Posted by DSCH on October 7, 2003, at 11:37:04
In reply to Re: The Plan, posted by DSCH on October 6, 2003, at 8:05:23
I am beginning my second day at 90 drops/day of Herb Pharm's yohimbe tincture (liquid alcohol extract) and it is smooth sailing so far. Last night I was not revisited by the drop in energy, mood, and self-confidence that had become somewhat over the past week. I do not notice anything yet that I would attribute to being a negative side-effect of the yohimbe.
My sexual interests have DROPPED counter to yohimbe's use and reputation as an aphrodisiac, which is actually a very good thing in my case as they have a tendency to run rampant (and lack the best channel of expression right now, me being single w/o gf). I think linkadge's notion that sex drive can correlate *inversely* with self-preceptions of well being is true in my case.
I will stay at 90 drops/day for a week and see where I stand. If things are steady I will very gradually increase to see how much more boost there is before peripheral stimulation and/or side effects become unwelcome. I intend eventually to take periodic "herb holidays" to combat the buildup of tolerance.
If these evening depressions do not make a reappearance I will drop the idea of adding on SJW and instead consider trying out something else that I think might complement yohimbe, depending on what my research turns up.
I have been drinking a little more licorice tea lately as well. Perhaps I should quit it for the rest of this week so as to make a clear case for yohimbe being a good actor.
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