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@Vzdoh So... has it helped?

I have combined hydrogen/methane SIBO. What would be an effective combination of antimicrobials? I'm currently taking two 450mg allicin (Allimed/Allisure) capsules and two Berberine-500 capsules (by Thorne) a day. The SIBO Notes website says to take 3x/day. Should I bump the berberine up to 3 capsules a day for 1500mg? I'm also taking 1200mg of Magnesium a day for constipation. Are there any other supplements I should incorporate?

@Leo Gura Have you tried combining a solo retreat with a water fast? I am considering doing a water fast.

Exactly. It must be this way for him to have the popularity he has. This is why he’s (relatively) mainstream. It has its pros and cons. The pro is that it has more reach, the con is that it’s not as direct. Nothing inherently wrong with either approach, the more people that learn, the better. But depth is also needed, which comes at the cost of reach.

@Razard86 That’s true. I think he just has A LOT of integrity. 90% of people who see that video will think Leo has gone crazy. Leo probably knew this and uploaded it anyway. He didn’t want to compromise his integrity. Even Sadhguru withholds a lot of things. Because he would seem crazy to most people if he said them outright.

It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.

What are the best books on overcoming adversity and/or a depressive rut? I'm looking for books that have any of these: New perspectives on looking at adversity and obstacles Unwiring a victim mindset Taking 100% responsibility for your life Becoming a leader to motivate you to overcome your own obstacles so that you can help others overcome theirs Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

Has anyone here dealt with anhedonia before and cured it?

What are the best books on overcoming anxiety, worrying, catastrophizing, fearful thinking, and paranoia?

How do I know if self-esteem is what I want?

When was the last time you posted on your newsletter?

@Leo Gura Did the dinosaurs like your newsletter too? Perhaps that's why you were the only human alive at the time.

Okay cool. When was the last time he posted on his newsletter anyway?

Does Leo still update/post on his newsletter?

I read the article. This is part of what it says: ”Only certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioners (SEP) have specific training in this type of somatic therapy. If you’re considering giving SE a try, look for a therapist with the SEP credential.” @Ulax Have you done this before? How did it go? Do you think you got results from it? That is gold. It’s like if you were near sighted your entire life but just thought that is how reality is, until you put on glasses for the first time. Right?

Thanks for your suggestion

I mostly just want an idea of how long I should do the practices for and what practices I should consider doing, not an exact, rigid schedule. That’s why I said “be like” and not just “be”. That’s a really nice way to put it

Has anyone tried using Inositol for OCD, anxiety, or depression? If so, what is the best Inositol supplement for these purposes?

@flowboy How can I know whether I am repressing something? I don't feel like I am repressing anything. Yes. I'll take on any pain that will help get me out of this.

@Superfluo You don't seem to have a signature currently. Could you link the posts please? @Anirban657 How long will you be taking the medications for? Key thing here is "good doctor". Last time I put my faith in a doctor I almost died to suicide, had they given me warnings about the medication they prescribed it wouldn't have been so bad... because I wouldn't have taken it in the first place knowing how risky it is for people under 18.

@Michael569 Thanks for your input. Need to fire on all cylinders right?

What is the difference between anxiety and caution? Here’s what I think: Anxiety is an emotion and a feeling. It is a feeling that doesn’t feel good and causes suffering. It is fixated on things that disastrous things that can happen, but probably won’t. Despite the unlikelihood, anxiety fixated on possibilities. Caution is a neutral process. It does not give any negative feelings that cause suffering. How does one stop being anxious and move to healthy caution?

@Average Investor So is the only point of the test to see whether the chelating is actually working? Why would you not recommend a provoked urine test altogether exactly? @Anirban657 What medication were you prescribed? How long did you have to take it for to get cured? It feels kind of surreal to see anecdotes like these. I’ve only had negative experiences with the medication they gave me. I think they are a hit or miss. A common cause of anhedonia from what I’ve seen on the subreddit is SSRIs.

@Ulax Thanks. What is somatic experiencing? And did you work with an IFS Certified Therapist from the IFS Institute? Thank you! Did you work with an IFS Certified Therapist from the IFS institute Michael? @Ulax @Michael569 Do you guys think it’s plausible to think that one can have lots of trauma but not be aware of it?

@flowboy I don’t see myself ignoring any answers, I’m asking questions. But I’m open to feedback. Unlike something like a carnivore diet, a heavy metal detox isn’t something I can just jump into. If I mess it up, I can be even worse than before. Through research and some videos I’ve seen that some people advise against doing a heavy metal detox until your gut health is fully resolved. Since I still have issues with my gut, I need to be strategic about how I go about this. So I’m asking if it’s worth doing a heavy metal toxicity test even if I am not going to be doing one soon. Just to know whether it’s something I have. The risk comes with the second heavy metal toxicity test where I need to take a chelating agent to provoke the heavy metals. I don’t know how well my body will tolerate that.