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axxtoon Dutch crime reporter dies after being shot

> in Spain, where you can get xtc, heroine and coke everywhere (not legal, but ish...)

I am from Spain. What are you talking about? Everything you just listed is not only illegal, but very illegal, considered hard drugs by the vast majority of the population, and will get you jail time if you're trafficking or even just possessing low quantities of it if you have previous legal convictions (not even drug related ones, any previous convictions!). And you can get them "everywhere"? lol

I am often amazed with the matter-of-fact tone that is frequently used on this site to speak about certain topics while being 100% wrong about them. The scary thing is, if I wasn't from Spain, I might've read your post and believed it. Makes me wonder.

axxtoon Blood test that finds 50 types of cancer is accurate enough to be rolled out

The point of this is not that you get a definitive diagnosis; it's just a somewhat reliable marker on whether you may need to be concerned and get more accurate (but more harmful) imaging or invasive tests to rule out something.

axxtoon Workaholism leads to health problems, work addiction risk depends on occupation

Please, consider seeing a professional as soon as possible. Mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of: it doesn't brand you as ANYTHING, any more than being diabetic or having an allergy does. There is a very good chance that a doctor can help you quickly and easily.

And you might feel at times like you don't even want to be helped, or that you don't deserve help, or that it's not worth the bother, but those are all symptoms of your problem, not consequences of it. Your judgement IS impaired. It will go away once you're in treatment. You'll be amazed at the change.

Please, talk to a professional, be very honest with them about how you're feeling and about the thoughts you are having. I know it's tough to open up and it might seem awkward, and I know it's easy to lose sight of it in these times we live in, but I promise you, there are many people out there that really want to help you, not just because it's their job, and they are more than able to do it. It will change your life.

You will get over this and come out stronger on the other side. You'll see. Best wishes, friend.