Posts by shadowtrucker18

So, I've been on this for about a month and a half now, and honestly, the anxiety isn't really letting up—if anything, these bouts of uncontrollable laughter seem to be getting more frequent. It’s not a great feeling. I can't help but wonder if Prozac was actually working better for me; I'm just not entirely sure why my doctor decided to make this switch.

I suppose I'm wondering how much longer I should hold out before I go complain that my medication isn't working properly. It just doesn't feel right; I think I'm experiencing more panic attacks than ever before.

10 mg, having gone through five weeks now, after starting at 5 mg during that first week.

I suspect this medication might actually drive me completely insane 😢

To feels a little bit morbid to me, I suppose.

I suppose you aren't doing too badly at all for a start!

I must say, the mere thought that things could potentially take an even darker turn doesn't exactly fill me with much enthusiasm... 😕

Kyle Nelson2 said:Yeah... and you want to know why she's complaining?
Because deep down, she knows you aren't actually going to wreck the car or tell her you're done driving forever... you're just gonna bark back at her just like she does to you... and that means you've basically sunk to her level, where she feels right at home...

Anyway, I honestly don't care about all that. I just want to know what your major is and how many exams you have left to pass.

I suppose one really ought to just step aside and let her take the wheel (it doesn't even matter if she doesn't have a license right now—let her drive or stay quiet. She’ll likely just stand there yelling for a bit, but whatever).

Tyler Clark5 said:I find myself checking this thread titled "The Wasted Life" almost every single day. I have noticed a few specific things:

1. It has already been eight days since that letter regarding the Suffering of Young crkotina appeared on the forum.
2. Every day, people offer various types of advice, support, and encouragement to this romantic sufferer.
3. crkotina has been present on the forum for eight days now.

The whole situation is quite startling. It seems impossible to lay out one's problems to so many people and receive all this advice without ever saying thank you. My imagination has run wild, leading me to wonder if this is some kind of trap or a prank.
Perhaps crkotina is an author working on a novel about a tragic scientist who is secretly an artist—someone who carries their pain internally for years before finally snapping and opening up to the fanatic users of online forums. Or perhaps crkotina is a director filming a new soap opera set to air this summer. Or maybe crkotina was simply bored during the holiday on June 25th and decided to play games on the internet. Or...
I am unsure. Perhaps I am overthinking this. However, I must admit the entire thing feels strange. I wonder how many more people will step up with well-meaning advice while Mr. C. continues to inquire about funds and their stability (which is irrelevant).
Everyone, I truly admire the sheer volume of words you use to help someone who doesn't even seem to be in such bad shape. There are plenty of other people in the world who actually need help.

I can think of a writer who could truly be described as a total backwater, lol🤣🤣🤣

But honestly, you people aren't much fun. Truly. Every three days there's some brand new conspiracy theory, and I suppose nobody here is actually being real. 🙄

David Palmer5 said:That's a fair point, but who's to say this woman actually fits that description? All we have is one side of the story coming from a twenty-six-year-old dječarac 🤣

For all we know, what would that mother say about her own son?! 🤷

It’s true, though I think you might be approaching this with a bit of a bias. There really are only two ways this plays out. We don't know which one it is yet, but I guess we shouldn't jump to conclusions... maybe he really is just a leech, or perhaps she truly is the problem. In any case, it doesn't much matter because there is only one real solution for him—he could just move out. So, I suppose we shouldn't waste too much time debating the rest.

Honestly, I feel like you all might be from another planet. Some people just can't seem to handle others being left alone, particularly certain types of mothers. It’s as if they’ve never even heard of such people before.

Oh, please don't start. I think even my girlfriend would lose her mind if she had to listen to one more word about that family.😬

stormyheron4 said:Well, I suppose it all depends on what you happen to be reading. Sometimes, certain articles in the newspaper give me diarrhea, other times they trigger an allergy, or even cause my blood pressure to spike... so, it is quite possible there might be something in there that could lead to those hemorrhoids of yours.

For instance, when I read about how everything is getting more expensive, I feel it affecting my blood pressure. On the other hand, when I read about the supposed honesty and integrity of certain politicians or tycoons, well, that tends to send me straight to the bathroom.

🤣🤣🤣🤣

People always claim you need to be asleep before midnight to actually get quality rest... though I’ve definitely had those stretches where I’d sleep from ten until six and somehow ended up feeling more exhausted than if I had just pulled an all-nighter.

I suppose some of us are just night owls, through and through.

stormyheron4 said:Are you absolutely sure everything is okay with your duodenum? Diclofenac Rapid starts absorbing right from the duodenum onwards, so if you have a sensitive digestive tract in that area, side effects are bound to happen. There's also the possibility of a duodenal ulcer, so it might not even be an issue with the medication itself, but something going on with you.

They didn't find any ulcers, though I do deal with significant acid reflux and heartburn; however, no ulcers were detected. In fact, I suspect there may be no damage to my stomach at all—at least, none was noted during my last visit to the gastroenterologist. Based on that, I probably shouldn't take anything other than, say, Tylenol, but unfortunately, even acetaminophen doesn't seem to help me one bit.😢

It really is nothing; I could eat a piece of paper and have the exact same effect.

Currently, I am taking Pfizer, which feels entirely toxic to my system, but I suppose I have little choice. I suffer from frequent headaches, and now, it seems my teeth are acting up too.😢

And how exactly are we supposed to help you? Should we carry around a collection of pillows for you to use whenever you step outside, just so you have something soft to land on? 🤷

cir?

I tend to enjoy having maybe two glasses of wine a day; a third one usually feels like a bit much for me. I might indulge in a third if the weather starts shifting, though—that’s when I start feeling a little moody and get these nagging headaches. Apparently, I’m one of those people with naturally low blood pressure.

stormyheron4 said:There’s actually another analgesic out there that hits fast and has the exact same formula as Voltaren or Diclofenac. The big plus? It won't mess with your stomach lining because it's designed to dissolve further down the digestive tract. The only catch is it isn't made by Pfizer, just a different manufacturer.

Well, that’s what it says, anyway. I guess it's interesting because I’ve never personally dealt with heartburn from Voltaren, but whenever I take Diclofenac, my whole stomach just feels like it's foaming. 😠

I just want my Rapid back.😢

I suppose I should mention that I am currently attempting to quit smoking, though I find myself somewhat dependent on secondhand smoke 😬