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Is there any medicine that can give me happy hormones and does not need a doctor's prescription? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 8 months ago by 3amguy@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Things are becoming more depressing every day and I can't afford for professionals and don't want to jump to the last resort or drugs. Is there a medicine that can make me happy if I take it in proper doses and does not require a doctor's prescription?

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[–] sentient_loom@sh.itjust.works 11 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

5-HTP is a mood-regulating supplement, like a mild anti-depressant. I once took it for a year and it actually helped. But for the first week it made me more emotional. Read about it on webMD so you understand it and the risks.

But the real answer is exercise, healthy diet, and maybe vitamin D. Boring answer, I know, but the absolute best one too.

[–] WeirdGoesPro@lemmy.dbzer0.com 10 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Be careful if you take MDMA or any other serotonin drug while on 5-HTP. This supplement assists the body in making serotonin, and can cause serotonin storm in rare cases when combined with party drugs.

[–] sentient_loom@sh.itjust.works 4 points 8 months ago

Yeah, I think this includes psychedelics. Magic mushrooms for sure.