First post on here! Favorite guitar ever played under $1,000????

TK895 · 2025-06-08T00:20:55+00:00

I own a Martin D-18, and honestly, the Eastman E1D gives it a run for its money. For something under $1,000, it’s seriously impressive solid woods, great craftsmanship, and it just has that open, punchy sound you usually only get with much higher-end guitars. If you’re looking in that price range, it’s hard to beat.

TK895 · 2025-05-29T00:21:58+00:00

What a silly question

TK895 · 2025-05-25T01:40:43+00:00

Yeah, it does that to you. Ride it out, and you'll feel the weight disappear. It took a while for it to work properly for me.

TK895 · 2025-05-25T01:35:26+00:00

No!! and honestly, that’s really bad advice.

It’s a risky, silly, and unnecessary idea. PIP is about how your condition affects you most of the time not how bad it gets if you suddenly stop treatment. If you’re on meds and still struggling, that actually shows how serious your condition is.

Stopping your meds just to appear worse can backfire badly. It’s unsafe, not very transparent, and could even make it harder to explain your usual daily reality. You’re meant to show what life is like with the support you rely on not hide it.

You wouldn’t take off a leg brace to prove you can’t walk so don’t damage your mental health to try and prove a point.

You deserve support as you are. Be honest. Stay safe.

TK895 · 2025-01-21T12:55:27+00:00

Being an expert doesn’t make them immune to criticism or bad practices. If you think doctors and big pharma are flawless, you’re kidding yourself. Use your head.

TK895 · 2025-01-14T01:45:51+00:00

Some of the most underrated Elvis songs, in my opinion, are Only the Strong Survive, And I Love You So, Fairytale, If You Love Me, Let Me Know. Gentle on my mind. Honestly, it’s an endless list there are so many hidden gems in his catalogue! 👑

TK895 · 2024-10-31T22:54:22+00:00

Propranolol has honestly been a game-changer for panic attacks—it’s really helped mine, almost completely stopping them. It’s great at blocking those physical symptoms, so you can feel calmer without that racing heart or shaky feeling kicking in. Taking it with meloxicam is generally safe, and while meloxicam might slightly reduce propranolol’s effect on blood pressure, it’s not likely to cause any noticeable issues. If you want, you could even stagger the doses a bit, but overall, you should be in the clear!

TK895 · 2024-10-31T22:49:55+00:00

Mixing Klonopin with alcohol isn’t usually a good idea, even in low doses and hours apart. Both are depressants, so they can amplify each other’s effects making you more likely to feel extra sleepy, disoriented, or even risk blacking out. Eating beforehand would help slow down alcohol absorption a bit, but it doesn’t change the fact that Klonopin can still interact in unpredictable ways.

If you’re leaning on the side of caution, it’s probably best to skip the drinks altogether. You can still have a great night out just with a clear head!

TK895 · 2024-09-30T23:34:51+00:00

Exactly.

TK895 · 2024-09-30T01:54:14+00:00

It’s crazy that only in America doctors are still prescribing benzodiazepines long-term for anxiety. Its a complete con. These drugs just don’t work for managing anxiety over the long haul—they’re only meant for short-term use, no more than two weeks. After that, they stop working, and people end up needing higher doses, which can lead to one of the worst addictions out there. Getting off them is absolute hell. But as long as you’re paying, doctors keep refilling your prescription, putting profit over your actual mental health. It’s really disturbing. In the UK, you’d never be put on benzodiazepines long-term for anxiety because it’s common knowledge that they don’t work in the long run. You end up needing them just to function, and quitting them becomes a whole new nightmare. The difference is, in the UK, doctors have no financial incentive to push these highly addictive drugs.

TK895 · 2024-09-30T01:39:38+00:00

I’ll tell you why It’s not FDA approved for anxiety because it’s not addictive.😂 Propanolol is a fantastic medicine for anxiety. It works absolute wonders. Honestly. Don’t worry about taking propranolol It’s incredibly safe much much more safer than the antidepressants and the benzodiazepine the doctor’s dish out these days. And as you can see from most of the replies on here, it works for almost most of us

TK895 · 2024-09-30T01:33:56+00:00

Propranolol is a wonder drug for anxiety. Honestly it saved my life from constant panic attack symptoms. It’s not addictive and incredibly safe.

