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Posted by ed_uk2010 on March 27, 2018, at 11:57:47
In reply to Re: **TRIGGER** Current meds and question » ed_uk2010, posted by Clearskies on March 27, 2018, at 11:30:06
It's interesting.... I don't know a single person here who owns a gun. Most people don't own any major weapons, or think that they should.
What's your opinion on the gun debate?
Posted by Clearskies on March 27, 2018, at 12:43:27
In reply to Re: **TRIGGER** Current meds and question » Clearskies, posted by ed_uk2010 on March 27, 2018, at 11:57:47
> It's interesting.... I don't know a single person here who owns a gun. Most people don't own any major weapons, or think that they should.
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> What's your opinion on the gun debate?I believe that ammendments to the constitution are just that, amendments; and that the second amendment regarding arming citizens is no longer relevant. Its no longer needed, since the country has its own well regulated militia. There is no reason for private citizens to own private armouries of firearms and ammunition.
I despise this gun culture and the sick love affair the country has with its guns. This isnt a single holiday that involves fireworks when guns arent fired as well. It simply isnt safe.
Posted by ed_uk2010 on March 27, 2018, at 14:38:40
In reply to Re: **TRIGGER** Current meds and question » ed_uk2010, posted by Clearskies on March 27, 2018, at 12:43:27
I've never actually heard a 'real' gun fired, I don't think. Only on TV and in computer games.
Even the police don't usually carry guns. I mean, not the regular ones you might see on the street. Special forces do, the armed response, and police at strategic locations.
The Home Office says "Gun ownership is a privilege, not a right." You can apply for a license to own a firearm if you have a valid reason, but it can be rejected.
Posted by Clearskies on March 27, 2018, at 14:39:54
In reply to Re: **TRIGGER** Current meds and question » Clearskies, posted by ed_uk2010 on March 27, 2018, at 14:38:40
> I've never actually heard a 'real' gun fired, I don't think. Only on TV and in computer games.
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> Even the police don't usually carry guns. I mean, not the regular ones you might see on the street. Special forces do, the armed response, and police at strategic locations.
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> The Home Office says "Gun ownership is a privilege, not a right." You can apply for a license to own a firearm if you have a valid reason, but it can be rejected.I miss the UK.
Posted by ed_uk2010 on March 27, 2018, at 15:03:30
In reply to Re: **TRIGGER** Current meds and question » ed_uk2010, posted by Clearskies on March 27, 2018, at 14:39:54
>I miss the UK.
Are you from here?
Do the strict gun laws even make up for the weather? ;)
Posted by Clearskies on March 27, 2018, at 17:04:44
In reply to Re: **TRIGGER** Current meds and question » Clearskies, posted by ed_uk2010 on March 27, 2018, at 15:03:30
> >I miss the UK.
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> Do the strict gun laws even make up for the weather? ;)My dad was from Sunderland. I lived near Manchester during the 90s while my spouse at the time was there on a work transfer. It was a far easier transition to live in the UK than it was to move to the USA! Im from Canada, so I grew up with British culture as interpreted by Canadians :)
Posted by ed_uk2010 on March 27, 2018, at 18:20:24
In reply to Re: **TRIGGER** Current meds and question » ed_uk2010, posted by Clearskies on March 27, 2018, at 17:04:44
>Im from Canada, so I grew up with British culture as interpreted by Canadians :)
Ah I see. I imagine Canada having a higher standard of living perhaps, on average. Much more spacious :)
Posted by Clearskies on March 27, 2018, at 18:24:02
In reply to Re: **TRIGGER** Current meds and question » Clearskies, posted by ed_uk2010 on March 27, 2018, at 18:20:24
> >Im from Canada, so I grew up with British culture as interpreted by Canadians :)
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> Ah I see. I imagine Canada having a higher standard of living perhaps, on average. Much more spacious :)More disposable income. Though there is plenty of space, the urban areas are chock full, real estate prices are ridiculous, and nobody ever seems to like whomever is Prime Minister (I like this one).
I moved to the US in 1984. I feel more Canadian every year. This definitely is not my home.
Posted by ed_uk2010 on March 27, 2018, at 19:43:08
In reply to Re: **TRIGGER** Current meds and question » ed_uk2010, posted by Clearskies on March 27, 2018, at 18:24:02
One advantage of the UK is that nothing is that far away. Even if you live at the other end of the country, visiting say London is easy.
