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Discussion Thread Monday 21 🧛 April 2025 (aussie.zone)

submitted 4 days ago by YarraByte@aussie.zone to c/melbourne@aussie.zone

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[–] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 10 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (5 children)

I was right.

Was doubling up.

Good I know now, but can't help but feel annoyed at the years of unnecessary anxiety lol

Edit: surprisingly more focused and motivated on half the dose. I'm still a bit shocked at what's been happening this whole time. 🤦

[–] dumblederp@aussie.zone 6 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Would you give 1/4 a shot?

[–] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 5 points 3 days ago

Already tried. Wasn't enough. A 50% reduction is fucking massive though.

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 5 points 3 days ago

that's good you have it figured out now

not good your docs didn't tell you what to watch out for

[–] anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone 5 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Good you worked it out. Maybe it’s contributed to the migraines, too?

[–] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 7 points 3 days ago

I think so because my body isn't as tense. I actually feel relaxed for the first time in half a decade lol

But in all seriousness, it'll be an adjustment. I'm glad I figured it out.

[–] Duenan@aussie.zone 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Did the doctor give you a certain dosage and you figured it out on your own?

[–] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 7 points 3 days ago (1 children)

No I was given a script and told to work it out.

[–] Duenan@aussie.zone 7 points 3 days ago

That’s an interesting approach.

I hope you’ll be feeling better overall and also able to relax a little and get some much needed sleep.

[–] LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 2 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Yay I'm glad you figured out a better dose! How did you do that?

Edit: nvm, kept reading