Mikey D Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Anyone tried lions mane mushroom. I read that it rebuilds and repairs cognitive function. I actually had a bizarre dream about this mushroom last night and it now has me beyond curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motivation_Follows_Action Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Never heard of it, sorry! Interested if you try it what results it yields. How's your quit going, Mikey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey D Posted February 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Never heard of it, sorry! Interested if you try it what results it yields. How's your quit going, Mikey? I'll say my quit is going steady.... I have good days, and tough, lazy, bad days, but overall everyday I notice little steps of progress. In the last few days I had a few feelings of happiness sweep over me as I came across a place in town that I use to go to as a child and play. I guess the reason I say that's progress is on adderall I never had those slight feeling sweep over me. Every thing was so systamatic that I never had those natural euphoria waves sparked by memories of happiness come on me. I had almost forgot what that was like, to be naturally inspired. I haven't had that in years. It's those little sparks, those micro feelings that make me feel like I'm slowly but surely returning to myself. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit-once Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 I just bought a bottle of Lions Mane supplement at Whole Foods. Kinda pricey at about a dollar per gram. It says to take a gram a day. I downed a couple of capsules in the parking lot right after I bought it. It is made from the freeze-dried mycelium (roots) of the lions mane mushroom. Not sure, but it might be working already. I will update this post if I feel anything profound. Update: I took two capsules about 3 hours ago. It may be a placebo effect, but I think I have better focus and concentration. It made my hair tingel a little bit. I also took fish oil this morning. Thing is, I was not expecting an instant result from lions mane. I hope it does something for my working memory in the long term. The package/bottle claims it is for "memory and nerve support" Update #2 3/26: Took 1.5 grams today. I have had better focus, mental clarity and better cognition. Possibly a slight improvement in my memory as well. No side effects. I purchased Host Defense brand Lions Mane made by a well known mushroom company -Fungi Perfecti. I wish I had known about this mushroom when I was in early recovery. It is a good mushroom and I give it two full thumbs up. I may update this post again after I have taken the rest of the bottle. Update #3 3/27: I know I sound like a commercial for this mushroom, but this stuff is just amazing! Took 1.5 grams in addition to about the same amount of l-Tyrosine. No fish oil today. Better memory plus a better mood. I am beyond words to say how relieved I am that I finally have my pre-adderall brain back. I hope this lasts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle_Chaos Posted April 6, 2013 Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 I absolutely cannot wait to try this supplement after reading your review Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motivation_Follows_Action Posted April 6, 2013 Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 QO, how did you hear about this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit-once Posted April 6, 2013 Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 From post #1 on this topic thread, thanks to Mikey D. Still taking it most days Even though the "wow" factor has worn off, I just feel sharper most of the time. I plan to take the whole month's worth until the bottle is gone, kinda like a short-term mushroom therapy program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lea Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 OK, so I haven't tried any new supplements in a few weeks. Today I'm trying this one! Picking it up @ WHole Foods and putting it to work later today -- will keep you posted. Any brand recs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lea Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 First update -- Vitamin Shoppe is SOLD OUT !!! EDIT -- These magic mushrooms are pretty hard to find! Whole Foods does not stock them, neither does local holistic health food store... now I'm REALLY determined so I ordered them from amazon... geez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle_Chaos Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 I ordered them from amazon as well, I'll let everyone know if they work worth a shit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit-once Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 I had pretty low expectations so I was pleasantly surprised when they worked for me the first time I took 'em. Don't expect a stimulant high or anything like that. I really liked the Host Defense Brand by Fungi Perfecti. I am still taking them almost daily. I wikied them up and learned a little more about their ability to generate NGF (nerve growth factor) and repair neurons. I really needed a brain repair job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krax Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Kyle and Lea: any word on the orders? I'm interested in your opinions on this stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle_Chaos Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Kyle and Lea: any word on the orders? I'm interested in your opinions on this stuff. It's supposed to come in today, I will let you know how it works after a day or two of taking it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lea Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Got the goods yesterday -- will try today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle_Chaos Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 I also got the goods yesterday, but I tried it yesterday It seems to calm me down a lot, and it seems to help with memory and focus a bit too. My mind is definitely a lot less all over the place and my anxiety level has lowered. I definitely will continue to take it and regard this as a worthy purchase. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lea Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 I think they make me sleepy ... will try again tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krax Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 I also got the goods yesterday, but I tried it yesterday It seems to calm me down a lot, and it seems to help with memory and focus a bit too. My mind is definitely a lot less all over the place and my anxiety level has lowered. I definitely will continue to take it and regard this as a worthy purchase. That almost sounds like beer! Kyle_Chaos and Lea can you tell me what brand you got, I don't want to have to shop around on amazon thax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lea Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 Host Defense -- Today I noticed a slight improvement-in-concentration effect. I think I've become supplement-proof ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krax Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 Thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle_Chaos Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 Swanson brand is superior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle_Chaos Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 Host Defense -- Today I noticed a slight improvement-in-concentration effect. I think I've become supplement-proof ... I don't know what it is, but I've been in a great mood ever since I started taking it. I also take B12, and Nordic fish oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lea Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 Ok -- I'll try Swanson b/c I think these shrooms may have some merit. I eat lots of salmon & plenty of B vitamins and all that. Will keep ya posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit-once Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 I just bought another bottle of Host Defense brand Lions Mane at Whole foods today. I wasn't going to, but yes, they are that good. I would like to try another brand but they are kind of hard to find. What dosages are you guys taking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle_Chaos Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 I just bought another bottle of Host Defense brand Lions Mane at Whole foods today. I wasn't going to, but yes, they are that good. I would like to try another brand but they are kind of hard to find. What dosages are you guys taking? 500 mg. once daily I might start taking it twice, it seems like I get groggy in the afternoon from the after-effect.. Or maybe I just get groggy, either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit-once Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 hhmmm. Come to think of it, I have been going to bed earlier that I usually do since i started taking them. I feel like such a pussy going to bed before ten oclock. Even though I don't like mornings, I am up and around by six most days. I take either one or one and a half grams all at once. 4-5 days per week. I Didn't take it today and I have had plenty of natural energy and motivation all day long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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