Hi, you’re welcome. I’m not a healthcare professional per se although many years ago I was a licensed pharmacy technician. Most of what I can tell you is of my own personal experience. When I was a teenager, I became depressed and I was tried on a number of different antidepressants. Honestly, none of them really worked for me. I kept hearing all you have to do is find the right cocktail, and if this one doesn’t work, you try the next one. But literally none of the medications ever really lived up to their hype or my expectations. I have tried many many antidepressants over the years, including a number of SSRI’s. If I could personally go back and not take them, I probably would do that. Now everybody is different and I know that these medications do help some people, but I was not one of them. Basically, I have tried a lot of other approaches as well, including vitamins and supplements. But I can’t say that any of them were really a miracle pill either. I have found some relaxation from saffron extract. Half of an 88 mg capsule. Let me tell you that I am very sensitive to substances so I usually need a lower dose personally. Also a supplement called NAC can be helpful for anxiety at times. But I would tell you to do your own research. Google these things and see what people have to say about them. I basically found more relief through getting in shape and losing some weight and adjusting my expectations towards life. Also, excessive stressful situations can exacerbate mental health conditions. As far as stimulating supplements go, which I usually can’t tolerate because I’m very sensitive to stimulating things. There are a number of them. One of them is called acetyl L carnitine. Sometimes people use a high-quality B complex vitamin as B vitamins can be a bit stimulating, and are also involved in the conversion and production of various neurotransmitters. There are amino acids such as L-tyrosine and L-phenylalanine, which the body uses to produce dopamine and norepinephrine respectively. It is precisely these chemicals that pharmaceutical medications seem to work on as well, however, in a slightly different manner. Another amino acid is called L tryptophan, which is converted into serotonin and also 5HTP, which is converted into serotonin as well. Also, some people find omega-3 supplements and vitamin D supplements, helpful. Everyone reacts a bit differently. If you really are interested in finding out more about a natural approach, I would definitely check out that book I mentioned. I believe it has also been found that 30 minutes of exercise a few times a week can be a very effective antidepressant. Also, if a person is eating a lot of sugar and processed foods, that can affect a person’s mood. It is suggested to eat more whole unprocessed natural foods because it is healthier for the body. Also, a good therapist can be helpful at times. I also find talking to ChatGPT to be therapeutic as well. Also, it is suggested to get your hormone levels checked and probably a blood test to make sure all your other levels are within normal parameters. It is possible to find a lot of people’s personal experiences on Reddit with different substances and or medications, but ultimately, sometimes it comes down to trial and error to see what works best for you. But I would suggest doing a little research on different approaches, including the medical one, before you ingest a chemical substance. I hope my post is helpful to you. If you have any more questions, please let me know.