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What are your hidden gem medications/drugs/substances and what makes them ideal for your usecase (lemmy.world)

submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I will start with naltrexone, which can help people who have difficulty regulating their drinking have a more natural and sustainable relationship with alcohol should they choose to not cut it out of their lives entirely.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

DXM/dextromethorphan (Robitussin Cough Gels)

Its technically a dissociative and NMDA-antagonist, anaesthetic.

DXM can be an amazing agent for inducing what I would term a hard reset, that is dissociating you the f-out to the extent you may be able to reevaluate and see things in a new light. You will need to take care it doesnt react with other ingested substances you take and there are different thresholds (plateaus) that purportedly have distinct characteristics.

The best source is Robitussin Cough Gels, take care it is a single-ingredient product that you are considering trying. Have a pan to throw up in (you will vomit to some extent) and do not trust any farts.

If you have urinary retention, take a super hot bath but be very careful, maybe have someone check in on you. The hot water will relax your muscles and basically force you to have to and be able to get it out. Limit liquid consumption before/during/after to avoid an unduly full bladder

Edit: it might be a secret antidepressant akin to ketamine (similar profile) and the music euphoria is incredible

[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago (6 children)

Escitalopram - Lexapro It took my anxiety from the point where I was having severe panic attacks for simple issues to where I was able to put down my problems.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago

Lexapro has been amazing for me as well, went from smoking weed everyday to deal with my depression and stomach issues, to not even smoking anymore, coming up on a month pot free. Its crazy how much better you feel with the appropriate amount of serotonin in your system.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

oh weird, Lexapro failed entirely at managing my anxiety. worked great on the depression side, which meant that dampener of the anxiety wasn't in effect. spiraled quick, had to email the doc for an emergency appointment.

Effexor (venlaxafine) is the first SNRI I've tried and it's been like magic.

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