What people actually say
1,296 first-hand quotes, shortened but never edited — each links to the original discussion.
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PemfMostly positive
“pulsed electromagnetic therapy (PEMF)' has saved me from deep depression”Source discussion ↗
Ashwagandha ShodenMostly positive
“yes i opt for shoden...Shoden is actually one of the best supplements for sleep.”Source discussion ↗
Ashwagandha ShodenMostly positive
“I take 120mg of ND shoden ashwagandha every morning... It wiped out my anxiety and I get through the day with a nice calm feeling.”Source discussion ↗
Ashwagandha ShodenMostly positive
“I've experimented for a long time with Shoden ashwaganda, and I have to take 300mg. I can't take the 240mg pre-filled capsules. My symptoms come back.”Source discussion ↗
Ashwagandha ShodenMostly positive
“Take a look at nootropics depot shoden ashwagandha. I was addicted to benzos and went through severe withdrawals”Source discussion ↗
Sensoril AshwagandhaMixed
“I noticed nothing with regular ashwagandha, but Sensoril has helped my depression.”Source discussion ↗
Sensoril AshwagandhaMixed
“Vivid dreams and really bad REM sleep, after waking up felt like i had hangover from sleeping meds.”Source discussion ↗
Sensoril AshwagandhaMixed
“I've been taking sensoril ashwagandha for the last 2 or 3 weeks...helps a lot with sleep...noticed a dramatic increase in stimulant cravings...worsening of the mood swings.”Source discussion ↗
Sensoril AshwagandhaMixed
“From what I've heard sensoril should be better for it, especially for the short term calming effect of it although both can help you manage the stress better.”Source discussion ↗
AntihistaminesMixed
“Antihistamines are an effective vasoconstrictor, and they were my most effective tool. ... within two years of nearly constant use, I was a space case.”Source discussion ↗
AntihistaminesMixed
“What I've tried: antihistamines, low histamine diet, strict keto diet. Nothing really helped.”Source discussion ↗
AntihistaminesMixed
“Antihistamines knock me out cold all night, but makes me feel terrible the next day and destroy erections.”Source discussion ↗
AntihistaminesMixed
“I tried many of the things suggested to rectify this...antihistamines, ashwaganda and other cortisol lowering supplements. Even prescription sleep meds wernt working for me”Source discussion ↗
RutaecarpineMostly negative
“I seem to get deeper sleep and better caffeine response the next day. However, I do not have any empirical data on this”Source discussion ↗
RutaecarpineMostly negative
“Only take it on my heavy stimulant pre workout days because of the Rutaecarpine in it that helps metabolize caffeine faster”Source discussion ↗
RutaecarpineMostly negative
“The only rutaecarpine supplement I could find had plenty of reviews of people experiencing liver problems after starting it, sometimes with just a few uses.”Source discussion ↗
Zone 2 CardioMostly positive
“Doing lots of some 2 cardio on the stationary bike. 7 hours per week... I am a high energy person now... Concentration and focus at work are phenomenal.”Source discussion ↗
Zone 2 CardioMostly positive
“I go hop on an incline treadmill and do Zone 2 for 30 minutes with nose breathing. Works better than anything else for me.”Source discussion ↗
Zone 2 CardioMostly positive
“long bouts of zone 2 training was life changing. I've been building up to 8 hours weekly and goodness, my anxiety is 25% of what it was before.”Source discussion ↗
Chelated MagnesiumMostly positive
“Chelated magnesium seems to help with my sleep more than melatonin/valerian ever did.”Source discussion ↗
Chelated MagnesiumMostly positive
“The magnesium will make you sleepy, so take it at night before bed. I megadosed it for a while and saw a lot of benefits but now take a smaller dose because it makes me feel spaced out the next day”Source discussion ↗
Chelated MagnesiumMostly positive
“at night i take chelated magnesium and 30mg DXM capsules to lower tolerance, and melatonin for good sleep.”Source discussion ↗
Chelated MagnesiumMostly positive
“These are my staples I take short breaks here and there at most a couple weeks”Source discussion ↗
BacognizeMostly positive
“I noticed the effects after 2 weeks and ALCAR (500g) greatly accentuated those effects. Mostly the effects were very acute tunnel vision and focus.”Source discussion ↗
BacognizeMostly positive
“Bacognize was one I took a long way back but I ended up with brain fog from it for some reason.”Source discussion ↗
BacognizeMostly positive
“Basically anytime I cycled it I would get to a point after a couple weeks where I was noticeably more resistant to losing my composure in stressful situations.”Source discussion ↗
BacognizeMostly positive
“Try Bacognize. Its the most non-drowsy bacopa I've tried and the only one I've had measurable memory improvements with (memorizing flash cards).”Source discussion ↗
Amanita MuscariaMixed
“The right dose of psilocybin or amanita muscaria. Both different, one illegal in the US and one isn’t but if you get the dose right, very relaxing.”Source discussion ↗
Amanita MuscariaMixed
“I started taking this mushroom at small doses in the afternoon. Like really small doses. 1 or 2 gummies... I slept for almost 9 hours.”Source discussion ↗
Amanita MuscariaMixed
“I also tried various A. muscaria extracts as a replacement, but that didn't really work (either too sedating or weirdly overstimulating).”Source discussion ↗
Amanita MuscariaMixed
“It's worked as a non-addictive phenibut alternative...AMs my favorite thing for regular daily usage.”Source discussion ↗
MugwortMostly positive
“Mugwort before bed when taken daily has improved my vividness a bit.”Source discussion ↗
MugwortMostly positive
“I started taking Mugwort occasionally to help me sleep and noticed a positive effect of my cycle”Source discussion ↗
MugwortMostly positive
“Yep a lot and I have done a research paper on it too. It's a mild sedative/hallucinogen very similar in feeling to cannabis.”Source discussion ↗
MugwortMostly positive
“I use herbal onierogens as a form of entheogenic medicine. Things such as guayusa, mugwort, valerian...Herbs such as these enrich and enliven dreams”Source discussion ↗
Delta-8 THCMostly positive
“It really has helped more than anything I have ever tried. Even compared to actual sleeping pills.”Source discussion ↗
Delta-8 THCMostly positive
“I recently discovered delta 8 THC. It's legal in most places I believe...Works like a charm.”Source discussion ↗
Delta-8 THCMostly positive
“I've been fond of CBD, kratom, and delta-8 THC for migraines + cluster headaches.”Source discussion ↗
Delta-8 THCMostly positive
“I take it almost every night before bed, and now I never wake up in the middle of the night”Source discussion ↗
MulunguMostly positive
“I use taurine, passionflower, mulungu, gotu kola, gaba and magnesium before sleep. Works better than zopiclone”Source discussion ↗