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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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Eve7Senior Contributor

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I’m ok thanks @WIP . I walked on the beach this morning and then had breakfast with friends before stocking up with fruit and veg at the markets. It’s really hot here today.

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WIPSenior Contributor

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Sounds like a great day so far @Eve7

You're very lucky to have such a strong friend network!

Fresh F & V from the Market is the best - yum!

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Eve7Senior Contributor

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My friends are precious @WIP and we’ve all lost our husbands so we support each other. I’m also lucky with my friends on here too who put up with all my negativity.

💛🌼💛

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Zoe7Senior Contributor

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@WIP Keep holding your head above water until the day the waves stop Hon. Life is not always about what we can do in the present but what is possible in the future. Hug Levi and know you are loved

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AnastasiaSenior Contributor

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Dropping in to spread some love and hugs and more love to you dear @WIP and little Levi xxx

@WIP 💞💞💞

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WIPSenior Contributor

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You're so thoughtful @Anastasia - thank you!

Hope you had a good weekend. Did I read that you went out on a boat y'day? Hope you had fun!

Love and Hugs back to you 💕💕

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AnastasiaSenior Contributor

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Yes boat yesterday.

Hasn't been a good weekend sadly. Never mind tomorrow is another day.

Love and hugs 😘🤗💞

@WIP

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Eve7Senior Contributor

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Big hugs @Anastasia @WIP

Love you both to the border and back

💛🤗💛🤗💛

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AnastasiaSenior Contributor

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@Eve7 @WIP

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WIPSenior Contributor

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I'm sorry to hear the weekend hasn't been too good @Anastasia

Yes, tomorrow is another day - hopefully a better day for both of us.

love and hugs to you & @Eve7

Im so grateful to have your care and support - it helps me more than you probably realise! xx ❣️❣️❣️

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