What people actually say
1,588 first-hand quotes, shortened but never edited — each links to the original discussion.
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Strength TrainingMostly positive
“I'm going to be that guy and say strength training and cold showers. The combo changed my life and helped me out of depression”Source discussion ↗
Strength TrainingMostly positive
“Strength training. Make your body stronger so the work isn't as demanding. ... Spending a lot of time in the gym, running, and climbing gives me a huge advantage.”Source discussion ↗
OxytocinMostly positive
“I added 100 mcg Oxytocin, in addition to the IPA, about a month ago... put on about ten pounds of muscle... helped with my social anxiety.”Source discussion ↗
OxytocinMostly positive
“It does definitely seem to make me more calm and less impulsive/compulsive. So far not much of an increase in focus.”Source discussion ↗
OxytocinMostly positive
“Oxytocin really relaxes me and helps me fall asleep at least for four hours until I have to piss, but I’m 55….”Source discussion ↗
OxytocinMostly positive
“useful before social events, helped me be more convincing, increased intimacy and eagerness to connect with people. Effects only lasted a few hours.”Source discussion ↗
ErinamaxMixed
“I have noticed over the last week specifically my mood is drastically better from when I started.”Source discussion ↗
ErinamaxMixed
“the effect on my nervous system and mood has been extremely profound... i am also sleeping better.”Source discussion ↗
ErinamaxMixed
“The focus, mood and energy boost is probably the best nootropic experience I have ever had.”Source discussion ↗
B Vitamin ComplexMostly positive
“A B vitamin complex with methylated B vitamins also really helped with my mood and slightly with focus.”Source discussion ↗
B Vitamin ComplexMostly positive
“I've also been taking a B vitamin complex, vitamin D3 and probiotics. I feel so much calmer and more patient all day”Source discussion ↗
B Vitamin ComplexMostly positive
“b vitamin complex helped me with my memory and focus.”Source discussion ↗
B Vitamin ComplexMostly positive
“High-strength B vitamin complex - (Solgar 100s). I generally feel much more relaxed”Source discussion ↗
Sunflower LecithinMostly positive
“Been taking several doses of sunflower lecithin the past week and it's been incredible. I feel like I can function again. No crazy high, or side effects. Just feel turned on again.”Source discussion ↗
Sunflower LecithinMostly positive
“I tried it as there are some evidence it can alleviate depression but I didn't feel any effect from it.”Source discussion ↗
Sunflower LecithinMostly positive
“What worked for me was to take creatine, hemp seed protein shake and sunflower lechitin.”Source discussion ↗
Sunflower LecithinMostly positive
“Lecithin is a big one. I think typical for this purpose is between 5g and 10g a day. I had significantly better results with the powder/granules than caps.”Source discussion ↗
DuloxetineMixed
“I started taking Cymbalta for it ... it seemed to really help the anxiety, and I could drink coffee again”Source discussion ↗
DuloxetineMixed
“Cymbalta here. Absolutely ruined my life. Started early 2018 and quit cold turkey (nobody told me I couldn't) later that same year. I'm still a mess all this time later.”Source discussion ↗
DuloxetineMixed
“I also weaned off of duloxetine because it quit working for the pain and made me depressed non-motivated.”Source discussion ↗
DuloxetineMixed
“Duloxetine's potent NRI increased my drive, energy and mood but it wasn't effective enough at 60mg.”Source discussion ↗
Ec StackMostly positive
“I take an EC stack 3 times a day...I've lost 10 pounds. This stuff accelerates fatloss like you wouldn't believe”Source discussion ↗
Ec StackMostly positive
“EC Stack 25mg/200mg X 3. I felt totally de-stressed and sleepy. Not jacked-up at all.”Source discussion ↗
Ec StackMostly positive
“I was not able to sleep until 4:30 am...it felt like i had too much coffee even 14 hours after taking the pills.”Source discussion ↗
Ec StackMostly positive
“Ive tried my share of drugs and I've always gone back to the good old Noopept + EC stack.”Source discussion ↗
NofapMixed
“When I abstain, I notice boosted energy levels (probably from higher testosterone) and better mental clarity.”Source discussion ↗
NofapMixed
“No fap has also helped. In fact, I relapsed on day 15-25, idk I forgot the date. It definitely hindered me.”Source discussion ↗
NofapMixed
“I am currently on 42 days of no fap and it's cured my anxiety/depression.”Source discussion ↗
NofapMixed
“I feel better from nofap than anything else. Every time I blow my load I wish I hadn't.”Source discussion ↗
Nicotine PatchesMostly positive
“Patches don't hit me with a high, but I feel more focused, energized, and positive with them as opposed to no nicotine.”Source discussion ↗
Nicotine PatchesMostly positive
“Substances, that trigger my reaction: Cerebrolysin, semax, selank, piracetam (but not phenylpiracitam), L-Carnitine and ALCAR, nicotine patches.”Source discussion ↗
Nicotine PatchesMostly positive
“I take the 7mg nicotine patches, cut them into 1/4ths, and put one on every-other-day. This has worked really well for me”Source discussion ↗
Nicotine PatchesMostly positive
“nicotine patches for 10 days as part of a protocol for long covid. They worked really well and I also noticed that they made me feel very calm”Source discussion ↗
Ecklonia CavaMostly positive
“I take 1 to 2 capsules at night which helps with sleep quality and helps me to feel relaxed before bed.”Source discussion ↗
Ecklonia CavaMostly positive
“Ecklonia Cava had that exact same effect on me, even though it's supposed to help sleep.”Source discussion ↗
Ecklonia CavaMostly positive
“Anecdotally I notice a reduction in libido and pleasure from EC, Reishi causes me anxiety and low mood the next day.”Source discussion ↗
Ecklonia CavaMostly positive
“I noticed skin benefits within 2 days of initial supplementation.”Source discussion ↗
Wim Hof BreathingMostly positive
“doing Wim Hof's breathing exercises about 3 to 5 rounds right before going to bed puts me into deep sleep according to my whoop strap.”Source discussion ↗
Wim Hof BreathingMostly positive
“Wim Hof breathing really had me feeling like poo, so I switched it out for Buteyko.”Source discussion ↗
Wim Hof BreathingMostly positive
“It didn't do much for me but apparently Wim Hof breathing helps with pain tolerance.”Source discussion ↗