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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] 6 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (14 children)

Propranolol

It’s a blood pressure medication that acts pretty fast. They give it to people who experience anxiety. If you sometimes get overwhelmed or have anxiety, just pop one of these bad boys and in 30 minutes you’re calmed the fuck down and you can deal with it rationally.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (3 children)

To what extent does it address the mental aspect or does it do that indirectly on the meta level by making you less anxious because there is less physical anxiety to take notice of?

Edit: I know lots of musicians in orchestras and other professional performers use them to steady hands etc

[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Part of anxiety is the physical effect of it. The tight chest, the elevated heart beat, the panic mode. It reduces that physical aspect so your brain can focus without FEELING like you’re under attack.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I struggle with anxiety but I never have any of these physical symptoms. I've had propanolol and it doesn't do anything for me.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

Well, it’s for the physical symptoms only. It’s just a blood pressure med. have you tried venlafaxine? It’s… stronger.

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