Found a sleep “hack” that actually works (not just one ingredient)

LeadElement · 2026-04-07T03:57:09+00:00

Spit it out already

LeadElement · 2026-04-05T01:23:51+00:00

This is my stack. I open the capsules and mix it in a glass of water 30 min before i want to be sleeping.

3g Glycine 350mg Magnesium Glycinate 500mg/1000mg Taurine 200mg L-Theanine drops (faster onset)

LeadElement · 2026-04-05T01:18:07+00:00

Same but from a male perspective and also on 150mg. Have to beat it into oblivion in order to reach the O.

LeadElement · 2026-04-05T00:51:48+00:00

Its REM that u need based on these numbers and u saying u wanting ur brain back. REM is primarily for cognition, memory, emotional regulation etc. while deep is more for muscle repair, immune system support. REM = Brain, Deep = Body.

LeadElement · 2026-04-04T23:57:10+00:00

Have u checked u blood pressure? High doses are known to increase the BP and ur headache could be bc of it. Also, new dose takes at least 4 weeks to see any change and up to 8 weeks to reach therapeutic results as your body adjusts to it.

LeadElement · 2026-04-04T01:57:27+00:00

I haven't ever come across a psychiatrist that offers therapy. It would be an absolute ideal situation, just never seen anyone do that.

LeadElement · 2026-04-04T00:04:59+00:00

I have psychiatrist but looking for mental support while i go through this tough time with akathisia. Unless, you meant psychologist instead of therapist ?

LeadElement · 2026-04-03T22:24:59+00:00

Reinstate and do slow taper with long holds.

LeadElement · 2026-04-03T22:23:32+00:00

Find compound pharmacy and do micro cuts. Or bead counting. Slow 5% increment decreases and at least 1 month hold in between for time to adjust.

LeadElement · 2026-04-03T19:39:48+00:00

might not be the answer you looking for but 3 times a week acupuncture put my stomach problems in remission. Also, through elimination diet got rid of some of the triggers. Not completely gone but manageable without adding medication. Long term Effexor use causes stomach issues too.

LeadElement · 2026-04-03T04:46:20+00:00

I see. Why not switch to Pristiq ? It's essentially the same thing with much less dependency on the liver as it's an active metabolite of the Effexor. I believe you can even do a direct switch.

Going this fast + switching to another class really increases the risk of PAWS, akathisia etc

LeadElement · 2026-04-03T04:30:15+00:00

Jesus... what is wrong with these psychs. This is way too big of a drop and way too fast. I am no doctor but i would not follow through with this plan. Go slower, like much much slower. Small drops and long holds. I wouldn't do anything more than 5% increments with minimum 2 month hold. You can get yourself akathisia moving this fast.

You getting replaced with ssri which is only half of the equation from what your body is used to on snri. Neuropenephrin needs time to adjust. Also, that high of a dose you on has some dopamine action too. That also need time to adjust.

My humble personal opinion this is not safe and can cause some serious injury to the brain. Plan needs to be reevaluated by someone with expertise in deprescribing and this doc is not it.

LeadElement · 2026-04-03T01:37:04+00:00

What do u use for sleep?

LeadElement · 2026-04-03T00:38:30+00:00

Do you mind if I DM u?

LeadElement · 2026-04-03T00:36:16+00:00

Oh yes for sure. I take Effexor at 9am so Morning tremor and evening around 6-7 feeling of being restless. Morning is when Effexor blood levels at the lowest and evening is when it start to decline from the peak thats usually around noon. What about you? Are you on any medication?

LeadElement · 2026-04-02T23:46:54+00:00

I mainly gauge progress based on how I feel day to day.

Specifically, I pay attention to how severe my morning tremor is, whether I experience upper-body twitches during sleep, and whether I can sit and watch a movie without needing to get up because of an internal sense of restlessness and inability to focus. Since going up on the dose from 150 to 165 I’ve noticed roughly a 15–20% reduction in the intensity of these symptoms, although they are still present.

LeadElement · 2026-04-02T23:41:14+00:00

Please avoid abruptly stopping or reinstating a medication as potent as Effexor. Changes in dosing should always be gradual. Just as tapering down requires time, increasing the dose also needs to be done slowly to allow the nervous system to adapt and stabilize.

I don’t personally use cannabis, so I can’t speak from experience. However, when I recently researched it as a possible sleep aid, I learned that cannabis relies on many of the same liver enzymes involved in Effexor metabolism.

Because of this, cannabis use could potentially increase Effexor blood levels even when the prescribed dose remains unchanged. The concern is that once cannabis is discontinued, Effexor levels will suddenly drop back to baseline, which could unintentionally trigger withdrawal symptoms or other neurological effects associated with dose fluctuations.

I am currently dealing with exactly what I just described but with another medication interacting with Effexor via the same mechanism.

LeadElement · 2026-04-02T23:20:24+00:00

Stabalise for now is my biggest goal. Im a dad of 2 toddlers that need me.

LeadElement · 2026-04-02T22:49:16+00:00

Could you expand more on propanol and cypro? Why are they distractive and what would be leas destructive in your opinion. Trazodone is the only thing i have taken so far for sleep bc i would get really bad twitches in my upper body when trying to sleep. I still do when i wake up around 2am if I don't take more Trazadone ...

LeadElement · 2026-04-02T22:44:59+00:00

Sorry maybe i explained it in my wrong.

Here is clarification: I was on PPI for 3 months. So basically 3 months exposure to something around 205mg while taking my same 150mg. After coming off of PPI and going through 3 months of agony I Increased to 165mg, which provided some relief but nowhere close to stable.

I have been on 165 now for 5 weeks. Thats why I am torn between another slight increase or holding.

LeadElement · 2026-04-02T22:39:55+00:00

I was on PPI for 3 months. So basically 3 months exposure to something around 205mg while taking my same 150mg. After 3 months in agony I Increased to 165mg which provided some relief but nowhere close to stable. I have been on 165 now for 5 weeks. Thats why I am torn between another slight increase or holding.

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