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« on: December 08, 2007, 07:32:05 PM »
Great Job!!! You describe the symptoms well!  Afro

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2uYL3d1zRs" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2uYL3d1zRs</a>


wiljon's Video
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« Reply #1 on: December 08, 2007, 08:37:13 PM »

   way to go john !!!!!!!!!   great, informative, intelligent, and VERY useful video !!

   thank you   thank you   thank you !

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« Reply #2 on: December 08, 2007, 09:39:45 PM »
Well thats just freaking awesome!!!  I am so glad you did that.  Good job John.  You know that video is gonna help alot of people. 
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« Reply #3 on: December 09, 2007, 06:59:31 AM »
Outstanding, John. Very, very well done!
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« Reply #4 on: December 09, 2007, 07:04:57 AM »
Very good Thanks for sharing!
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« Reply #5 on: December 09, 2007, 02:09:00 PM »
John - Excellent job on the video.  It should reach many people on You Tube.  Great work!  Afro
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« Reply #6 on: December 11, 2007, 09:37:22 AM »
I have been getting email responses from the first video I posted from people withdrawing...I try to answer them as best I can and always refer them to this site...where they will get the help they need...

Keep up the good work everyone!

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« Reply #7 on: December 11, 2007, 11:10:56 AM »
Quote from: wiljon on December 11, 2007, 09:37:22 AM
I have been getting email responses from the first video I posted from people withdrawing...I try to answer them as best I can and always refer them to this site...where they will get the help they need...

Keep up the good work everyone!

John.

Honestly it was watching your video where I discovered this website. Watching you made me feel like I was not alone anymore then I looked over the site and read the post and realized there were hundreds of other people going through what I am. Thank you so much for helping me in a time I felt so alone.!!!
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« Reply #8 on: December 11, 2007, 11:41:16 AM »
Quote from: chowdyshell on December 11, 2007, 11:10:56 AM
Quote from: wiljon on December 11, 2007, 09:37:22 AM
I have been getting email responses from the first video I posted from people withdrawing...I try to answer them as best I can and always refer them to this site...where they will get the help they need...

Keep up the good work everyone!

John.

Honestly it was watching your video where I discovered this website. Watching you made me feel like I was not alone anymore then I looked over the site and read the post and realized there were hundreds of other people going through what I am. Thank you so much for helping me in a time I felt so alone.!!!
That is just great that this video lead you to us!
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« Reply #9 on: December 11, 2007, 06:09:51 PM »
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOfJCn-L_oI" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOfJCn-L_oI</a>.
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« Reply #10 on: December 20, 2007, 02:47:22 PM »
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqJ7djS5z_s" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqJ7djS5z_s</a>.
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« Reply #11 on: December 21, 2007, 09:12:14 PM »
Nice video.. Stay strong my brother..

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« Reply #12 on: December 22, 2007, 11:58:23 AM »
John,

Outstanding!

Nice to put a face to you today compared to when you were 25 and on 4mg of Xanax. Your video really touched me. I felt like crying when I watched. You explained it so well. Thank you so very much for making these. I am amazed. You have done so much to lead people here and explain the situation. You're a hero in my book and have a lot of courage.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you. I wish you the best recovery my friend.

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« Reply #13 on: December 29, 2007, 03:24:39 AM »
John:  Great calm advocacy. It so great you are able to help others in your recovery journey. All the best for you in 2008.  Take care, Matthew
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« Reply #14 on: December 29, 2007, 10:25:18 AM »
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JGsK_nhbt0" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JGsK_nhbt0</a>

This video was made at the start of my current 3 day good window.
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