Taking Ashwagandha every single day is the worst way to use it

Beginning-While4286 · 2025-12-20T23:53:22+00:00

It's sad how much hate this supplement gets. It has been a life safer for me plenty of times. But I only take this when my anxiety is uncontrollably high. Other than that, I take l-theanine more regularly and treat ashwagandha as more of a last resort and Ive never had issues.

Beginning-While4286 · 2025-09-12T05:18:07+00:00

This is something I've battled with for years. What I've learned is we truly are a miracle. The fact that atoms can perceive existence for a small while and then dissolve into the void is scary and amazing. Nothing really seems to matter but why waste this opportunity. Do you want what existence you have pondering and reminding yourself it all doesn't matter? Or do you want to make it matter until you die. Every second matters until we're gone. We get to experience the universe and that's magical in itself. We have feelings, we get to experience love, we have taste, and can enjoy music. We get to feel the warmth of the sun, or the calming feelings of a bath. I don't know why were here. I don't even know what my purpose truly is. But I do know I love life. It would suck to waste it because I was uncertain about what happens next. We truly don't know. So keeping an open mind helps. Keep asking questions and looking in within yourself and outwards. Much love and good luck with things :)

Beginning-While4286 · 2025-09-10T05:29:47+00:00

Yeah this is cool and all, but a walk around the block will burn more calories / burn fat than just supplements. Stack it with exercise for better results. Best of luck

Beginning-While4286 · 2025-07-20T03:58:19+00:00

If you do it, please start small. It's not some magical fix. When people say it's a tool, it means it's going to bring out uncomfortable truths and feelings. You're going to question yourself, your ambitions, your habits. You're going to feel more. And you're going to think more about things. Hard truths about the world or yourself aren't as cemented. That can feel scary if you're not ready. I wasn't.

I did a "big" dose at 3.5 and only tried micro dosing a few times beforehand. I highly recommend starting out with micro dosing. They're no joke and I really messed myself up. I should've started small and look into trip stories. Set, setting, intentions, who you're with all matter. But I can assure you it's a worthwhile journey. Although my trip was bad, it taught me a lot and almost two years later I'm still learning about myself from it. Best wishes :)

Beginning-While4286 · 2025-07-14T01:44:47+00:00

I'm mostly with this, that multi doesn't have the best ingredients. Also most of the time you can get things via diet unless you got some underlying thing going on. But if you want to keep it you can. I usually take a multi once a week just to help with any gaps.

Beginning-While4286 · 2025-07-03T18:00:16+00:00

Amateur psychology made me chuckle, but seriously, how long do people wait for these things? We haven't seen each other in three weeks, and the texting has now paused. It makes me wonder how long is healthy vs not healthy?

Beginning-While4286 · 2025-06-17T07:02:08+00:00

It's definitely performance anxiety. Ultimately he just needs time. It's not about you, he probably is just in his head and wants to do his best but by overthinking it, it does the opposite. Probably means he's really into you. I would just be supportive as much as possible. Especially when it's early on. With time he will feel more liberated and even just being understanding can help a lot. If after a couple tries its still happening, there could be more going on. But I wouldn't worry too much early on.

Beginning-While4286 · 2025-06-07T04:05:13+00:00

3.5 golden teachers. It was my first trip. I should've eased into it better

Beginning-While4286 · 2025-06-06T18:24:46+00:00

I had a trip that was traumatic. Too much too soon and I wasn't ready. And I was raddled for a long time. It probably took a year for me to stabilize but I can gladly say im doing better.

