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HOW LIFE IN THE PHILIPPINES TESTS MY PATIENCE: Graduations, Deliveries, and Heat
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I share my ongoing struggle with gabapentin dependency and trying to wean myself off medication I've been taking for years, while dealing with withdrawal symptoms and concerns about long-term health effects.
• Finding myself getting tongue-tied during recent podcast recordings
• Recounting a childhood playground injury to my tailbone that still affects me today
• Struggling with gabapentin dependency after five to six years of continuous use
• Experiencing withdrawal symptoms including dizziness when trying to reduce medication
• Reluctantly attending a resort vacation that turned out to be surprisingly enjoyable
• Dreading my son's upcoming graduation ceremony that will last 6-8 hours in extreme heat
• Comparing Filipino graduation ceremonies to more efficient American versions
• Discussing the corruption in construction that led to ineffective safety barriers at the Manila airport
• Preparing a Lord of the Rings book set as my son's graduation gift
Again, thanks for hanging out with me!
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Chapters
1. Podcast Introduction and Health Issues (00:00:00)
2. Medication Dependency Struggles (00:06:33)
3. Resort Getaway and Medication Breaks (00:10:43)
4. Son's Graduation Frustrations (00:12:20)
5. Driving Dangers and Infrastructure Issues (00:20:44)
6. Episode Closing and Future Topics (00:24:42)
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