We are sitting here with you

Warmest,

Basil.

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Thank you @Emelia8 💜

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@Zoe7 @Former-Member

Might be a good idea to call crisis helpline this afternoon, as I'm clearly not coping.

Im sorry to have bothered you all.

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You are definitely not bothering us @WIP and we are here to listen but we are also not trained professionals and can only do so much. If listening is all you need to get through then keep posting but if you need that closer one on one support then please reach out to a helpline.

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@WIP wrote:

For months now, Mum has been showing signs that's she 'just doesn't know what to do with me', so I do feel like a burden to her and she'd be better off without me causing her grief.


@WIP I think there's a difference between not knowing what to do about someone's mental health, and them being a 'burden'... I know your mum wouldn't be better off without her only child, she would be completely crushed.

And you haven't been "bothering" us...that's what we're here for, to offer peer support 🙂

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