Exploring Natural Methods to Regulate Mental Health

i was on zoloft from 13-19, and wellbutrin (and zoloft at the same time) for a few months at 18. then trintellix and latuda from 19-20. i’m 21 now and go unmedicated, but i don’t feel as if i need any medications. i’ve been off trintellix and latuda since august 2021 and i lost almost 100 lbs since then. the zoloft wasn’t working anymore, wellbutrin never worked, but trintellix did. latuda made me more numb than anything (antipsychotic acted as a mood stabilizer for me). i’m happy that i no longer have to take medication but it was an 8 year journey! the way i’ve been coping with no medication is that i’ve learned to spot when i’m having an episode and talk myself down. it’s a lot harder than i thought but i’m always successful! i also take part in flower but not for mental health, i have arthritis :(

but i feel u. my tolerance is so high now idek why i still smoke bc i usually don’t feel that much different

tbh get a dog. or any animal. my pup helps me so much when i feel anxious and she is a chihuahua which is a very very loyal breed so she’s become my ESA and she can recognize when i’m upset or anxious and help me through it

@circleataraxia ive tried ashwagandah its helping but i think i need something a little more to help

Hey!! Idk if you know anything about non-psychedelic mushrooms and herbs, they’re called adaptogens. I literally don’t know what I would do without them. With some research, you can discover which ones would be most helpful for you :) I personally like ashwaghanda because of its mellowing affects.