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  1. More bearable sounds a bit encouraging, but oof, hate to hear of you finding yourself on the defense. Hoping the cluster bunny will find the upcoming RC bust so offense-ive, it decides to just hop on outa there. And while we're dreaming up fatty foods to eat in the morning that are good for you, based on our own preferences, I'm gonna say: Avocado.
  2. For some CH'ers (which has to really suck!), but not all.
  3. Plus it is the most incredibly desirable around the clock taste treat, whether first thing in the morning, right before bed, or even waking up in the middle of the night to have a bunch (I have no ties to the Peanut Growers Marketing Council of America, just a superfan). When eating certain types of peanut butter (like natural) straight off the spoon though, be advised to have a glass of water handy so as not to choke on the stuff, and be prepared for the leaving of peanuty lip marks all over the rim of said glass.
  4. Ooh that's another good, snappy quotable - it contains all the qualities of hyped self deprecation that I too enjoy indulging in on occasion.
  5. Yes, but only with a sawed off shotgun. Really I'm just going by what I've seen expert types say, such as is copied below, without having gone into a deep dive on the subject myself, so I would sure defer to @xxx in a heartbeat regarding this or anything else related to the D regimen. Fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K are better absorbed when you have them with a meal or snack that contains at least a teaspoon of fat (about 5 grams of fat). The same goes for your multivitamin, which contains these vitamins.
  6. Highly distressing to hear of multiple health issues for our beloved Jon "His-own-worst-critic" 019. Can only hope that multiple reliefs may be found, stat. Meantime know our hearts and minds are right back atcha and with ya.
  7. Yer not alone - I've become concerned about the absence of @jon019 as of late myself.
  8. Wow what a dramatic, positive response to the gabapentin, AKA neurontin. CONGRATS! Especially surprising/unusual is how it seems to have taken effect on the first day. Are you still only taking 600mg a day? My experience with gabapentin was it took a good many days to kick in, but when I got to a high dose, coinciding with a high ECH cycle, it cut the frequency of attacks in half. That in turn allowed me to abort all attacks as I rode the cycle out, so it was of real help (since that cycle, I have found vitamin L to have restored busting effectiveness for me, so no need to go back on the gabapentin). While you swear by it, some do swear at it. I get the impression it could be a drug that we find ourselves having especially widely varying individual responses to. When I was on it I could feel that I was on a drug, kind of buzzed-ish, but hard to describe. I kind of enjoyed it, but not like I wanted to stay on it forever. My appetite became unusually ravenous. According to sources including this from NIH (I've only skimmed it) "it is crucial to raise awareness of gabapentin as a potential cause of depression, aggressive behavior, and suicidal ideation" Suicidal ideation in bold print, because it is a bizarre potential side effect that others have noted here, sometimes referred to as a "reverse survival instinct", and can be experienced even without any co-occurring depression or other distress (!!!). I caution anyone on gabapentin to watch out for this, and to resolutely keep in mind it is the drug talking - set any such thoughts to a firm ignore!
  9. I'm going to credit the appendage crossings for your getting through the Red Bull Rehab toot sweet like that.
  10. When even Tylenol and ginger don't help, that's some strong withdrawal alright. I'd still hope you could recover relatively quickly following the upcoming cold turkey unpleasantries. All appendages crossed and knocking on wood.
  11. Count me as also sorry to hear of the dreaded high cycle @Rod H, but here's to your dog, and to that great, beastless retirement road trip.
  12. Hadn't seen this either til now. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - thank you for bringing it to attention @Dallas Denny!
  13. Special in that I've allowed them to extract near all my $ via my incessant purchases.
  14. Here's an excerpt from a not-so-nice news email I had received from Amazon: http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/e-mail/img14/kc/sp.gif Dear customer, In 2013, we launched AmazonSmile to make it easier for customers to support their favorite charities. However, after almost a decade, the program has not grown to create the impact that we had originally hoped. With so many eligible organizations—more than 1 million globally—our ability to have an impact was often spread too thin. We are writing to let you know that we plan to wind down AmazonSmile by February 20, 2023.
  15. I like it. That video link to Baba O'Riley isn't working for me (and maybe others in US), so here's one that might work better for those stateside:
  16. Eileen and Joe: Big appreciation for the advocacy for better psychedelic legislation, and the potential positive impact for those of us with this currently misleadingly named condition. @Tony Only, you'll definitely never catch me referring to a cluster attack as a 'headache'. Maybe we should consider adopting Finland's Horton thing over here. As long as it doesn't get confused with a popular and delightful Dr. Seuss character.
  17. I think I heard a rumor that the US conference this fall could be held in Orlando, FL. Don't quote me on it though. That would still be a good maybe 4.5 - 5 hour nonstop trip for @BoscoPiko I imagine.
  18. Ooh. @BoscoPiko and @kat_92 now that you're complete flight-a-holics, it should be safe to assume you'll be attending. Plus @kat_92 should have the deets for us all by now on best deals for cute luggage.
  19. Now look what you've done @BoscoPiko
  20. Escorting a dog with a leg cast outside in atmospheric river style flooding at 3am every night, and that's just for tip of iceberg starters? Wow, will you be overjoyed when the flooding clears and Abby heals - just hang on a bit longer! The best of results to you with tonight's seeds bust! I get random ear ringings year round, in or out of cycle, so, I got nuthin' to offer in that dept., sorry.
  21. Well this put a big, genuine smile on the big, genuine face this morning!
  22. I find this routine to be effective at times (I asked ChatGPT to spell out the details and it supplied this): The technique involves inhaling through your nose for a count of 4, holding your breath for a count of 7, and then exhaling through your mouth for a count of 8. This is repeated for several rounds, usually four to eight times, depending on your comfort level. The idea behind this technique is that by slowing down your breathing and focusing on your breath, you can reduce anxiety and promote relaxation. It has been popularized by Dr. Andrew Weil, a well-known integrative medicine physician. It's worth noting that while many people find this technique helpful, it may not work for everyone. If you have any medical conditions or concerns about your breathing, it's always a good idea to consult with your healthcare provider before trying any new relaxation techniques.
  23. You tell it, sister! (For the record for anyone new, I'm male, but my ma taught me to respect the gals and to recognize the kinda BS they all too often have had to deal with)
  24. You sure do! Large quantities of kudos to your GP!
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