hi,
Whatever works on Dopamine and Endorphin is giving me the best result for my social anxiety.
I guess this is why Nardil works so well (I never tried it).
And this is why L-Phenylalanine / DL-Phenylalanine works so well for me.
In fact, DLPA (a "supplement") works much, much better than f.e. Zoloft or Wellbutrin ("medication").
Increasing serotonin is great as anti-depressant (and also a bit for general anxiety due to sedating effect?) but it doesn't work for social anxiety. Wellbutrin even makes it worse (maybe because of the increase of norepinephrine?).
Anyway, I feel like a very relaxed and social person when Dopamine (Noopept and Alpha GPC) and/or Endorphin (exercise) is increased (especially when both are increased -> DLPA!). I'm just worried because I know these supplements will not keep on working for a long time when taken daily).
The obvious question : besides a good diet, meditation and exercise (which I'm already doing), is there medication or a supplement that can be taken safely, long-term, without short-term poop-out and/or withdrawal, to increase dopamine and endorphin levels?