Posted by buddhi on February 9, 2004, at 21:44:19
In reply to Picamilon for Social Phobia - Holy Sh*t, posted by Michael Bell on March 1, 2003, at 13:47:23
> Wow, this stuff seems to work. It's a Russian nootropic that is GABA bonded to niacin (vitamin B3). GABA by itself doesn't pass through the brain barrier easily, but it does when bonded with niacin.
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> In the past, I've tried a variety of herbs and drugs. I always try them one at a time so that I know which effects to attribute to which drugs. I've taken SJW, 5htp, kava, theanine, selegiline (deprenyl), adrafinil, and tyrosine.
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> SJW -- made me more anxious for a few days, then curtailed much of the anxiety. Quit it because it also dampened my emotions and killed motivation
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> 5htp - helped sleeping at night, but not with daytime anxiety
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> Kava - took care of anxiety, but made me almost "high"; also was sedating at times
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> theanine - great supplement. My second favorite for Social Phobia. Problem was it increases alpha waves, never felt strong positive emotionality
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> selegiline (5 mg/day) - sexual stimulator, not good for social phobia. Made me more paranoid than before, hyper stimulated
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> tyrosine - same effects as selegiline, with super high paranoia and some random explosive rage problems
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> adrafinil - made me hyperfocused, did nothing for anxiety either way
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> and finally...
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> PICAMILON - according to sites, takes up to an hour to work. With me, it takes a little over an hour, and when it kicks in, but I am anxiety free for about 5-6 hours. Definately not sedating, maybe a little stimulating if anything. I take twice the daily recommended dose, since I believe social phobics have severe dysfunction of the GABA system.
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> Anyway, that's where I stand to date. I'll try to keep this board updated on my progress every week or so.
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> Later!
>HELP! Wondering where you bought your picamilion in the United states????? THanks!!!!!!!
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