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Let me clarify: you don’t get to decide for other people. Of course, you can think or feel what you want about yourself or others. But you are not an authority on anyone else’s experience but your own. To present otherwise is absurd. And when combined with judgment and ridicule, it is simply cruel.

Exactly! That was my point. I don’t need to gain perspective. I’m very clear. You don’t get to decide what category of pain and suffering is real or valid and which is to be dismissed or, worse yet, ridiculed. You so give yourself away with that crybaby comment. I think people who have...

Would you say that to someone suffering from another kind of chronic severe pain condition? Your comment is ignorant, cruel, shaming, and stunningly arrogant. Please share your wisdom somewhere else. Maybe visit your local hospital. Look for those most in pain and tell them they are “feeling...

This is exactly what caused my acoustic trauma and severe tinnitus. I knew nothing about tinnitus or hyperacusis. I didn’t even know they existed when I moved in, so I didn’t know the dangers of having a fire alarm on your living room wall connected to the entire building. It went off one day...

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 important. Most people who are prescribed benzodiazepines by their doctor for legitimate medical reasons take them only as prescribed. If they...

You give yourself away with “a little bit of ringing...” People who have excruciating, tortuous, debilitatingly severe tinnitus are not experiencing a “little bit of ringing”. Would you characterize Parkinson’s as a little bit of shaking or debilitating migraines as a little headache? So...

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 is. Truly a malignant narcissist. If you are his sycophant and provide him with a continual supply of adoration (his drug of choice) you are good. If...

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 ~John Mellencamp

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 tortuous and terrifying and difficult beyond comprehension.

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 ever assume our level is comparable to another (not that you are saying that in any way). @Daniel Lion, I always find your posts so deeply kind and...

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. The hearing aids also had some white noise masking. The hearing aids were not helpful. They only made my tinnitus worse likely due to hyperacusis...

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 gotten much harder with many more challenges. I know life has gotten so much harder for you, too. Continued severe tinnitus, Parkinson’s disease, and...

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. However, when we say all things are possible if one just works hard enough or has enough faith, we are placing the burden completely on the...

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, dismissive, offensive, disrespectful, and amazingly arrogant. Please leave this thread. You do not belong here.

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 thread and criticize its existence or the people here who courageously share the depth of their pain. Please don’t come here and tell others how...

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 have to check out the books you mentioned. Thank you for the recommendations.

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 will never happen to me. The first kind of people help us endure. The second kind make life hell. The person who automatically dismisses someone’s...

Album Cover Art. Tears for Fears.

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

“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 you are real you can’t be ugly, except to people who don’t understand.” ~Margery Williams

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, physical or mental, can make one’s world very small. It can be like a room made only for one, and sometimes you can’t leave. I know about the mental 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 you experience everyday. Thank you.

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, solace, or hope in the teachings of Tolle. I think he was stating that he heard Tolle say that no matter what kind of pain, injury, or suffering one...

Child is the father of man—William Wordsworth

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

“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 deepest condolences.

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

Signed.

Done.

This breaks my heart.

@Jazzer Riley says hello!

@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 here for so many of us. ❤️

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 and understanding. You deserve all of the caring, love, and support that is coming your way and so much more. I hope it eases for you soon. I know how...

Yes, it came through.

@Ed209 @TLion @glynis @John CC @RCS-canada @Wolfears Thank you for your responses of care, support and encouragement. You all have your own challenges, and yet, you generously take the time to express such care and kindness to me. :thankyousign: Glynis- I’m sorry you are having such a...

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 a long eventual taper. I feel like I may have doomed myself. Maybe should have just tapered from the zolpidem. Too late now. So confusing. I’ve just...

@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, not because I don’t care about my friends here. I do very much. I just don’t want to Keep reporting distress. And my many mistakes. I took medication...

@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 have made some serious mistakes to worsen things for me.....

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 place. Your offer to work together is so kind. If you are still interested I’d be willing to try. PM if you want to talk about it more.

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 realize zolpidem is like a Benzo in how it works in the brain. I’ve maybe been going through withdrawals daily with this drug, which would explain the...

Hi Everyone, I need some help. I tapered off of Clonazepam a few months ago. Recently my anxiety got so bad, so I have been taking Benzos (Xanax and Ativan) intermittently for about 3 weeks. First week about 5 times, the last 2 weeks about 3 times. I’ve also been taking Ambien 10mg to sleep...