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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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WIPSenior Contributor14 Nov 2020, 1:05 pm AEDT

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@Zoe7 @Emelia8

Thanks, I'm just going to

for a bit, try to calm down.

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Zoe7Senior Contributor14 Nov 2020, 1:08 pm AEDT

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Give Levi a cuddle from me and one from Tobes to you @WIP 🐶💖

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WIPSenior Contributor14 Nov 2020, 1:37 pm AEDT

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Not a good day @Zoe7 😢

There's just too many of them, it's difficult to cope.

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Unknown userMember14 Nov 2020, 1:42 pm AEDT

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Hey @WIP, it sounds like an especially tough day. It's awesome you're reaching out and connecting here. I'm going to check in with you via email too 🌻

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Zoe7Senior Contributor14 Nov 2020, 1:59 pm AEDT

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Hearing you @WIP I know how hard these days are Hon and there is often nothing we can think of to help get through. I don't have any answers for you but can sit with you and listen.

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Eve7Senior Contributor14 Nov 2020, 4:28 pm AEDT

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I’m here with you @WIP and sending a gentle hug with a big amount of love.

I won’t leave you alone.

💙🤗💙

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WIPSenior Contributor14 Nov 2020, 4:59 pm AEDT

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Eve7Senior Contributor14 Nov 2020, 5:03 pm AEDT

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You do matter @WIP and you are very important.

Can you call a helpline sweetie?

💙🤗💙

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WIPSenior Contributor14 Nov 2020, 5:06 pm AEDT

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I'll try @Eve7

Sorry, I shouldn't have posted what I did.

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Unknown userMember14 Nov 2020, 5:08 pm AEDT

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Hi @WIP

I have noticed how supportive and warm the posts you have been receiving from moderators and our lovely members. I hope we can offer you some incentive to keep yourself safe and sound this evening WIP.

Please hang in there and know that you matter as a worthy, precious human being.

Take care

Whitehawk

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