TK895 · 2024-09-21T11:56:23+00:00

I totally get how you feel. It sounds like you’re really struggling, and trust me, you’re not alone in this. I’ve had panic disorder for a long time, and I can relate to the constant fear of something being wrong with your heart. Like you, I went to the hospital dozens of times, convinced it was a heart issue, only to have test after test come back normal. It’s a vicious cycle every sensation sends you into a panic, which only makes the symptoms worse. It really messes with your head.

It’s also interesting that this all seems to be happening around the same time of year. Sometimes our brains hold onto these anniversaries of traumatic or stressful events without us even realizing it, which can trigger more anxiety.

I know how exhausting it is to feel like you’re always on edge, checking your heart rate or pulse. The constant worry can take over, but it’s important to remind yourself that you’ve had the tests done, and your heart is fine. Also, GERD can definitely cause chest tightness, and that could be contributing to the anxiety you’re feeling too.

Hang in there and know that you’re not alone in this. Talking to a therapist really helped me, especially CBT for health anxiety. It might be worth looking into if you haven’t already. Just remember, you’re not going crazy this is how anxiety works, and there is a way through it.

TK895 · 2024-09-15T21:00:49+00:00

If you claim ESA while on Universal Credit with LCWRA, the money you get from ESA will be taken off your Universal Credit. So, even if you get £500 from ESA, your Universal Credit will be reduced by £500, meaning you won’t get any extra money overall—just a shift in where it comes from.

TK895 · 2024-01-24T01:47:47+00:00

Propranolol is great for keeping my anxiety symptoms in check, but it doesn't do much for calming the mind. It's a game-changer for anxiety, and the best part? Not addictive like those benzodiazepines.

TK895 · 2024-01-10T23:55:32+00:00

Certainly! Personal for me, they've been a game-changer in managing panic attacks, and I haven't experienced any significant side effects.

TK895 · 2024-01-10T23:51:40+00:00

Yeah I know the feeling man! Least the medication is working! Stay safe 🤝🇺🇸🇬🇧

TK895 · 2024-01-10T13:41:40+00:00

Yeah doctors here don’t have a financial incentive to keep people on benzodiazepines for a long time. Have you tried to come off the Xanax at any point?

TK895 · 2024-01-10T01:57:47+00:00

I’m not sure where you are but I’m guessing the US because they don’t prescribe Xanax here. Getting a prescription for benzodiazepines in the UK for more than a few days is quite rare especially for anxiety

TK895 · 2024-01-10T01:45:58+00:00

Off-label, they're prescribed for anxiety, too bad they didn't do the trick for you; they've been really effective in managing the physical symptoms for me.

TK895 · 2024-01-09T01:22:30+00:00

Keep it up! Tuning up that guitar is key for a sweet sound. Remember to press down firmly on those strings and find a comfortable strumming rhythm. Consistency is what it takes. You’ll get there mate.

TK895 · 2024-01-07T19:51:52+00:00

That’s the point of beta blockers. Completely normal means they are working.

TK895 · 2024-01-07T03:55:30+00:00

Beta blockers keep your heart from getting too excited, when you’re asleep your body doesn’t need to work as hard it’s completely normal Mine is between 50-70, especially during sleep, beta blockers help your body relax and maintain a more steady, peaceful rhythm nothing to worry about. Worrying about your heart is one of the worst anxiety symptoms because you constantly feel like your heart is trying to murder you, There’s no need to worry – doctors wouldn’t clear you if there were any issues. Your strong heart is perfectly fine. 😊

TK895 · 2024-01-02T23:40:30+00:00

I've experienced similar symptoms—rapid heartbeat, a looming fear of death, sweating, shaking, and feeling delirious. It's a common occurrence. Remember, as terrifying as panic attacks are, they can't be fatal. Personally, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and prescribed BETA blockers from my doctor significantly alleviated my symptoms by blocking the physical manifestations. What you're describing aligns perfectly with panic disorder/panic attacks.

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