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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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SnowieSenior Contributor

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@WIP lots of gentle hugs your way hun. Have no words for you but sitting with you.

@Anastasia 💜

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AnastasiaSenior Contributor

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Oh @WIP I can assure you she would'nt be better off without you. Us Mums love our kids unconditionally no matter the age. Please be gentle with yourself. I'm sure she has no expectations and you are just being hard on yourself for your own expectations, agree? You have been a warrior. Please speak to yourself the way you speak to others. You have the most gentle generous heart hun. I'm sitting with all three of you because you are all special and I wish I could scoop you all up @Emelia8 and @Former-Member included and go for a quiet coffee somewhere with a view xx

@Snowie @Eve7

🤗💐💐🤗💞🌹🌺

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JynxModerator

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@WIP it's okay to be a mess. And you can never know for sure that someone would be better off without you...
Hope this moment passes for you soon

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WIPSenior Contributor

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Nothing an anti anxiety & sleeping me won't fix for the short term @Jynx

That's all that provides relief when I'm in such a state.

Thanks for your concern.

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AnastasiaSenior Contributor

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Love you L and Levi 💞

@WIP

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WIPSenior Contributor

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Oh thank you @Anastasia

I don't love myself Unfortunatley - a lot of work to do in that department.
💙

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Eve7Senior Contributor

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Gentle hugs @WIP

Please be kind to yourself.

💜🤗💜

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Unknown userMember

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Thanks for the tags earlier @WIP @Anastasia @Snowie @Emelia8 @Eve7

I am so sorry I wrote anything. I feel so embarrassed.
💖💞

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Eve7Senior Contributor

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I am really sad for you @Former-Member I don’t know what else to say other than I hope you get some sleep and maybe keep communication open.

💖😢💖

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Unknown userMember

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All the best with the surgery tomorrow @Eve7 I will be thinking of you. 💜💜

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