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@jacknap I recommend you try some intensive sleep hygiene methods such as I detail in this thread.

Now 1 week off var. My var cycle was 2 weeks for those wondering. Been having less morning wood than i did during the cycle. Could be returning to baseline low libido, also maybe T levels are lower. Wont know for sure without blood tests, which I may get in a few weeks. But overall I’m pretty...

Good to see someone getting tests. T looks ok. DHT is lower end of range, means perhaps lowered 5-aR activity like many PSSD/PFS’ers. Cortisol looks ok. Even though B1/2 are in range, you could probably benefit from supplementing them. Given their importance and our condition, you probably...

@raven what is your rationale for those proprietary blends? Do you have any related articles I could read?

@Area-1255 thanks for the info but can you please post that kind of stuff elsewhere and keep my thread on topic.

@Jaxx I've now been 3 days off var. Things seem to be returning to baseline. I'll give it a couple more weeks before fully evaluating. The libido boost I had in the beginning of the var cycle was the strongest. By the second week the libido gains were minimal. Keep in mind I started at 5mg and...

I agree with us being risk averse, especially for those who are less technical. On the other hand, we need as much data as possible, so we need people experimenting with different things. But the experiments should be more organized and have some analysis of the potential risks vs benefits...

Does anyone have any good recommendations for electrolyte and/or mineral supplement powders? With good amounts of electrolytes like potassium, magnesium, salt, and minerals like zinc, copper, etc. It would be nice to have especially for getting nutrients while traveling. Might be able to help...

Been one week on anavar. I havent tested it but the source is reputable. Started at 5mg, bumped up by 5mg every 3 days, just took 20mg today. Will probably stay at 20mg for another week then stop. Also, I've continued taking B2 every few days. Effects are subtle. Libido is increased slightly...

Has anyone experimented with raising allopregnanolone, 5a-THDOC, or Androstanediol? I've seen some people take 5a-DHP to raise allo, wondering what effect it has on PFS/PSSD/PAS. If the 3a-HSD enzyme is also low, one could try adding Sulforaphane from a supplement like this. Cycling GABA-A...

Minimalist footwear made running more fun for me, which encouraged me to do it more often. It causes me to focus more on my form, particularly on foot landing, and makes me feel a bit more bouncy/limber. But be careful with switching over, too much too soon can cause injuries. You need to really...

Tried taking 400mg B2 alone for about 10 days, as my tests show I am deficient in B2. There was a slight increase in energy levels but no changes regarding libido. Perhaps I should give it some more time, but I'm going to try B1 alone for a bit and see how that compares, as suggested by @Helen...

Decided to look into cortisol some more, and got some blood tests along with ACTH. It confirms my cortisol levels are low, but ACTH seems ok, so something else is responsible for the low cortisol.

"health" is very vague. Best you can do is to periodically rate yourself on various metrics. Unfortunately that tends to be subjective and not good at detecting trends. Wearables are starting to get pretty good at some metrics. I have an Apple Watch that provides heart rate data. Not super...

I think it would be good to have some theory articles on the wiki as well, such as discussions about andorogen receptors, 5ar, etc. I would be willing to contribute if I can get write access.

@Helen how would Anavar effect glucocorticoid receptors? This study gave rats DHT and found it reduced GR. This study found male monkeys produced less cortisol when given high DHT. So there is definitely a connection between androgens and glucocorticoid receptors, we just need to figure out the...

Check out this article on glucocorticoid (cortisol) receptors: Glucocorticoid Receptors: Gateways to Control Your Levels of Stress, Inflammation, and Anxiety - Selfhacked Some quotes with my comments in red: "When the glucocorticoid receptor is over-activated, it becomes resistant to the...

Goose, great to hear your progress. Can you elaborate on what changes you have noticed regarding libido since you started TEI? Is genital numbness improving? Are orgasms more pleasureable? Etc.

so, youve been doing ARL/TEI for about 5 months? Has there been any changes to libido related issues compared to before? Have you taken some time off the supps to see how your baseline is? Thanks for the updates.