Hi,
I've read studies about the antidepressant effects of ketamine and therefore also dxm & the ability for fish oil and panax ginseng to give more energy and a better mood. Till now, I never really believed it because I suspect I have "dysthymia" for years (I always seem to be in a negative mood, although it is never officially confirmed). I also took these things seperately and did get more energy and moodlift from fish oil, but it depended, sometimes it did work, sometimes it didn't and the effect was not that great. I never noticed anything from ginseng. Of course I did from dxm, but the euphoria I used to get diminished untill I was only left with an awful feeling as if I hadn't slept for months when I took a modest recreational dose once in a blue moon, tolerance I guess,
However, lately I have been feeling the worst I've ever felt - I couldn't stop thinking about suicide but at the same time felt it was too selfish and I was angry that I had to keep on suffering in order not to cause suffering to others. I have to say that I also have a little bit of mood swings, but this time it seemed like it would last forever and I gave up the hope of ever feeling normal again. However, when I had nothing else to take I decided to try small doses of dxm (30-150 mg), panax ginseng and fish oil together. Suddenly I was in a constantly bright mood, even though I had no reason for it since my situation hadn't changed. It was like I had some kind of "happy shield" , sort of a safety net, like most people do.
Now I ran out of dxm and have taken less ginseng (used to take around 5 cups of Korean root tea a day) and I immediately feel like my mood worsens again. So I really think it has something to do with it.
Anyway, my advice to others... if you feel very depressed, at least try this combination before more drastic measures! I also thought nothing would help me anymore, so if it works for me, it can work for others. However, everyone responds differently to different substances so if you are still searching do not give up.
xxx