[gusopol3]

“closest thing to “ means the worst possible thing short of; as I had said in the previous post, I didn’t object to “living hell,” although it’s hyperbole.

[bdeaner]

“closest thing to “ means the worst possible thing short of; as I had said in the previous post, I didn’t object to “living hell,” although it’s hyperbole.

It's not hyperbole if it is subjectively accurate based on the verbal descriptions of the people experiencing the condition, as documented in peer-reviewed case studies. In that case, you would be accusing the patients of using hyperbole, and I don't think you have grounds to make that claim.

Also, what I did say, more accurately, is: "has got to be the closest thing to living hell." You interpreted this as my saying akathisia is the worst thing on earth other than hell. Could be, might not be. There's no way of knowing. It's a figure of speech, not to be taken literally. The point is, it is a horrible experience, period. Something I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy.