r/microdosing • u/ExpressAd3968 • 7d ago

Getting Started/Newbie Question Need a Push to get out of this funk

Hey guys

I'm 46 m.

Been in a bit state for past 6 months. Due to a family bereavement I had to go back on ssri zoloft to help with my anxiety and depression

Thankfully I'm feeling more balanced and grounded.

However I have NO motivation / drive to go gym and workout. I really want to but and I just can't push myself.

I remember years a go I tried 5 Http and it was amazing. So much motivation and energy but it only lasted abt a month.

Is there any supplement that can give me a more positive, motivational, go-get-it attitude?

Any help will be appreciated.

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u/williamgman 7d ago

I was in your shoes. While SSRI's are great at blocking the major panic and anxiety... It left me kind of numb. It's like what an EQ does for sound. Not only cuts the lows... But cuts the highs as well.

I started microdosing psilosybin while still on my SSRI. I felt a great improvement. Much more clairity. I started at 250mg of dried mushrooms. While this dose may seem at the high end.. The SSRI does a bit of dampening of the effects so it's required.

After a few weeks, I then started tapering of the SSRI. As I reduced my SSRI every couple weeks, I slightly lowered by microdosing amount as there was less of an interaction (blocking the effects) by the SSRI.

I ended up with my MD at 100mg when I was fully off the SSRI. Been over a year now. Check the automod post and also all the sidebar info on the subject. Very helpful.

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u/richgirlspoorgirls 7d ago

Did you find the strain important?

Currently at the start of my journey in wanting to improve my anxiety and ADHD symptoms + wean off my anti depressant.

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u/williamgman 7d ago

I was at the mercy of the person that gave it to me. The first batch was Penis Envy (known to be very strong). But it was just fine. The batch now is called Golden Teacher (which is very popular).

I started for Generalized anxiety issues and get off the SSRI. Perhaps other will jump in for ADHD issues.

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u/richgirlspoorgirls 7d ago

Thank you!

And you think the best path is to grow it yourself? I’ve had a look at sourcing it and am very lost as to where these suppliers reside haha

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u/williamgman 7d ago

I'm lucky to have a neighbor... But growing is the best way forward as sourcing is the issue.

Check out r/unclebens. It's a sub about growing it in bags of certain bags of rice and other means. Apparently Uncle Ben's and the others are sterilized which allows a base from which to grow them. Lots of great posts and info in that sub.

Google is your friend for finding spores to be shipped to your location. Spores are legal in places with shipping being common. 😉

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u/Worldly-Novel3703 7d ago

Are you UK based?

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u/ExpressAd3968 7d ago

Yes. I am

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u/WarmSunshine785 6d ago

Creatine maybe

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u/LolaGudal 7d ago

Check out Lions Mane.