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what's tianeptine and how its used ? and what do you mean by too risky when refering to the SSRIs?Yes, they work. And pretty good. But they are too risky, I wouldn't take them. Have you investigated tianeptine?
I've been following raypeat ideas for some time now and I know that he is against serotonin, but I'm desperate and I've did some research about SSRIs and from my understanding they don't raise the production of serotonin in the body like tryptophan and 5-htp do, but they keep the serotonin between neurons in the brain . I'm in a really good physical shape around 12% BF at 175cm 72kg , and I eat a lot, more than 3000 calories per day a lot of carbs(white bread ,starch and some sugar) and fats mostly saturated and some olive oil and I try to reach 100g of protein daily so I think I have a healthy metabolism because I'm staying lean and not gaining fat.
but I'm struggling with mental issues depression , social anxiety and ADHD(I've been taking concerts 18mg Wich is an extended release methylphenidate for like 4 days now but I'm not feeling any better) , I used to be really smart but now I struggle to speak fluently and I keep struggling over my words and I don't even have the will to talk , and when I do talk I feel like a retard and I struggle to find words and can't keep a long chain of thoughts when I'm talking about something or trying to prove a point . I can't look people in the eyes ,can't make friends ,have low motivation and self esteem . Currently doing nothing in life , dragging my self to the gym few times a week when there is not a lot of people and walking around town( sometimes after lifting weights or walking I feel motivated and happy for a few minutes) .
Im desperate to try anything that can help me ,I've seen some videos on YouTube on a channel named Leo and longevity where he made a comprehensive series about serotonin and why he takes it eventho he does not have depression or anxiety but he takes SSRIs for cognitive enhancement . So after watching his videos and being desperate about my case I'm thinking about taking an SSRIs to see if it can help me get through this time and hopefully getting rid of my depression and SAD and change my life .
Im thinking about using it just as a bandaid to get my life together , get through university and have a better social life and friends and maybe that can resolve my depression and anxiety.
Any advice or alternatives would be helpful .
is that a quick fix ?meaning if do what you said I can feel it better if that was the issue, or does it take time to resolve?Speech, socializing problems, motivation, loss of intelligence, etc sounds like low acetylcholine problem. You probably need to increase cholinergic activity. B-complex, zinc, choline rich foods, also look into alpha-GPC (choline source) for more choline in the diet. This is why methylphenidate isnt helping much, since it doesnt increase cholinergic activity, which you clearly lack.
is that a quick fix meaning if do what you said I can feel it better if that was the issue, or does it take time to resolve?
I don't think that's my problem because today I ate 180grams of goat liver and 3 high quality eggs and took zinc in the morning (recommended by my doctor for acne) .Yes it is decently quick. You need B-vitamins to make acetyl-CoA and need the raw material choline (alpha-GPC is a precursor but also choline from choline rich foods). Zinc also improves cholinergic function and is anti-serotonin , dopaminergic in general and increases androgens. This makes it effective for depression. Getting more eggs in the diet is cheaper then alpha-GPC and other choline supplements. Do you eat eggs? Also 100g protein is pretty low and you seem built in your photo.
never heard about thatHave you considered going to a ketamine infusion center? Supposed to be effective for lifting depression.
I don't think that's my problem because today I ate 180grams of goat liver and 3 high quality eggs and took zinc in the morning (recommended by my doctor for acne) .
and for the protein part I used to track my macros back in the days when I was motivated to make sure to get at least 150grams but recently I feel indifferent and I don't care as much as I used to do about how many grams of protein I consume.
tbh I think that the lack of socialization and social life, spending most of my time at home without doing anything productive or earning money is a big cause of my mental state. but I need something to get me going so I can change that
tianeptine is an antidepressant/mood stabilizer. It is "peat friendly" since it doesn't raise serotonin. Look for info on the forum, there is plenty. I use it, it is good.what's tianeptine and how its used ? and what do you mean by too risky when refering to the SSRIs?
what? does such thing exist? centers specifically created to dose ketamine to people?Have you considered going to a ketamine infusion center? Supposed to be effective for lifting depression.
thanks for helping , so Im gonna try this , does cyproheptadine have a lot of side effects , I've seen its mainly used for weight gain. and what dosage were you using and how long did it take you to notice change. and what about the starch ? how can starch cause depression and anxiety, any idea?
Your symptoms, particularly the slow speech, depression, low energy, sound like the classic hypothyroidism described in Broda Barnes's book Hypothyroidism: the Unsuspected Illness. It's an old book but still worth reading.I've been following raypeat ideas for some time now and I know that he is against serotonin, but I'm desperate and I've did some research about SSRIs and from my understanding they don't raise the production of serotonin in the body like tryptophan and 5-htp do, but they keep the serotonin between neurons in the brain . I'm in a really good physical shape around 12% BF at 175cm 72kg , and I eat a lot, more than 3000 calories per day a lot of carbs(white bread ,starch and some sugar) and fats mostly saturated and some olive oil and I try to reach 100g of protein daily so I think I have a healthy metabolism because I'm staying lean and not gaining fat.
but I'm struggling with mental issues depression , social anxiety and ADHD(I've been taking concerts 18mg Wich is an extended release methylphenidate for like 4 days now but I'm not feeling any better) , I used to be really smart but now I struggle to speak fluently and I keep struggling over my words and I don't even have the will to talk , and when I do talk I feel like a retard and I struggle to find words and can't keep a long chain of thoughts when I'm talking about something or trying to prove a point . I can't look people in the eyes ,can't make friends ,have low motivation and self esteem . Currently doing nothing in life , dragging my self to the gym few times a week when there is not a lot of people and walking around town( sometimes after lifting weights or walking I feel motivated and happy for a few minutes) .
Im desperate to try anything that can help me ,I've seen some videos on YouTube on a channel named Leo and longevity where he made a comprehensive series about serotonin and why he takes it eventho he does not have depression or anxiety but he takes SSRIs for cognitive enhancement . So after watching his videos and being desperate about my case I'm thinking about taking an SSRIs to see if it can help me get through this time and hopefully getting rid of my depression and SAD and change my life .
Im thinking about using it just as a bandaid to get my life together , get through university and have a better social life and friends and maybe that can resolve my depression and anxiety.
Any advice or alternatives would be helpful .
If you're sleeping with a smart watch that has wifi, you're exposing yourself to radiation. I would not wear a smart watch at any time during the day or night.ive forgot to mention that I never get good deep sleep as suggested by my smart watch (I don't know if its accurate or not)
Yes, they are in most areas now. Ketamine Infusion Therapy | Treating Depression & Chronic Pain Even in smaller cities. Ketamine Clinic in Missoula, MT | Big Sky Ketamine Carewhat? does such thing exist? centers specifically created to dose ketamine to people?
Yes, they are in most areas now. Ketamine Infusion Therapy | Treating Depression & Chronic Pain Even in smaller cities. Ketamine Clinic in Missoula, MT | Big Sky Ketamine Care
can that be the cause of my depression? I've been eating white bread and starch all my life and have no digestive issue with them , but I'm gonna try that , I'm so desperate that I wanna try everything . Any idea for how long should it take to know if the gluten and the starch are the problem? what to replace them with? sugar, fruit and milk? and how much thiamine should I take and what's the reason for that? thanks