Posted by Meri-Tuuli on July 30, 2006, at 6:03:39
In reply to Meri-Tuuli Re: Rhodiola, posted by Mistermindmasta on July 29, 2006, at 20:29:38
Hiya!
> I find rhodiola is more of a stimulant than an antidepressant in that the effect wears off after like 8 hours. Also, I find that if I use it every, the effect lessens.
I haven't noticed this effect. I tend to get a touch of anxiety in the evenings, perhaps this is evidence of the rhodiola wearing off? I'm not sure. I'm on my third month of 100mg root extract and I haven't noticed any poop out.
> One thing is certain though... acutely, a high dose is EXTREMELY stimulating but extremely relaxing to the mind at the same time. It's also euphoric. Do you find similar results to what I have described?
I'm afraid I haven't ever gone that high, and I'm not sure I'll ever try it out!! I started out with half a 100mg cap then now on the full 100mg cap. I have found that I haven't needed to go higher than this, even through its a pretty low dose (according to the "rhodiola revolution" by Richard Brown MD, the usual doseages are in the region of 200mg - 400mg). But I have heard of people who take acute dosages for stressful events and things. How much do you mean by 'extremely high'?
But for me, the main effects seem to be mood brightening (very much so!), and an increase in energy, and perhaps mental focus. Bad events just don't seem to effect me like they used to, and good thoughts seem to get amplified. I'm really liking it.
Yeah, like I said, it doesn't seem to effect anxiety through. But its not soo bad, and when it is, I just have a couple of drinks and its okay.
Word of warning through, if I drink coffee, it seems to amplify the effects of caffine etc in the coffee. So, I've switched to green tea. I'm hoping the L-theaine in the green tea will have a good effect on the evening anxiety. But the anxiety is pretty mild to be honest, and I usually manage to distract myself from it, or ignore it or just reason with myself -- and have a beer!!!!! Plus my pdoc thinks I don't have enough things to do, and the anxiety is just sort of not having enough things to occupy my mind with. I think it might be true as a couple of days ago we went camping and I didn't even think about my little anxieties.
you taking rhodiola with anything else???
Kind regards
Meri
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