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Not sure if I will get any more tips in this thread but I wanted to add some information for anyone still reading. I measured some other metrics like HRV which was very high at 100+ most days, reaching over 130, indicating parasympathetic activity (good). I also measured deep sleep and I am getting over 2 hours each night, and over 2 hours REM also. I do not think dreaming indicates anything bad, otherwise my deep sleep would not be so high.

I also thought about the whole stress driven metabolism thing which seems unlikely considering these things and other bloods and I can almost guarantee that I am not too lean.

If anyone still has any advice I would appreciate it. I have experimented with the things in this thread and more but has not changed my situation one bit. My state now is even worse than when I wrote the post.

Edit: I want to thank the people that left some ideas, it is really appreciated!

@onliest No health conditions. TSH 1.1 last time I checked, time before that I think it was 0.8 with T3 at 4pg/mL which leads me to believe that thyroid is not an issue. I get enough sunlight during the summer at least, during winter it is trickier where I live but I guess that aligns with my biological needs.

I probably do not live a very meaningful life right now, that is largely because of my mental state though. I do socialise a lot and spend time outdoors, etc - which I guess is meaningful.

I have done CBT and worked with psychologists. The last one literally told me that she could probably not help me. I have tried all of the mainstream stuff and it does not work for me.

My bloodwork is good, stress seemingly low, I do various things like carrot salad etc to lower estrogen, proper circadian rhythm... It seems the issue is not any of these things. I know neurotransmitters are somewhat unrelated to other markers and more tricky to influence. Though phenibut (strong gaba agonist) does barely nothing for me. I am afraid I might need something that works more quickly right now.

@onliest I have tried it with no effect.

Some supplements I have tried:
Pregnenolone
Progest-E
TUDCA / other liver supplements
NAC
Glycine
Taurine
Bitters
Zinc
Magnesium (topical & oral)
B-Complex (& methylated)
Phenibut
Doxycycline
Methylene blue
Gelatin
Aspirin
DLPA phenylalanine
NBMI / Emeramide
and more...

(Most if not all of these have been from reputable sources)

I have literally not experienced a single positive effect from a single one of these (except mild benefits from phenibut). Sometimes they had negative effects but 90% of the time they did nothing. I have tried a lot of these with high/low dosages etc, following recommendations from others.

I have good bloodwork and other markers btw.

@Iamnobody Thanks! I will check this video out.

Are there any viable antidepressants? I am aware it is not healthy long-term but I need something. I was thinking about stuff like DNRI (wellbutrin) or maybe even psychedelics.

@LucH I have translated the blog post and will run this candida protocol with caprylic acid included. Thanks for the info!

@Kilgore I’ve heard some people say that, but others have a completely different opinion, which confuses me. I’m not sure it’s that big of a deal, though. I used to not remember my dreams much, but I wanted to learn about lucid dreaming, so I started keeping a dream journal. Ever since then, I’ve remembered my dreams quite well, and I believe most people could do the same. I’ve noticed that taking glycine before bed helps me dream a little more though. My main point here is that I might not dream more than anyone else, but I do remember them because I learned how.

@Peatful Yes, I do have a vision, and as far back as I can remember, I have always been very ambitious—and I still am. I do not smoke weed and never have. I also haven't tried any other drugs except for phenibut and alcohol, and I’ve never used nicotine either.

@Peatful I will get back to you with the exact temps you asked for. The range I gave you is what I remember measuring before but I do not measure often at all. I will collect some data that may help find the root cause. To be continued...

@LucH
Very interesting insights! I will for sure do the candida test. What is a proper treatment for candida in your opinion? Would caprylic acid work?

Regarding the other GI issues:

• Smell is generally not too bad, but sometimes it is especially on tudca when experiencing "bile dumps".
• I have up to 4 bowel movements per day and average I would say is a bit more than 2. The consistency has improved.
• On the bristol stool chart it is usually between 3-4 but rarely 5-6 as well. During the 5-6 days I seem to have less bowel movements in total.
• I would guess fermentation is in the stomach as I generally have the bloating issues quickly after eating.

I generally eat very little histamine and oxalate rich foods but I could try to lower it further.

A lot of this stuff I have overlooked and know only very little about. What would you recommend as treatment for these kinds of issues?

Thanks!

@Peatful
Hi! Waking temperature between 36.9-37.1 C generally. Tend to be a bit warmer later. I do not have any recorded temps after breakfast so I would have to get back to you on this.

I am guessing these questions are regarding metabolism. My T3 is upper range at ~4pg/mL and T4 is also upper range with TSH ~1. I eat like a horse even in times when I do not work out. I would guess hypometabolism is not an issue on my end but maybe you would disagree.

@LucH
Hello! I have thought about this and tried antibiotics for the SIBO. I tried some other protocols for this as well but to no avail. What would you recommend to treat these kinds of issues? Thanks!

@Rah1woot
Hi! When it all started life was pretty good, had tons of hobbies and school at the same time. So the entire thing started when life was seemingly pretty good, which is strange. Still I have hobbies and friends that I spend time with. Currently I am self-employed because I found something that works very well and I always have something to do, but I do for sure lack some motivation as mentioned.

I have also worked with a psychologist for these kinds of issues and we changed a lot of habits/lifestyle in this regard over a long time. Did not seem to matter. I think what matters after all is neurotransmitters and hormones and I am unsure how to improve them unfortunately.

Thanks for your comment.

@zorba990
Hello! I have thought about this too. I was at the dentist a few days ago and they claimed teeth health was better than ever and only found very minor inflammation in some parts of the gum. All but one wisdom teeth has emerged. I would for sure want the last one to emerge so if you have any ideas please tell me.

