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Normal people can just DO this without medication? I can sit here and listen to music without feeling the need to be hyper-tensed and aware of everything around me? Why does my heartbeat feel calm? Why am I not on edge?

I was recently reading a book on sanitation conditions in Stalinist Russia, and it made me think about how many 'normal' things I take for granted in my day-to-day life that simply were not the norm for the majority of human history. I guess this is the reverse - something which other people take for granted, but I've only just received, and it's like the Holy Grail in my hands.

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[–] spankmonkey@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Yup.

Make sure to always fill your meds at the scheduled time. If you happen to miss a dose or two treat it as a backup as most meds will have shortages and a bit of padding can be a lifesaver. Last time for me was a three week gap and luckily I had enough backstock for workdays during two of those three weeks.

Only having a week of struggling was far better than three!

[–] PugJesus@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

Last time for me was a three week gap

u fuckin' wot

This is my first time being on meds that might have shortages. How terrifying.

[–] cfi@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I often forget that I can just do that. Like sit in a room and listen to music and not do anything else. I feel like I have to constantly be doing something, even if its just reading.

When I first check out, it's just... refreshing. Trying to do it more.

Also, what's the name of that book? Seems like an interesting read

[–] PugJesus@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

"The Hazards of Urban Life in Late Stalinist Russia: Health, Hygiene, and Living Standards, 1943–1953"