Hello to all my first post. I've suffered with anhedonia for some years, but only came across the name recently. I also suffer with depression and take citalopram. I feel now that the citalopram has lost it's potency. I contacted my doctor about this, but they would not increase the dosage. All I do is eat and sleep, I've lost interest in almost everything. I've just recently come across nootropics and ordered a few, again I can't say I feel anything. What I would like to do is everytime I feel low or lathargic, take something and become more productive. Not on a high all day, just a few hours at a time and not "out of it" so to speak, but in control and enjoying the things I would like to do but just can't find the enthusiasm. Could Salvia Divinorum do this in small doses? I very much look forward to reading your replys
Hi Pitt, welcome to the Hipforums. I don't think salvia is the answer. Have you tried microdosing mushrooms or other psychedelics? Some states have legalized it now. That usually snaps you out, but be careful, they're not for everyone, and you should have an experienced person with you first time. Dosage is important. Changes can last a very long time, usually for the best.
That's too bad. There are studies underway in Europe and the US where psychedelics are the subject of much research. Check the universities in your area to see if there's anything going on like that.
Standard depression treatments do little for anhedonia and, worse still, may add to the problem by causing emotional blunting , sexual anhedonia, and anorgasmia. Anhedonia: Why does nothing feel good anymore?
