What people actually say
1,588 first-hand quotes, shortened but never edited — each links to the original discussion.
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SkullcapMostly positive
“St. John's Wort, Passion Flower, Hops, and Skullcap. My sleep improved with those.”Source discussion ↗
SkullcapMostly positive
“Skullcap: Seemed to work for a couple nights and then started to make me feel very strange the next day.”Source discussion ↗
SkullcapMostly positive
“So far I've tried skullcap and kava... which help for the anxiety insomnia.”Source discussion ↗
SkullcapMostly positive
“If your specific issue is *anxiety*, then I would strong suggest **Skullcap** (American). It works very well and can be taken on as needed basis. I use a tincture of herbal equivalent 800-1000mg.”Source discussion ↗
EcdysteroneMostly positive
“I saw significant body recomp and muscle gain... significant improvement in my stress tolerance and felt mentally and physically stronger all around.”Source discussion ↗
EcdysteroneMostly positive
“I definitely have not blown up in the gym or anything, but I have noticed improved recovery.”Source discussion ↗
EcdysteroneMostly positive
“in the last week since starting ecdysterone I've noticed my anxiety and irritability are much higher also bouts of low mood”Source discussion ↗
EcdysteroneMostly positive
“I have had a lot success with Ecdysterone, even though it draws a lot of haters.”Source discussion ↗
SaunaMostly positive
“brain fog has been lifted completely and I haven't felt this good in a really long time. Sauna. I stayed around 30 minutes in a Finnish type of sauna (dry) with temperature lingering around 80°C and the effects were there immediately.”Source discussion ↗
SaunaMostly positive
“unfortunately did not see any increase in RBC. I did however see a large increase in WBC”Source discussion ↗
SaunaMostly positive
“I've been doing something active every day and feel my entire working capacity has increased. I feel like an entirely different human.”Source discussion ↗
SaunaMostly positive
“Sauna helps with hangovers too. It has always worked for me. Just do 3-4 sessions of 10-20mins each and make sure you have a gallon of water with you”Source discussion ↗
Zinc PicolinateMostly positive
“After 15 mins or so, I experienced these effects: Warm body temperature, Heightened self-esteem, Dulling of emotions... Only bad thing is I feel slightly dumber.”Source discussion ↗
Zinc PicolinateMostly positive
“After taking it I feel slightly better, whether it's placebo or I had zinc deficiency is irrelevant to me.”Source discussion ↗
Zinc PicolinateMostly positive
“Mine stopped a few days after I added zinc picolate. I take them at different times of the day.”Source discussion ↗
Zinc PicolinateMostly positive
“Zinc picolinate - I’m zinc deficient and a lot of individuals with adhd have zinc deficiencies ... This helps with attention as well as immunity.”Source discussion ↗
CognanceMostly positive
“i swear to god cognance (i stack with saffron) helped me cope with my anxiety and ocd in a way no prescription med ever has.”Source discussion ↗
CognanceMostly positive
“I've been taking it for about two weeks now with no noticeable results... but my experience has been the opposite. It has consistently for the past 3 weeks had a significant effect on my stress, anxiety and wellbeing.”Source discussion ↗
CognanceMostly positive
“so far cognance has really helped with anxiety significantly... The past 3 nights I have only woken up once or twice.”Source discussion ↗
CognanceMostly positive
“I use cognance and it seems to have helped my focus and anxiety.”Source discussion ↗
MirtazapineMixed
“Mirtazapine worked great for me, I'd credit it with saving my life.”Source discussion ↗
MirtazapineMixed
“The only drugs that has helped at all so far have been Buspar and Remeron, both of which eventually stopped working for me.”Source discussion ↗
MirtazapineMixed
“The only one that really helped me was mirtazapine but I piled on the weight.”Source discussion ↗
MirtazapineMixed
“A med like Remeron (I had HORRIBLE side effects) uses several of my mutated/broken metabolizers.”Source discussion ↗
Maca RootMixed
“maca root majorly helped my anxiety, and is giving me the confidence I need to actively improve my life.”Source discussion ↗
Maca RootMixed
“Over time I tried gelatinized maca root (amazing result, but concerning side effect, see below)”Source discussion ↗
Maca RootMixed
“Maca Root, got recommend as a natural energy supplement for workouts. What I didn't know...is that it is also natural Viagra.”Source discussion ↗
Maca RootMixed
“I take 6 grams daily for maintenance...really realized my anxiety was preventing me from sleeping once I tried maca & the anxiety melted away.”Source discussion ↗
L-DopaMixed
“I find 4-hydroxyphenylalanine and L-γ-glutamylethylamide make a huge difference in keeping myself on an even keel..”Source discussion ↗
L-DopaMixed
“L-Dopa is making me a bit anxious but sure helps me with depression and focus.”Source discussion ↗
L-DopaMixed
“I have been taking L-Dopa and it has been working for me. My moods have been consistent and my anxiety have been almost non-existent.”Source discussion ↗
L-DopaMixed
“I've taken both L-Dopa and 5-HTP before and they didn't do shit.”Source discussion ↗
SarcosineMostly positive
“sarcosine + NAC nailed it. I literally cannot tell the difference. I feel so amazing.”Source discussion ↗
SarcosineMostly positive
“long courses of Sarcosine (daily for a month+ at a time) helped tremendously and permanently, however when I tried it again more recently it triggered anxiety and overthinking.”Source discussion ↗
SarcosineMostly positive
“GlyT1 Inhibitors: Sarcosine and (lesser extent) dimethylglycine cause glycine reuptake inhibition, proven quite effective for anxiety ... Helps me a lot.”Source discussion ↗
SarcosineMostly positive
“2000mg sarcosine helps with the emotional blunting often seen in schizophrenia, and it aids cognitive performance through enhanced NMDA signaling. I have taken both for a few weeks and they have helped me tremendously.”Source discussion ↗
SsrisMixed
“don't forget the SSRIs, that have proven very valuable for many people, me included.”Source discussion ↗
SsrisMixed
“Prozac at 21 stole most of my libido. Found myself getting into riskier situations to feel the rush of desire I used to have much more organically.”Source discussion ↗
SsrisMixed
“SSRIs have worked for me with no side effects. I swear I'm not BigPharma lol.”Source discussion ↗
SsrisMixed
“SSRI’s I took when I was a teen gave me suicidal and homicidal thoughts that stopped when I stopped the medication.”Source discussion ↗