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progressoid

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3. I recognize sooo much of what you wrote.

Reply to OldBaldy1701E (Original post)

Tue Oct 14, 2025, 11:03 AM

Oct 14

Last edited Tue Oct 14, 2025, 03:27 PM - Edit history (1)

You are not alone. While our circumstances are slightly different, I feel it too.

With the realization of all the shit going on, I had a full blown panic attack a few weeks ago. Something I've never had before. Thankfully there were some left over the prescription drugs from my earlier life that helped. (Better than the previous attempts using alcohol).
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I typed and erased a few other things but I'll just go with this, there is hope for a for a broke, disabled performer.

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There is no hope for a broke, disabled performer in this crumbling society. [View all] OldBaldy1701E Oct 14 OP

The 988 Lifeline represents a portal to treatment, resources - a person to talk to Goonch Oct 14 #1

To be honest, I have tried them three times in the past few years. OldBaldy1701E Oct 14 #6

You can write Easterncedar Oct 14 #2

Not a bad idea. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Oct 14 #7

I recognize sooo much of what you wrote. progressoid Oct 14 #3

That has also been happening to me. OldBaldy1701E Oct 15 #10

I really feel for you in this situation Alice Kramden Oct 14 #4

Thank you, Mrs Kramden. OldBaldy1701E Oct 14 #9

Well, at least you're talking to us... justaprogressive Oct 14 #5

There are some who feel I talk too much. OldBaldy1701E Oct 14 #8

Expressive is good Alice Kramden Oct 15 #11

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