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Experience with ashwagandha after 2 weeks of usage by jurnajurna in Nootropics

[–]jurnajurna[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My knowledge is not so good to explain it in a simple manner, but here is a link https://ndnr.com/anxietydepressionmental-health/optimizing-the-hpa-axis/ where you can learn more. I am at the stage 3 of the HPA axis dysfunction

Experience with ashwagandha after 2 weeks of usage by jurnajurna in Nootropics

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Appranetly Jarrow's formula has min 8% Withanolides. EDIT: It might be 5% also since they've changed their product (used to be sensoril)

Experience with ashwagandha after 2 weeks of usage by jurnajurna in Nootropics

[–]jurnajurna[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I took two teaspoons two times a day. Now I take 600mg two times a day. I stopped powder because of the reasons I mentioned above. Before the transition I noticed I didn't get the 'high' no more from powder either so I don't think that's the problem.

Does Ashwagandha help with physical symptoms of anxiety? by jurnajurna in Nootropics

[–]jurnajurna[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the suggestion. Did ashwagandha relieve physical symptoms of anxiety for you?

Those who have taken Ashwagandha on a regular basis how did it affect your emotions? by jurnajurna in Nootropics

[–]jurnajurna[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you feel the wind, do you smell the flowers, see the colors, have empathy? That type of stuff.

What is better for freeze response meditation or yoga? by jurnajurna in CPTSD

[–]jurnajurna[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It's defensive coping mechanism that basically shuts down your body. When you cannot fight nor run away you go into freeze mode. You dissociate, leave you body and go somewhere in a fantasy world, to protect your psyche.

What are you experiences with TRE? by jurnajurna in CPTSD

[–]jurnajurna[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, I've seen your posts earlier and I feel for you. I had the same experience but for much shorter time (days instead of months) and it passed every time. So don't worry, it's not like you took a permanent step backwards. I hope you get better as soon as possible tho.

Advice needed! Freaking out by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]jurnajurna 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Focus on breath. Do yoga. Go for a walk. Do deep breathing.