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Old 03-24-2024, 11:14 PM   #285
gallione11
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Reliance on a medicine is not weakness -- it's an appreciation that we've figured out assistance for a problem. I've been taking acid reflux and HBP drugs for about 10 years now. BP is actually low enough, I might not need it anymore, but the point is, don't slag modern medicine for things you feel "you should be able to handle yourself". Obviously, if there are things you can do to lifestyle wise that will help, do it. I quit smoking 13 years ago, and don't regret it, so that helped the BP. I still drink too much, but working on that. I had that "OMG, can't believe my grandparents have a 7-day pill box" feeling a while ago, but, now it's like, "Meh, it's convenient." 1 acid reflux pill, 1 HBP pill, 2 general pain relievers and a vitamin-D supplement in the non summer months.". I'll be 42 in July, I'm @ 220lbs and active. Don't be ashamed if you need a bit of assistance drug wise to feel 100%. Enjoy the fact that we have the technology to help that

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