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Yeah everybody has a different amount that works for them specifically. Let me know how it works out. Unrelated, but I went away this weekend. I visited a zoo. It was fun, although I returned home feeling very sick. Some of the most intensive stomach pain I have felt. Thankfully it only lasted a couple days.

@Hyzenthlay gave me the idea to try making a version of the thread in Trivia. I will try that at some point. (and thanks for the kind words).

Depends on the day. Some days I enjoy my own company, other days I do miss my siblings being around. It's a serious boon to being the youngest. I watched them all gradually depart the home. It does help that I made a close longtime friend on here, so having someone to text during 'those days' has nullified the feeling quite substantially.

Our own conversation here with you has gone 35 pages and 517 messages. (I checked hitting the little arrow). It's quite amazing really. Here's to...36 pages? aha I dunno, however long it goes. It has been a joy knowing you.

this is random but I remembered us talking years ago!
crazy to think it's been 6 years. hope you're well

All good. I got a little long winded. Thanks for the post.

I remade it. I even added a disclaimer.

https://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=495950

...I really hope it goes okay. A small fear is that the previous lock may snuff the life out of this. (I know I had permission to remake it, but it'll ultimately depend on if the overarching community still participates).

I had the same result. Before I began taking lexapro, I was having several panic attacks per day. It's been reduced to one every six months or so. I was hesitant about getting help, although it became the best thing that happened to me. I've been on lexapro a total of 4 years now.

It was painful because I did the most I could to prevent it. When I saw the argument break out, I quietly reported the troubling posts and didn't involve myself. It stings to lose something that grew for over a year, and to be so completely powerless about it. It was the first time I had ever created a game that stuck around. Haven't made a new one because I'm not certain if I want to try a different idea or do a restart.

I haven't talked much about myself personally, but I am the youngest in my family by a significant margin. My older siblings all left. They only visit twice a year, and I greatly enjoy the company. It gets lonely and I often miss being surrounded by those I was closest with. Otherwise I speak with you, and there's another friend on Pokecommunity who I exchanged phone numbers with. We've communicated that way for a long time.

It helps deal with the feeling. I simply liked having people I could speak with. When my siblings left I mostly became my own company.

It's the same ordeal with medication. The first one I took did absolutely nothing aside from cause awful side effects. It was called 'busprione' and the brain zaps were awful. Like a forced jolt in the head. I did not stay on that for long. I had to stop whatever I was doing and would lay down until they passed. (lexapro can cause that too if you suddenly cease taking it).

I haven't decided if I want to remake the thread or try a new one. I lack the creativity to think of a new idea. (I asked a mod for help on creating one and was told they didn't have any suggestions). I'm still very sad admittedly. Feels like I've been punished for something I had no involvement with. It was nice watching my game grow over a year, and I liked how it became a main part of the section. We'll see how the new one goes. Thanks for the support and everything.

I saw it a couple weeks back. I did enjoy it quite a bit. (particularly liked bowser). I have a birthday in a month too. All of my older siblings are coming to visit.

I meant to say this last week after posting in the thread, but I hope you had a wonderful birthday.

I don't particularly like having to physically go in for refills. I do it by phone when possible. Need to make another appointment next month. Bleh. So is it the first time trying a psychology session? It never worked out for me but I hope better results for you.

It was one user causing the issue. He's been banned. I was told the lock will be permanent but I can make a new thread. If I may open about something, I have never been interested in joining staff. However I still wanted to leave a 'long term' contribution to the forum. For me, it was simply that thread. To check and see it locked that morning actually hurt. It had just hit it's 1 year anniversary. Yeah I can make a new one, but I guess I've been feeling hesitant because it might not gain the same traction.

By the way, have you seen the Mario Movie? Also visited the fair yesterday and got my mom a mother's day gift.

How goes the medicine now? But yeah I'm glad you went through with the medication. There can be a negative stigma. (Which is a true shame. Promotes others into refusing help). Didn't know about the free sessions. Is it exclusive to the country you live in?

Feeling a little gutted. I had always wanted to make a successful thread in Trivia/Forum Games. I did it. It hit 26 pages...and has been locked because of others using it to argue and fight. I was so proud of that thread. (mod of section told me it might not be permanent). It still saddens me.

Congrats on finishing XD though. It has been a few years for me, but my emulator was not proficient in running it the last time I tried. Did you 100% complete it?

For some reason, when I feel anxious, it numbs my throat. I don't have the jaw jerking but it goes to show everybody experiences it different. Any update on the pills though? Some people opt to increase the dosage after a while, but I've been okay with 5 MG.

Yeah I came to appreciate the sprite work of older gens. 3D brings everything to life, but the sprites are so...characteristic. I think they could do so much with 3D too. (Colosseum and XD handled the 3D sprites wonderfully).

How have you been lately? Sorry for the slow response ._. Got into a show and became so distracted.

I will mention that it makes the situation much worse when you combine the drinking with narcissistic traits. A fight will start and suddenly everybody else is at blame. I won't go into a vent, however I will mention as someone acclimating into adulthood there are older adults I naturally look up to. This was one of them. After I was physically struck, I no longer find it possible. (forgiveness yes, but there's something now severed).

Well, the issue for me is that I don't like doctor's appointments or doctor's offices. It makes getting the medicine refilled a big ordeal. However, I am glad it helps you in a similar way. Did you notice any restlessness at night? It's also a common side effect. I am awake at 3:00 right now. Luckily nothing to do with the medicine. I fell asleep too early.

I had such a weird situation growing up. My childhood would align with Gen 5. However we couldn't afford many games, so when I played Pokemon it was often Gen 3 on emulation. I didn't play Gen 5 until 2018. I had a bit of left over money after I finished Christmas Shopping and bought it in a mall. It was so bittersweet. Felt like I experienced everything I missed out on.

From what I remember in that playthrough: I picked Tepig, had a Sigilyph, struggled with the elite four, lost to ghetsis, did the entire post game (which is rare for me). And started all over twice because I wanted to experience it again.

(as for my actual reply. i got busy yesterday, sorry).

Yeah I don't feel discussing this in detail on VM but it creates a highly stressful environment. Particularly a family member who becomes a violent raging drunk.

Have you started the medicine? For me I had never been on a medication so I was nervous about side effects. It took several months for me to get the courage to start taking it. But it really did end up helping my anxiety disorder.

Are you excited about the Pokemon Stadium coming to switch? I don't remember if you have the expansion pass or not. It never came to virtual console which was my method of accessing games before my generation. Eventually I did get temporary access to a N64, so I have played it, even if it was only for a bit.

Wanted to take a moment to wish you a very happy easter!

Cool! Yeah I'm alright

I'm going out of the country myself in the summer. I admit I am not longer looking forward to it at all. These trips always end in a huge fight because certain people in our family can't control excessive drinking. (And it gets ruined for everyone who isn't drinking).

I take the 5mg lexapro too. It's only due to age related purposes. My doctor doesn't want me starting something in very early adulthood that I could have trouble getting off later. I understand, and the 5mg works so it's no problem. When I was originally in the ER they gave me Xanax, but my doctor pulled me from that immediately.

Anyways, are you feeling better? You mentioned being sick.

It's now spring here. I assume it would be opposite for your part of the world?