What people actually say
1,588 first-hand quotes, shortened but never edited — each links to the original discussion.
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AtomoxetineMixed
“Helps focus / concentration immensely... Seems to improve my memory as well.”Source discussion ↗
AtomoxetineMixed
“Atomoxetine made me way more impulsive and gave me sexual side effects right off the bat.”Source discussion ↗
AtomoxetineMixed
“Currently I am on Strattera and the side effects have subsided so I am only feeling the positives. A lot less stress and anxiety and ADHD is minimal.”Source discussion ↗
AtomoxetineMixed
“Strattera is for ADHD; it helps with planning and kicking my ass into gear. I've been able to learn piano songs quicker than usual...I enjoy it.”Source discussion ↗
Yerba MateMostly positive
“But after yerba maté, I drink it around 30 min after my shower, I am fully alert, focused, awake and full of energy for the rest of the day.”Source discussion ↗
Yerba MateMostly positive
“often i feel shitty from yerba, my stomach hurts and i'm foggy and tired.”Source discussion ↗
Yerba MateMostly positive
“Holy shit, this stuff is *way* stronger than coffee. I feel really great, energetic, and very positive and happy.”Source discussion ↗
Yerba MateMostly positive
“Another alternative that I love is Yerba mate. I have tried yoapon, but it doesn’t compare to mate. I feel energetic and my concentration is excellent with it.”Source discussion ↗
SertralineMixed
“The first 2 months were amazing. No thinking before every word. I just reacted, talked, did things. Pleasure. I could enjoy games, sunrises, weather. Anxiety gone. Woke up with energy no exhaustion.”Source discussion ↗
SertralineMixed
“Zoloft changed everything. It gave me what felt like superpowers: hard erections and the ability to last up to an hour.”Source discussion ↗
SertralineMixed
“a low dose of zoloft (50mg) has done wonders for my anxiety and ruminating thoughts. I feel more emotionally balanced.”Source discussion ↗
SertralineMixed
“It's a side effect of Zoloft. It was prescribed to me for a while after my wife died... They actually prescribe Zoloft for people with premature ejaculation issues.”Source discussion ↗
EscitalopramMixed
“Escitalopram is what makes me feel normal, i react to it very quickly too, but it seems to induce hypomania on first days of intake. Brings me back confidence, ambition, motivation, energy, relieves anxiety, kicks depression.”Source discussion ↗
EscitalopramMixed
“I was on it for 7 months and improved my mood and lowered my anxiety. But it also made me apathetic/unmotivated, caused emotional blunting and sexual dysfunction.”Source discussion ↗
EscitalopramMixed
“I've had a positive outcome, have no more anxiety, and these personality changes are welcomed.”Source discussion ↗
EscitalopramMixed
“An SSRI helped mildly in 2020 for 6 months (Lexapro/Escitalopram), but I have quit due to side effects.”Source discussion ↗
LSDMixed
“The only thing that works for me is low dose LSD or MDMA (but not MDA)”Source discussion ↗
LSDMixed
“Visualizing electric fields was effortless...I realized I had taken way too much for what I was trying to do. It was hard to focus, certain muscles were tightening up, I was sweating more.”Source discussion ↗
LSDMixed
“microdoses of LSD (helps with visual creativity and maybe focus but no effect on anxiety for me)”Source discussion ↗
LSDMixed
“occasionally microdose psilocybin or LSD, which mostly does nothing, but sometimes I have a day where I feel incredible”Source discussion ↗
DHAMostly positive
“I have been on the mr.happy stack for about two months(uridine+DHA+choline) and it works wonders for me.”Source discussion ↗
DHAMostly positive
“I started about 3/4 months ago taking a high dose of DHA fatty acid, around 1g a day... I can't say that I've noticed my memory getting much better.”Source discussion ↗
DHAMostly positive
“I can't say that I've noticed my memory getting much better.”Source discussion ↗
DHAMostly positive
“after starting an oral DHA-only (algae) supplement and sunflower-based phosphatidylserine...My sleep's been remarkably consistent”Source discussion ↗
Red Light TherapyMostly positive
“After the treatment I noticed a mild mood and energy boost. Later that night I slept deeper and more peacefully.”Source discussion ↗
Red Light TherapyMostly positive
“I have (2) Biomax 900 units. It has improved my mood and aches/pain. I want to say my skin looks better, but i haven’t really tracked my progress.”Source discussion ↗
Red Light TherapyMostly positive
“I settled on just the 650nm (red light)... I can notice a difference in how I feel as far as recovery, confidence, anxiety, ability to get out of bed, muscle definition.”Source discussion ↗
Red Light TherapyMostly positive
“I had huge success with red light therapy (i.e. photobiomodulation), the Thor Laser with the 69-Diode LED cluster would instantly remove the pain of inflammation, allowing me to sleep.”Source discussion ↗
Methylene BlueMostly positive
“Seems to be doing something. My Dual N back scores are up. My social anxiety also seems to be getting better. I am taking 60mcg 3x daily approximately every 5 hours.”Source discussion ↗
Methylene BlueMostly positive
“Just 10mg and it's like my brain switches back on. I feel clear, focused, motivated...Brain fog is gone. Inflammation in my body is practically gone...I definitely don't feel more physically energized.”Source discussion ↗
Methylene BlueMostly positive
“First thing I noticed was mental clarity, not jittery like caffeine, just cleaner focus.”Source discussion ↗
Methylene BlueMostly positive
“I have noted really good benefits since day 1. I have been breathing much better...mental clarity. I cannot name any notably bad reactions.”Source discussion ↗
SpirulinaMostly positive
“I took 15g Spirulina, not for anxiety primary but just to strengthen my overall run-down body. Within an hour, i experienced a strong relief in anxiety.”Source discussion ↗
SpirulinaMostly positive
“Spirulina for fatigue...Ive only recently started Spirulina, and yeah not really seeing too much diff on energy...you should do thorough research on it”Source discussion ↗
SpirulinaMostly positive
“I also found when I started taking spirulina tablets daily it increased my libido - possibly because the B vitamins in it increased my energy.”Source discussion ↗
SpirulinaMostly positive
“Spirulina is the only thing I had which I felt a small difference”Source discussion ↗
Holy BasilMostly positive
“From ND the Holy Basil works best for me. Everything else has been underwhelming.”Source discussion ↗
Holy BasilMostly positive
“I do drink the tea at times and haven’t noticed anything for delaying ejaculation. It’s great for anxiety and stress, though.”Source discussion ↗
Holy BasilMostly positive
“I've tried Holy Basil tea and supplements and it's never done anything for me...wires me up even more...others say it works for them...reduces anxiety.”Source discussion ↗
Holy BasilMostly positive
“I also found ashwagandha, holy basil and to a lesser extent schizandra berry to be helpful with anxiety and resistance to stress.”Source discussion ↗