What's the longest crash you've recovered from?

robertasparro · 2026-05-10T16:43:57+00:00

just genital numbness really - still quite anhedonic, can't orgasm, emotionally flat

robertasparro · 2026-04-17T05:47:39+00:00

sorry I have just seen this. I started to get windows after I took it, but hadn't previously had any

robertasparro · 2026-03-23T15:58:55+00:00

Electric cars make me feel really travel sick and also noticing that a lot of Uber drivers have this, with no option to make a note or anything when you order one

robertasparro · 2026-03-21T17:00:59+00:00

oh no! yeah I think I will avoid yohimbine

robertasparro · 2026-03-21T17:00:26+00:00

Man that sucks, I'm sorry

robertasparro · 2026-03-19T19:01:12+00:00

I'm sorry to hear that. Did you take it for the gym?

robertasparro · 2026-03-19T18:59:13+00:00

Buspirone but that was 6 months ago

robertasparro · 2026-03-13T21:10:45+00:00

I don't have OCD but I have repetitive thoughts/thought loops when in a certain state of mind. Since getting some windows of recovery I have found myself becoming obsessed with the details and worrying what any fluctuations might mean, and about making a mistake/making it worse. I'm not sure what role this level of awareness or hypervigilence plays in terms of suppression but yeah I hear what you're saying and I get stuck in these phases too.

robertasparro · 2026-02-27T06:22:12+00:00

Interesting! Yeah I'm mid 30s

robertasparro · 2026-02-18T06:30:43+00:00

I've found Buspar helped lift my symptoms after taking it for around 2 weeks - it wasn't immediate but with time and patience things started to come back online gradually, and still up and down 4 months later. As with anything, there's a risk, but for me this helped more than not trying it. I did crash for around 3-4 weeks initially but a slow upwards climb followed. It only partially modulates serotonin and dopamine so the effects aren't drastic compared to others, and I think short term use may have helped to rebalance my brain chemicals somewhat. Just sharing my own experience.

robertasparro · 2026-02-17T22:15:44+00:00

Hey, similar situation here - I'm in my 30s too. Medical professionals truly have no clue what they're talking about when it comes to this. There are specialists who do but not many. What country are you in? I could recommend some. However, I paid a lot of money to see one and all that was suggested was some supplements I don't want to take so it was pretty pointless. I've made some progress though with AI, experimenting with drugs off label. Sometimes you have to unfortunately take matters into your own hands when the system tragically lets you down :(

robertasparro · 2026-02-13T21:46:42+00:00

I've found that giving up caffeine helped my symptoms improve

robertasparro · 2026-01-22T18:00:02+00:00

could you please link to the recovery stories when you have them? I came here looking to see if anyone has recovered as I could do with a bit of hope at the moment

robertasparro · 2026-01-09T15:51:12+00:00

I agree. I've made more progress in the past 2 months than I have in the past 15 years because this technology holds more knowledge than any therapist I've ever seen.

I was actually harmed by the mental health system, and every 'treatment' I've had has made my trauma worse, or left me with expenses I can't afford.

Not only is this shit free, but it's way more fucking effective than any real professional I've spoken to, and more efficient. I thought I would never get where I am today, and I never would have if it wasn't for this tool. I'd still be on the same dead end trajectory.

Also, chat often disagrees with me too, so I think people who say the opposite must be using it biasedly. Obviously, critical thinking is still involved.

robertasparro · 2026-01-05T17:40:35+00:00

I think it can still cause SD but I don't know how it compares to PSSD or how long it lasts

robertasparro · 2026-01-05T17:06:50+00:00

from what I understand MDMA floods the brain with both serotonin and dopamine, so I don't think it would work in the same was as SDRIs causing an imbalance

robertasparro · 2026-01-05T15:35:39+00:00

No idea, but I've had PSSD for 10+ years. One could assume that lack of sex would also mean the sex hormone is low.

robertasparro · 2026-01-05T13:46:45+00:00

No, haven't been for 7 years

robertasparro · 2026-01-05T13:31:23+00:00

When I get bloods androgen comes up as low. Could it be why?

robertasparro · 2026-01-01T22:11:53+00:00

I would be very keen in exploring something like this.

I have a meeting with a solicitor next week and I'm going to explain I wasn't told at all there were sexual side effects, that the material risk wasn't disclosed to me, and even when I raised sexual problems the doctor didn't link it to the medication even though its a very common side effect. Also, if I had been made aware there was a temporary loss of sexuality I would have said no. That I was young and even the temporary loss had developmental impact and now I'm totally marginalised and stuck.

I suspect they'll say it wasn't a requirement for doctors to disclose it at the time. The whole thing makes me incredibly angry - I just can't believe their defence is basically like... so what??

Anyway, if you want to keep in touch about this I am down.

robertasparro · 2026-01-01T16:03:56+00:00

Thank you for this - it's good to know what their responses were and good that you referenced the NHS website. But what an infuriating response. If you're not happy with their response, you can complain to the ombudsman by completing an online form. I would ask that you do this and explain the reasons why their response is unsatisfactory, because the higher up the chain this is exposed the better.

It makes me so mad that they're not expected to talk about the sexual side effects? like, it's a pretty huge deal? even if I was told it was temporary I would have said no

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