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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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I'm sorry it's :pile_of_poo: atm. Praying restrictions ease even more so soon. They need to. I'm here for you hun. I need to exercise too. Perhaps we can work on motivation together. Not tonight of course. Get some sleep beautiful. ❣️💞❤️

@WIP

@Eve7 ❤️💞❣️

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Morning @Anastasia @Eve7 @oceangirl

How are you all today?

Thanks for your support last night.

I slept ok last night (thanks to extra medication), but have woken up extremely anxious after upsetting dreams, so I'm trying to work through that - so frustrating. Truthfully, I just want to go back to sleep so I can't think or feel anything today.

Hope your day is kind to you.

Hugs WIP 💕

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Hey @WIP ,

How's things?

You're right in saying there are so many more cars on the road since school kids returned. My current commute to work is about 40-50mins, and up to 1.5hrs on the return journey. This is because of ongoing roadworks. Otherwise it should take 15-20mins.

For the 25km radius, I want to go to my favourite patisserie and the shops I want! What about you?

Im currently sitting in the staff room having a ham and cheese toastie with a cuppa.

Hugs,

BPDSurvivor

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Sending you hugs and love. I'm sorry to hear dear L. In office today but only a tag away if you need me xxx

@WIP ❣️

@BPDSurvivor ❣️

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Thanks @Anastasia

I'm glad you made it into the office today. I hope

it's a good day for you 😊

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Ooh ham and cheese toastie - yum! Enjoy @BPDSurvivor

That's a long travel time back home after a long, busy day. hope the roadworks don't take too long to be completed, so it will take less time for you.

I'm looking forward to shops being opened up, so I can go for a wander and buy some new clothes - the medication I take keeps adding weight, so I'm not feeling comfortable in last years summer stuff. Plus, I haven't been exercising, so that's contributed to it too. I'm just low on motivation when most days can be a challenge to get through - like today, I've woken up anxious and sad. Still in my pj's.

Enjoy your day! xx

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Hi @Anastasia @Anastasia

Hope you have had a plesant day so far!

BPDSurvivor

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Hey @WIP ,

Sorry you woke anxious and sad. Have those feelings subsided somewhat? It's a lovely day outside. I wish I could take you on a walk with me everyday.

I'm just sitting waiting for my next meeting which ends at 4:30, then I'll be off home.

As for being in your PJs, I think it's perfectly OKAY! I'd love to live in PJs! They are the most comfy things in the world!

I hope you can get out to take Levi for a bit of a walk. It will benefit both you and him. I find walking clears the mind. Will walking help reduce your physical pain?

Missing you all!

BPDSurvivor

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@WIP

How are you today my friend?

Thinking of you.

BPDSurvivor

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Hi @BPDSurvivor

How are you going?

I'm not too good - haven't been for most of the week actually. Woke anxious again this morning and in tears not long after.

Have just got back from a quick walk with Levi before my psychology appointment. I have a feeling I'm going to be quite upset during it. I so desperately want to feel better, but it's just not happening - consistently. I may have an 'okayish' day, then the next three are crap.

Everyone is going on about how great it is the Melbourne is going to back to normal and so is everyone's lives. My normal life of misery will just continue....

Thanks for checking in

WIP xx

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