ME/CFS, somewhat better able to function after drugs; mushrooms eased pain and mood
- Condition
- ME/CFS
- At worst
- Not stated
- Ill before improving or writing
- Not stated
- Last post
- Feb 2024
In their words
- Now: Somewhat better
Drugs have helped me a tremendous amount to at least be able to somewhat function
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Summary
A Reddit user in r/cfs wrote in February 2024 that drugs had helped them tremendously to at least be able to somewhat function, without naming them in that comment. They said counseling surprised them by how much they enjoyed it, and that small doses of mushrooms improved their pain and mood for a decent amount of time; they also mentioned cannabis, kratom and modafinil.
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What they tried
Their words about each treatment
- counseling · Helped
I had never seen much point in counseling but decided to give it a shot and was surprised how much I enjoyed it
In context ↗ - mushrooms · Helped
I find even small doses improve my pain and mood for a decent amount of time
In context ↗ - cannabis · Helped
Also cannabis, kratom and modafinil. ... it works for me and improves my quality of life
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Approaches: CBT & mindset · Other drugs and medicines · Stimulants
Symptoms mentioned
Their words about their symptoms
- Pain & fibromyalgia
I find even small doses improve my pain and mood for a decent amount of time
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