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I can’t comment on whether @Travis Henry has abused benzodiazepines or has taken them as prescribed by his doctor, but I think the distinction is...

You give yourself away with “a little bit of ringing...” People who have excruciating, tortuous, debilitatingly severe tinnitus are not...

After all these many years I still can’t fathom how anyone can look at or listen to Trump and not see what a severely compromised human being he...

Oh my God.

John Lennon!

Hi Dave. Yes, much suffering. I wish for such a hug as well. ❤️❤️ Tracy

This is too harsh and critical even if the intentions are good. Understanding, empathy and encouragement are much more helpful.

Please leave this thread. People are suffering greatly and are in terrible pain. They deserve compassion, not shaming and blaming.

Nothing lasts forever And your best efforts don’t always pay Sometimes you get sick and you don’t get better Life is short even in its longest day...

THIS!!!

This is simply too harsh. Too harsh. Even if tapering is ultimately what will help and what is needed, tapering psyche meds can be unbelievably...

While likely not intended, that sentence is a bit harsh. The suffering here is immense.

If the noise is not catastrophic... this is so true. It is something we must never forget. We each know what that level would be. And we can’t...

YES!

When I first got tinnitus, I saw an audiologist to try hearing aids, even though I had only mild hearing loss, and not in the frequency of speech....

Dear Dave, You are right: I struggled immensely when we first met here, and I still do. Tinnitus has only gotten more severe, and life has only...

Actually, all things are not possible. Many, many many things are possible. And to make manifest one’s vision certainly requires all of the above....

What is wrong with you? Who are you to judge another’s pain or decide the validity of another’s suffering? Your comments are ignorant,...

To fight aloud, is very brave - But gallanter, I know Who charge within the bosom The Calvalry of Wo - ~Emily Dickinson

This is a suicide thread. No one has to come here if they don’t want to. If you come here, you are choosing to do so. Please do not come to this...

I actually have not read any of her books. I recently heard an interview with her on a podcast. I found her ideas really resonated with me. I will...

There are two kinds of people in the world. Those who upon seeing someone else suffering think that could happen to me, and those who think that...

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I am as I am treated. Or rather, I believe I am as I am treated.

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“Real isn’t how you are made. It’s a thing that happens to you.” “Real is what you become when someone really loves you for a long time.” “Once...

Dave- You are making sense. If you find meaning and comfort in the words and ideas of Tolle, that’s all that matters. Period. Chronic pain,...

You are welcome Greg. I am so deeply sorry for your pain. You have always been such a kind and wise presence here, despite how much suffering...

There is no right way or wrong way to be in pain... It doesn’t seem to me that Greg was disapproving of others who may find meaning, value,...

Child is the father of man—William Wordsworth

The past is never dead. It’s not even past-William Faulkner

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“There is a vast difference between positive thinking and existential courage” ~Barbara Ehrenreich

Oh Dave, I am so sorry. No words can begin to speak to the depth of your loss. We all know how precious Sylvie was and how much you love her. My...

I don’t even know where to begin here. The misogyny is simply stunning.

Signed.

Done.

This breaks my heart.

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@Bam Thank you for asking. I’m afraid I’m not doing very well at all. Things are very bad....

@Bam, your dog is beautiful. What a sweet face. I’m so glad you have him and he has you.

I’m so sorry @glynis that you are going through painful and difficult time. Everyone here loves you and will be here for you as you have been...

I am so sorry Glynis you are having such a rough time. You have always been so kind to me and all those who are suffering and come here for care...

Yes, it came through.

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@Ed209 @TLion @glynis @John CC @RCS-canada @Wolfears Thank you for your responses of care, support and encouragement. You all have your own...

I took Zolpidem for 3 months. Didn’t realize it’s like a Benzo. Started having severe anxiety/panic in August. Now have crossed over to Valium for...

@glynis, @New Guy @Ed209 @Starthrower @John CC @PortalNaut and many others..... I know some have asked how I am. I have not posted in a while,...

@John CC My mistake is a pretty big one, unfortunately. I am in trouble I’m afraid.

That’s great, John that you have found something to help. I’m really happy you are finding some relief. Thank you for asking about me. I think I...

I am so sorry I have not responded sooner. Please don’t think I didn’t appreciate you reaching out in such a way. I am just in a really bad...

Reading more about it, I think I have made some very serious mistakes here and I’m really worried I’ve caused some long term damage. I didn’t...

@Starthrower I’m here, Jen But I’m in serious trouble I’m afraid. Tracy

@John CC Thank you for checking in on me and offering your support and encouragement. I know you are doing your best to navigate tinnitus...