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I also take prescription medication because of my anxiety disorder.

David, keep taking your prescription.

It makes things easy for you and for your further practice of Buddhism and meditation, please.

Is it possible to progress in Buddhism without a personal guide? Absolutly YES!

Many people like you or me do not have the great teacher at hand.

So, that do not mean that we can not do well in our practice of what Buddha taught and getting skills in meditation.

Is it bad that I take perscription medicine? NO

I unfortunately seem to need it. Hopefully you can get that medication. And that is fortunate.

Will that affect me ever being "awake". No David.

I am not sure that I need a teacher, but I guess I'm just worried. The very best teacher is Buddha. He left compassionate instructions to make your life happier and joyful.

Just follow them.

That is all.

I hope that my worries don't affect any of you. Don't worry David. As Aloka told you... be relaxed.

You have a LOT of material. Enough for getting started.

So take your time, bring together the meditation material that has been given here and...

...start with the videos of Ajahn Jayasaro.

Don't rush yourself.

Thank you. You are welcome David,