I just have registered. This place is great. About time we have a bunch of heads working together towards a common goal(s).
As I understand, we are in a pretty early experimentation phase, so there isn't a comprehensive straight-forward protocol to recovery. As such, I'm looking for some advice for where to begin.
I have had PSSD for 1.5 - 2 years and am not anywhere near recovery. I've experimented with seemingly every supplement under the sun, with only choline and inositol showing some modest improvement. As of now, I basically have no nocturnal/morning erections, very very low libido. I can "get it up," so to speak, but typically requires a degree of manual stimulation and will not stay up very long without continued stimulation (whether from sex or from a hand).
In addition to the PSSD, I have severe anxiety/depression (PSSD may have worsened, but it was already present, hence the use of SSRIs) and the beginning stages of androgenic alopecia (i.e., hairline is taking on the V shape and thinning).
All the conflicting reports and information is extremely overwhelming, even with a degree in science and a fair understanding of neuroscience.
I read some of the "start here" documents, like the electrolyte/mineral protocols, hair test guide, and hair loss protocols. On the electrolyte/mineral subject, it was stated to get a hair test before messing with any minerals, so as not to screw a delicate balance up. Then, under the hair loss protocol, it says pretty much everyone should benefit from zinc/manganese/salt scrubs for hair loss... It's also unclear whether the mineral balances are PFS-specific or could potentially benefit PSSD sufferers as well
I don't have a ton of spare money right now. I've already thrown away ridiculous amounts of money on supplements for PSSD, anxiety/depression and hair loss, so I'm wary of mindlessly buying more without seeing a lot of results backing specific protocols.
- Panic