....A problem at the moment is the heightened racial tension, in some areas. It got worse after the Brexit referendum, which seemed to bring out the worst in some people. There have been more reports of hate crime. Even so, I assume it's very safe compared with many parts of the world.
Posted by Clearskies on March 27, 2018, at 20:05:11
In reply to Re: **TRIGGER** Current meds and question » Clearskies, posted by ed_uk2010 on March 27, 2018, at 19:43:08
Yes, I dont think any region is free from racial tension these days. The entire world is on the move, and xenophobic populations are vocally unhappy. It isnt easy to keep engaged with your community yet still protect yourself from being triggered by it.
Interesting times.
Posted by ed_uk2010 on March 27, 2018, at 20:08:24
In reply to Re: **TRIGGER** Current meds and question » ed_uk2010, posted by Clearskies on March 27, 2018, at 20:05:11
Have you made friends with many people locally? I sense that you feel quite isolated.
> Yes, I dont think any region is free from racial tension these days. The entire world is on the move, and xenophobic populations are vocally unhappy. It isnt easy to keep engaged with your community yet still protect yourself from being triggered by it.
> Interesting times.
Posted by Clearskies on March 27, 2018, at 20:14:57
In reply to Re: **TRIGGER** Current meds and question » Clearskies, posted by ed_uk2010 on March 27, 2018, at 20:08:24
> Have you made friends with many people locally? I sense that you feel quite isolated.
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>No, I have not made many friends. Ive been quite isolated by the culture in my immediate area, but worse, my anxiety keeps me housebound when I could be out exploring groups and classes. I have several close friends who mean the world to me; we take care of each other and they even check to see if Ive opened my curtains on any given day.
I continue to be torn about whether to stick it out here or try another area. I dont think I could handle another upheaval.
Posted by ed_uk2010 on March 27, 2018, at 20:31:06
In reply to Re: **TRIGGER** Current meds and question » ed_uk2010, posted by Clearskies on March 27, 2018, at 20:14:57
So, how easy/difficult would it be to move back to Canada? Do you have family there? Or maybe there is somewhere else you'd prefer.
>prazosin; sertraline, bupropion xl,propanol, and I went down to .5mg from 2.0 of clonazepam.
I was wondering, are you on the beta blocker propranolol for anxiety or something else like migraine or high blood pressure? Do you find it helpful? - I was thinking about how it sometimes causes fatigue.
Posted by Clearskies on March 27, 2018, at 20:37:50
In reply to Re: **TRIGGER** Current meds and question » Clearskies, posted by ed_uk2010 on March 27, 2018, at 20:31:06
> So, how easy/difficult would it be to move back to Canada? Do you have family there? Or maybe there is somewhere else you'd prefer.
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I most certainly would be able to move back home. My family does live there. I havent any idea how I would survive, because I would lose my disability status and income. I would not be able to hold a job, as I have tried repeatedly to reenter the workforce only to make myself more ill.> >prazosin; sertraline, bupropion xl,propanol, and I went down to .5mg from 2.0 of clonazepam.
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> I was wondering, are you on the beta blocker propranolol for anxiety or something else like migraine or high blood pressure? Do you find it helpful? - I was thinking about how it sometimes causes fatigue.
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Its for my anxiety, in lieu of the higher dosage of clonazepam Id been on. I dont notice any effect on my energy levels, which arent that bad. Its mostly the anxiety Im fighting.
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Posted by ed_uk2010 on March 27, 2018, at 21:39:16
In reply to Re: **TRIGGER** Current meds and question » ed_uk2010, posted by Clearskies on March 27, 2018, at 20:37:50
I actually thought there were usually better social security / disability benefits in Canada. Would it not be possible to claim anything?
>Its for my anxiety, in lieu of the higher dosage of clonazepam Id been on. I dont notice any effect on my energy levels.
Oh I see. Glad to hear side effects aren't a problem.
Posted by Clearskies on March 27, 2018, at 22:33:22
In reply to Re: **TRIGGER** Current meds and question » Clearskies, posted by ed_uk2010 on March 27, 2018, at 21:39:16
> I actually thought there were usually better social security / disability benefits in Canada. Would it not be possible to claim anything?
>Im sure that I could. Unfortunately that process took 2 1/2 years in the US; I dont believe the Canadian system will be more efficient. So theres the issue of what I would live on in the meantime.