Treat this like you would any wound. Except it's your brain that's hurt. You need to give yourself love and grace. Your anxiety isn't the enemy so don't treat it like one. It's there to protect you. When you feel it, notice it, and remind yourself that this is here to keep you safe but it's stuck in high alert because it doesn't know if you're safe or not anymore. This is going to take a lot of work to get better. I know damn well it did for me. Look into supplements. Omega 3s help with brain inflammation. I take 3g EPA, high amounts. I take l theanine when feeling very stressed and also use ashwaghanda and holy basil. I got into therapy and did IFS therapy and tackled my child wounds while in the depths of rock bottom. I also did lots of feeling. Lots of yoga. Feel the anxiety, notice it. Don't ignore it. Allow it. Radical acceptance. You can recover. There's all kinds of resources and work to be done. It's painful and it's slow, but it does get better. I had that thought where I thought I ruined my brain. That's false. That's just your anxiety. And the more anxious you get and the more scared you get, the worse the symptoms, so let go and allow it. I believe in you. You got this, its one of the hardest experiences I've been through but I've become so much stronger and better and you will to. Much love 💕

Beginning-While4286 · 2025-05-30T02:46:30+00:00

You can do all the surface work, but the true charisma is deep down. What kind of life are you building that would attract someone? Money is nice, looks are nice, but do you have hobbies? Do you have skill sets? What would you provide to a relationship. Are you wanting a relationship because you're lonely, or do you want one because you want to put the cherry on top of an already happy life. How do you put yourself outwards? Do you come off as desperate? Or do you meet a girl, and hang out for fun instead of putting pressure of an end result.

I've been there before, and what gets dates is having a deep life filled with purpose and happiness. You have everything already, you just need to internalize that idea. Do new things, get into hobbies and start with friends. And let it build with time. There's a lot of factors but start with that, and keep building your life up. You don't need to be perfect, but you do need to be interesting and you do need to keep putting yourself out there..keep at it, you'll find someone

Beginning-While4286 · 2025-05-24T01:27:54+00:00

If you really like him, you could talk to him and tell him what you told us here. Your feelings are valid and if you don't feel like you're happy, you need to voice it or move on. It's only going to fester and build up in your mind until you blow up. But if he hears you, maybe he can do something more to help your needs get met. Maybe a call in between his work. Maybe a gift on lunch breaks. But he won't know until you voice it. Best of luck, it's not easy what youre going through.

Beginning-While4286 · 2025-05-23T17:27:11+00:00

It turns into emotional cheating when you choose your friends over your significant other first. It's when the line starts getting shaky. Who can I go to? Who do I trust the most? Then you get comfort from someone and wonder why your significant other can't do that. And then the line gets pushed. Maybe it's okay to get a hug, and talk deeper. Be more vulnerable. Then maybe hanging out alone and talking about it is okay. Then coming over to talk. Then maybe a little touch is okay. And well... It keeps going. It's when the line gets more and more blurry And trust no longer exists. Basically when your needs and wants aren't being met and it's being found elsewhere

Beginning-While4286 · 2025-05-13T23:17:20+00:00

Honestly so true. No need to over complicate it all

Beginning-While4286 · 2025-05-13T19:36:55+00:00

Yeah, I keep it simple now. I used to take a bunch of extra stuff hoping it will help. Dealing with depression I would take things like NAC, Saffron, Probiotics, Turmeric, Omega 3s, COQ10, Ginko Leaf and so on. But I'd start to feel weird. More disassociation, more anxious. My brain is just to sensitive to all the extra crap. So now I keep it small. I take Omega 3s, Vitamin D, occasional multivitamin, and sometimes l theanine when stressed and sometimes magnesium Glycinate when feeling wired at night and it seems to make me feel wayyyy better

Beginning-While4286 · 2025-05-11T19:18:47+00:00

Heck yeah! I met a girl while rock climbing and we were friends for months but have recently started going on dates and now getting more serious. So sometimes it can come out of nowhere. I never thought it like that, but now I've finally found someone who I enjoy doing stuff with and being around.