As for the flu/cold I have not been sick in well over 2 years. It is all contradicting right? That is why I cannot figure anything out :)…

@samson
Hi!
As I mentioned I do struggle with this. That is not something I always did though. I can not bond with people because I do not care for them, and it seems I cannot care for them. Relationship with family I would say is average so likely not that. I have friends and have increased the amount of time I spend with them.

I have worked with a psychologist for this but I wasted tons of money and effort doing their stupid exercises which yield no results.

So one of my main problems is of course this but I would say that this is more of a result rather than a cause. If you have any ideas on how to improve here I would greatly appreciate them! Thanks for your insight!

@macncheesechud
Hi! Yes our case seems to be very similar indeed.

I also get the white tongue coating daily. I should mention that I also work on lymphatic drainage but it seems to do nothing for me. I have never used any antihistamines though.

I am unsure as to whether there is a single event I can point out. My life was pretty much perfect up until ~13yrs old - but I suppose this is the case for many people. Everything did start maybe 2 years ago but has been in a downwards spiral. Some issues like acne I of course struggled with for longer.

I did use accutane (not full course) and antibiotics to treat the acne. It worked but it came back when I quit. This is a strong drug so I am sure it contributed, but life was still good for like 2 years afterwards so there is no direct correlation.

You do touch on some interesting points that I may have overlooked, and I will look into. Thanks!

Yes I used to and it did not seem to matter. It was only recently I switched to slightly lower fat, still I probably get 120+ grams some days. I lowered it as part of recent experimentation.

Hello everyone,

I've been hanging around this forum, RPF, and other places, and I’ve talked to some really smart people in the health space. I’ve tried a lot of things that are often discussed here, but I feel like I'm getting worse almost every day. I’d love to hear if anyone else is in a similar situation and what you would do if you were me. I apologize for the long post, but I really need some help.

Basic Info:

• Gender: Male
• Age: 20 years old
• Height: 6'2"
• Weight: ~76 kg (low bodyfat likely 8-15%)
• No medication

What I’ve Tried/Am Doing:

• My diet is mostly based on Peat’s ideas, but I recently cut out dairy. I eat low vitamin A, high carbs, moderate protein, and I try to keep fat low. I focus on nutrient-dense, organic foods. I cut out starch for a while but now eat it again. I consume over 3,500 kcal a day, and some days upwards of 4500.
• I’ve tried a ton of supplements like progest-e, MB, B-complex, niacin, phenibut, aspirin, magnesium, TUDCA, pregnenolone, antibiotics, NBMI, and a lot more. I've spent thousands on these without seeing any difference. The only one that seems to have a slight effect is phenibut, which is an actual drug, still very negligible. Some of the supplements have caused side effects, like acne, but overall, I’ve noticed no change at all (literally zero). This frustrates me since I’ve heard others talk about amazing results; maybe I’m immune to placebo effects.
• I’ve eliminated most environmental toxins from my life.
• I used to exercise a lot, then I stopped entirely; now, I’m doing mainly low-endurance exercise.
• I walk a lot, spend time in nature, and soak up the sun when I can.
• I have a good sleep schedule.
• I’ve cut back on red meat to lower my iron levels but still eat it a few times a week.
• I take regular hot baths with Epsom salt.
• Nofap.
• I’ve tried some gut health treatments, including antibiotics.
• I do Buteyko breathing exercises.

What’s Going Well:

• I have regular bowel movements.
• My blood work looks good, with high T4 and T3 levels (T3 is usually close to or above 4 pg/mL). My TSH is around 1, liver markers are fine, and my PTH is on the lower end (which could be a concern). Most other markers are generally okay, but I could lower my iron a bit.
• I think I look better than I did a few years ago, probably just from puberty. I also have some signs of health, like thick eyebrows.
• My Buteyko breath hold is at 45 seconds.
• I have a lot of dreams, though I’m not entirely sure if that’s good or bad.

(The above things would seem good, which makes my case even more difficult to crack)

Current Issues:

• I have a pretty bad case of acne, and it’s gotten worse over the past year.
• I have pain in different parts of my body, especially around my neck and shoulders, which feels tight. I’ve tried massages and hot baths, but nothing seems to help.
• I lack many things that a young man should possess, like libido, energy, vitality, mood, motivation, drive...
• My sleep isn’t great, but it’s not terrible. I can sleep as much as I want since I don’t use an alarm, but it still takes me a long time to fall asleep.
• I’ve always struggled with emotions and bonding. I find it hard to connect with people and don’t really care for anyone, even friends and family, which really bothers me. I want to care, but I just can’t. I might have fallen in love once; this however was more of a oneitis case and an unhealthy obsession, it still is a problem to this day (almost 2 years later). I’ve dated a few women who are very attractive and fit my type—kind-hearted individuals with great personalities. However, I’ve ended these relationships before they had a chance to develop. The women expressed that they liked me and wanted to keep things going; one even seemed truly obsessed and in love with me. Despite this, I was unable to feel any interest or emotional connection toward them. I also don’t cry or show emotions like most people do. This is something I truly want to fix.
• I’m dealing with pretty severe depression right now, and it feels worse than ever. I think this should be my main focus, as it has led to anhedonia. This should be my main priority as this is a life threatening issue.
• I’ve experienced hair loss, which has improved a little but is still concerning for someone my age.
• I have some GI, like bloating and gas, especially in the evenings.
• There are a few other minor issues, like a small varicocele and possibly a mild case of gynecomastia.

Final Note:
My problems started about 2-3 years ago and have been getting worse every day. I often feel like I won’t make it, but I really hope I do. This is my last shot at finding a way forward.