Posted by beckett2 on March 28, 2018, at 6:57:51
In reply to Re: **TRIGGER** Current meds and question » ed_uk2010, posted by Clearskies on March 26, 2018, at 21:35:58
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> Clearly she has much more experience than I with the med and its side effects, so for now Im giving her the benefit of a doubt, and the sertraline a good go.
> My stress and anxiety have been severe recently. Im having a tough time keeping my façade of a functioning human going. So much of how Im feelng relates to the political and cultural climate here in the US. I live in an extremely right wing part of the country. Many white supremacist groups are headquartered nearby. I dont feel I can safely express my opinions. The repression is killing me... but I cannot imagine being able to move to yet another part of the country and starting all over.
> Last Saturdays march by the students was bracing and powerful. I do sense a sea change.
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>Living rurally in a conservative area is especially tough these day-- the proximity to white supremacists sounds unnerving. Personally, I daydream about moving from the US, but I don't think it's in the cards. Maybe keep alive the idea of moving back to Canada. Environment can impact mood for better or worse. When I lived in Los Angles, with so much violence, swat teams, etc, I became anxious and depressed and hibernated.
I'm sorry you're having a tough time :(
Posted by beckett2 on March 28, 2018, at 7:03:49
In reply to Re: **TRIGGER** Current meds and question » Clearskies, posted by ed_uk2010 on March 27, 2018, at 11:57:47
> It's interesting.... I don't know a single person here who owns a gun. Most people don't own any major weapons, or think that they should.
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> What's your opinion on the gun debate?These statistics were cheering: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/nov/15/the-gun-numbers-just-3-of-american-adults-own-a-collective-133m-firearms
I was increasingly paranoid, looking around and wondering, who owned all these guns. A very small but vocal minority. My wish is for gun manufacturers to go the way of tobacco in this country. I don't know why the NRA has everyone bamboozled. Thank goodness for the kids.
Posted by SLS on March 28, 2018, at 7:08:42
In reply to Re: **TRIGGER** Current meds and question » ed_uk2010, posted by beckett2 on March 28, 2018, at 7:03:49
> Thank goodness for the kids.
Yes.
- Scott
Posted by ed_uk2010 on March 28, 2018, at 15:45:57
In reply to Re: **TRIGGER** Current meds and question » ed_uk2010, posted by beckett2 on March 28, 2018, at 7:03:49
It sounds like a minority of people are collecting guns like others might be collecting household ornaments!
RE tobacco, our supermarkets now have amusing tobacco counters because they can't display the stock. They hide it behind white shutters, which are then opened every time someone asks for a box. Is it like this for you?
Posted by ed_uk2010 on March 28, 2018, at 16:04:05
In reply to Re: **TRIGGER** Current meds and question » ed_uk2010, posted by Clearskies on March 27, 2018, at 22:33:22
>I dont believe the Canadian system will be more efficient.
Could someone in your Canadian family have a look into this for you, perhaps?
Posted by Clearskies on March 28, 2018, at 18:13:09
In reply to Re: **TRIGGER** Current meds and question » Clearskies, posted by ed_uk2010 on March 28, 2018, at 16:04:05
> >I dont believe the Canadian system will be more efficient.
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> Could someone in your Canadian family have a look into this for you, perhaps?They would not lift a finger to help me, in all honesty.
Posted by ed_uk2010 on March 29, 2018, at 9:44:05
In reply to Re: **TRIGGER** Current meds and question » ed_uk2010, posted by Clearskies on March 28, 2018, at 18:13:09
That's disappointing to hear. Perhaps you can research it online.
How are you doing generally now?
Posted by Clearskies on March 29, 2018, at 12:06:47
In reply to Re: **TRIGGER** Current meds and question » Clearskies, posted by ed_uk2010 on March 29, 2018, at 9:44:05
> That's disappointing to hear. Perhaps you can research it online.
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Im settled down after a few days of extreme emotions. It was a yucky couple of days and I dont know why it happened, but I cried a lot. Now Im doing ok. Sleeps ok, moods ok. Anxiety is always at a constant uncomfortable level. Always.
Posted by ed_uk2010 on March 29, 2018, at 16:49:13
In reply to Re: **TRIGGER** Current meds and question » ed_uk2010, posted by Clearskies on March 29, 2018, at 12:06:47
At least things have improved a bit. Hope the sertraline suits you at 150mg.
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