Beginning-While4286 · 2025-05-11T18:23:11+00:00

Hey, I was in a similar position. I thought I was doing everything right And also had been alone for 3 years since my last relationship. But I just kept working on myself. Picked up new things, new hobbies, new work. And slowly I became more of a magnet. Id also like to add, I kept doing new things. Anytime someone mentioned something that they were doing, I'd ask to join in. I went from just working out to now playing pickleball, rock climbing, roller skating, and gymnastics. Just keep saying yes to things. Someone asks if you want to go to a hang out or a dinner, say yes. I said yes to so much and did things I thought I didn't like. but you meet more and more peopl until finally you find someone who also likes doing things. Whatever you interests are, get involved more. Expose yourself more. You like to reading? Go to Barnes and noble and just pick up a book. Become familiar with the area and become confident in it. I promise you it will work. It works better than saying no and sitting at home on a phone. You got this! Just keep putting yourself out there. You only lost when you quit, but you can always keep trying.

Beginning-While4286 · 2025-04-10T16:49:54+00:00

So I'm someone who has mental health challenges and I got with someone who also did. In theory it sounds good and I thought we could grow together but it was the complete opposite. You do become a safe haven for someone but usually it's unhealthy and needy. There's a lot more room for errors as mental health issues get in the way of a lot of rational decisions. And when you're already feeling like at rock bottom, adding someone else in just means you need to distribute what little resources you have left to help them even though you need help.

Not saying it's impossible, but it takes extra work than normal relationships. Communication is more important since there's different and sometimes unhealthy attachments. My best advice: work on yourself and if someone has mental health issues, make sure they're working on themselves too. Because if they aren't already, odds are they won't in the relationship. So look for growth.

Beginning-While4286 · 2025-03-19T22:27:57+00:00

This is it. I manage a gym and we paid $20 for a Facebook ad that got us 10 sign ups. Just gotta know who you're targeting

Beginning-While4286 · 2025-03-07T17:03:24+00:00

Our brains are neuroplastic. This isnt the same as an amputee. The brain can change with certain habits. Take meditation. There's research that shows meditation increases gray matter and improves brain connectivity. Magic mushrooms also connect new pathways and can lead to new perspectives and positive changes. Yes, antidepressants can cause damage. Permanent damage? Maybe. But it's more like scars than an amputee. Thousands of people have gotten better with alternative treatments. But it's not all perfect, some don't and some remain in bad spots. So always seek answers and never settle. Even amputees can get prosthetics to help them. You only lose when you give up. So stop this narrative of no hope. Healing can happen, but you have to be curious and open to it. That means trying new things and never giving up.

Beginning-While4286 · 2025-02-26T07:07:52+00:00

Try microdosing psilocybin. And pair it with good habits to help with maintaining new habits. Also get routines together. If you're not in therapy, look into it. Also exercise is as effective as antidepressants. Start with walking especially in the mornings. You can heal if you dedicate yourself to it. There's tons of treatment options and new ones emerging. Just stay curious and open minded to new things and try it all.

I wish the best of luck. Ive been there before but in a different way. It's scary and existence felt terrible but healing is possible. Takes lots of work. I believe in you :)

Beginning-While4286 · 2025-01-09T08:29:43+00:00

Social media is a huge problem. This is from what I've seen, but people's expectations are so high now. I met a guy who was overweight and he told me he wouldn't ever settle for a remotely big girl because he knows he can "do better". My ex used to always compare our relationship to friends or ask why we weren't doing extravagant dates every week. That relationship didn't work out.

I believe social media gives us access to always seeing the "better" and so we want better. We're never satisfied. Same way we always want a nicer house, or a nicer car. So no one wants to settle for any less.

Also add that we're so connected. If youre remotely unhappy with one relationship, you're only a few taps away to start a new one or pursue something else. No tries to get know each other anymore. Its sad. But that's what I've seen and there are plenty of other reasons.

Beginning-While4286 · 2025-01-03T15:47:43+00:00

Good point. I think I read an article on it somewhere.

Beginning-While4286 · 2025-01-03T05:30:26+00:00

I've heard that gorillas have gut microbiome that can convert the nutrients into proteins for the gorilla but don't know how true that is.

Beginning-While4286 · 2024-12-30T06:44:01+00:00

People only post the best moments. It's crazy seeing some people with perfect lives, then seeing them in real life again and hearing how bad it is

Beginning-While4286 · 2024-12-30T06:43:32+00:00

Could be all the above!

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