“i quit weed after heavy use continues for 12 years and it was a rough stretch and got hit hard with anxiety, brain fog, and zero motivation. started using combination of malkangni (Celastrus paniculatus) 400 mg and Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) 100 mg daily in the morning with warm water. within 10 days, the edge came off my anxiety and sleep started getting deeper. around week 2–3, i noticed improved intellectual capacity, clearer thinking, better memory, and way less emotional reactivity. not a miracle fix, but it definitely helped stabilize me without numbing me out. been using it consistently for a couple months, no cycling. it’s subtle but solid less noise in the head, more space to feel normal again.”

“One of my favourite supplements is this. Noticeable improvement in working memory, can be used as a sleep aid, balances cholesterol and may reduce blood pressure.”

“Bacopa for me really helped my memory and focus when I first started taking it, however, over a long period of time what I noticed was that it really sucked the motivation and drive from me. I used to take it every night and since ceasing a few months ago I absolutely noticed I am much more willing to go do things I need to do like work. I also feel like my anxiety has been better in the last few months, but, that's subjective and could be related to a number of factors.”

“It's always amazing to me how people who are so skeptical of pharmaceuticals will turn around and pop supplements without a clue about where they came from or what is actually in them.”

“That’s a really good take and fully agree on ceasing to take it if you have any negative symptoms. I actually had that constant anxiety and severe depression before taking it and it’s actually helped to eliminate those feelings for me. I’ve heard before that it can be hit or miss, as in your case. I wonder if that related to the specific ADHD type of the person. A friend of mine also didn’t get much benefit from trying it but they’re more hyperactive than myself.”

“I learned about Lion's Mane when Lisa (Jeremy's partner) was talking about using / making it on an episode of Clarkson's Farm. I've been trying out the Dirtea brand gummy sweet version and have noticed I have more of a 'pep' in my step (on the days I've remembered to take it). I wouldn't say it's made a discernable difference to my concentration, but it's definitely improved my outlook and motivation to get things done. I'd recommend it too, although I agree about doing your own research and checking with your GP as it can be detrimental for some health conditions.”

“If Lion's Mane is actually triggering neurogenesis of the brain, then eating it might be akin to a slow-motion psychedelic trip, and certain individuals might be uncovering old, suppressed trauma or the new, untrained circuitry might simply not be completely prepared for life, having not formed solid bonds yet. Instead of stopping completely, maybe taking a break and digging deep into what the anxiety was made of could help mediate some personal growth? Even people with generalized anxiety disorder can sometimes discover their anxiety worsens in specific situations or around certain sounds or other sensory experiences. Instead of avoiding it, we could try going slowly. I don't know what I'm talking about, but it feels right to type it.”

“I've been taking it and a lot of other vitamins so not sure what is working best for improvement but I'm 100% seeing improvements, my doctor gave me the go ahead on any supplements though! I take lions mane, vitamin B, omegas, coenzyme Q10(this has had stroke recovery stories too), and HMN true niagen which is an NAD and also has a lot of recovery benefits!”

“I take a tablespoon or of lions mane mushroom powder every day I eat. (I practice intermittent fasting. Fasting helps the brain heal. don’t eat for two thirty-six hours periods each week. I mix the mushroom powder in water with an equal amount of spirulina. Spirulina is very high in protein. My doc said that I would need protein to repair my brain. And nothing has more protein by dry weight than spirulina. I had two strokes two years ago. I’m almost recovered. I take a long list of supplements and do several other thats pies. So, I can y sure how much any given nutrient or therapy helps me. But I think lions.mane helps. It certainly hasn’t hurt. I also take turkey tail mushrooms turmeric and Bacopa. All the above help heal the vbrain. At least that is what I have read and believe.”