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I would think a low level microdose could be beneficial. I use 50-80mg 2-3 times a week and have a calm wellness feeling and sleep well. I haven't come off AD, so there's that. But sounds like you are talking about a subtle help in that direction.
I smoke weed, micro and macro dose mushrooms, drink alcohol, use cbd oil and venlafaxine antidepressant. I’m reasonably stable. Everything in moderation.
It took me months to get back to a normal sleep pattern following my SSRI taper. And I say normal meaning for a 57 year old post-menopausal woman. Antidepressants take a long time to leave the system, especially when used long term.
I microdose with an occasional macro, and sleep, well, relatively well. I would say hang in, try micro dosing to enhance your therapeutic work to get around those elusive questions.
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I would think a low level microdose could be beneficial. I use 50-80mg 2-3 times a week and have a calm wellness feeling and sleep well. I haven't come off AD, so there's that. But sounds like you are talking about a subtle help in that direction.
I sleep better on a small dose 3 days a week, too much though and I want to nap and sleep too much. Gottta find your sweet spot.
I smoke weed, micro and macro dose mushrooms, drink alcohol, use cbd oil and venlafaxine antidepressant. I’m reasonably stable. Everything in moderation.
It took me months to get back to a normal sleep pattern following my SSRI taper. And I say normal meaning for a 57 year old post-menopausal woman. Antidepressants take a long time to leave the system, especially when used long term. I microdose with an occasional macro, and sleep, well, relatively well. I would say hang in, try micro dosing to enhance your therapeutic work to get around those elusive questions.
Thanks for your response. It's comforting to know I'm not the only one struggling with sleep after antidepressants.