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***This is potentially a very useful thread for people on this forum, as many of us on here suffer mental health problems, including autism, depression, and general anxiety. I posted in the main forum because it's worthy, mods feel free to sticky if you like. @11gaijin @Dude420 @Master @knajjd @Sergeant
This is an 8-week experiment I’m doing, for my own purposes, but I figure I will share it with the ogres on here because it might benefit others as well. Thanks @Afrikancel for the idea. Now, I don’t actually know if I have autism, but I definitely have behaviors that seem autistic, like listening to YouTube videos I’ve heard 10x before just out of boredom, being very socially inhibited, not having any friends etc. Unfortunately, I can’t afford a gut microbiota transplant or fecal transplant (those are still options for the future), so I’ll be attempting this system over the next 8 weeks, and I will post an update every Sunday in the thread of how I felt throughout the week, complications, benefits, mishaps etc. The goal is to become more NT, less inhibited, and to feel “normal” more or less.
What I’ll be taking:
1. VSL #3 450 Billion CFU. Every other day, taken with Greek yogurt, wild blueberries, and organic honey. The yogurt will allow for a broader spectrum of bacteria, the berries are good for mental health as well as being high in fiber, which acts as a prebiotic. Honey is also a potential prebiotic since it contains oligosaccharides which can feed good bacteria, and it has anti-microbial properties (or so I’ve heard).
2. Raw Broccoli/Broccoli sprouts, every day, likely before leaving the house. It’s been shown to reduce ABC and SRS autism scores and improve symptoms when taken daily, even for adults. Apparently there’s a heat shock response that is caused by sulforaphane which can mimic the behavioral changes seen in autists when they get a fever (they improve socially when sick and do less repetitive behaviors). Also high in fiber and can help feed good gut bacteria. Search “Rhonda Patrick Sulforaphane” for the scientific mumbo-jumbo and other benefits of sulforaphane.
3. Shot of apple cider vinegar and fresh lemon juice, every day. Again, according to Dr. Rhonda Patrick, things like lactic, acetic, malic, and citric acid are very good for the gut barrier and promote growth of good bacteria and kill off bad bacteria.
4. Other supplements I will be taking: Fish oil, multimineral, magnesium, also thinking of buying Pure Encapsulations O.N.E. multivitamin and starting that.
What I’ll be stopping/limiting:
1. Milk. Although I’m not intolerant, I have a recessive lactose intolerant gene from my father which makes him intolerant, but I only get gassy if I drink loads of it. I will be avoiding it anyhow, to minimize damage it can do to my gut. Yogurt is fine.
2. Gluten. Again, I’m not intolerant to it, but I have a recessive gene increasing risk for celiac disease, so it’s a good idea to limit gluten as part of this experiment. I’ll indulge only when eating out with other people.
3. Sugar (limited). Don’t need that shit, won’t buy anything sugary.
What I’ll be actively doing:
1.Daily meditation for 30 minutes. I remember in the summer I got into this habit and the mental clarity I had was unbelievable.
2. Watching soccer more regularly and keeping up with the scores and the main news related to it. Also might try watching American football and get into it, but historically I’ve found that sport to be mind-numbingly boring so idk.
3. Reading the news daily. Fox News, Reuters, local news sources, etc. This habit is very, very underrated for people wanting to be more NT or just better at talking to people. Especially in my situation, I mostly hang out with Arabs (sometimes), all they do is smoke hookah and talk about soccer & politics, so definitely a good idea to be able to speak on those things well and be opinionated.
4. Following a schedule, but not one too rigid. I find that having no schedule and just flowing through the motion makes me VERY anxious throughout the day, and a rigid schedule makes me VERY bored, so I will be making one where I have the day laid out, with wiggle room for things that come along.
NOTE: I’m not going to add “Try talking to people more”. The point of this experiment is that if my gut microbiome and mental health improve, engaging with people more should come naturally, I don’t want to stress myself out and try making conversation when it isn’t coming naturally.
If there’s something you’d like to add, or suggestions, post it below and stop being so high inhib you fucking Aspie.
This is an 8-week experiment I’m doing, for my own purposes, but I figure I will share it with the ogres on here because it might benefit others as well. Thanks @Afrikancel for the idea. Now, I don’t actually know if I have autism, but I definitely have behaviors that seem autistic, like listening to YouTube videos I’ve heard 10x before just out of boredom, being very socially inhibited, not having any friends etc. Unfortunately, I can’t afford a gut microbiota transplant or fecal transplant (those are still options for the future), so I’ll be attempting this system over the next 8 weeks, and I will post an update every Sunday in the thread of how I felt throughout the week, complications, benefits, mishaps etc. The goal is to become more NT, less inhibited, and to feel “normal” more or less.
What I’ll be taking:
1. VSL #3 450 Billion CFU. Every other day, taken with Greek yogurt, wild blueberries, and organic honey. The yogurt will allow for a broader spectrum of bacteria, the berries are good for mental health as well as being high in fiber, which acts as a prebiotic. Honey is also a potential prebiotic since it contains oligosaccharides which can feed good bacteria, and it has anti-microbial properties (or so I’ve heard).
2. Raw Broccoli/Broccoli sprouts, every day, likely before leaving the house. It’s been shown to reduce ABC and SRS autism scores and improve symptoms when taken daily, even for adults. Apparently there’s a heat shock response that is caused by sulforaphane which can mimic the behavioral changes seen in autists when they get a fever (they improve socially when sick and do less repetitive behaviors). Also high in fiber and can help feed good gut bacteria. Search “Rhonda Patrick Sulforaphane” for the scientific mumbo-jumbo and other benefits of sulforaphane.
3. Shot of apple cider vinegar and fresh lemon juice, every day. Again, according to Dr. Rhonda Patrick, things like lactic, acetic, malic, and citric acid are very good for the gut barrier and promote growth of good bacteria and kill off bad bacteria.
4. Other supplements I will be taking: Fish oil, multimineral, magnesium, also thinking of buying Pure Encapsulations O.N.E. multivitamin and starting that.
What I’ll be stopping/limiting:
1. Milk. Although I’m not intolerant, I have a recessive lactose intolerant gene from my father which makes him intolerant, but I only get gassy if I drink loads of it. I will be avoiding it anyhow, to minimize damage it can do to my gut. Yogurt is fine.
2. Gluten. Again, I’m not intolerant to it, but I have a recessive gene increasing risk for celiac disease, so it’s a good idea to limit gluten as part of this experiment. I’ll indulge only when eating out with other people.
3. Sugar (limited). Don’t need that shit, won’t buy anything sugary.
What I’ll be actively doing:
1.Daily meditation for 30 minutes. I remember in the summer I got into this habit and the mental clarity I had was unbelievable.
2. Watching soccer more regularly and keeping up with the scores and the main news related to it. Also might try watching American football and get into it, but historically I’ve found that sport to be mind-numbingly boring so idk.
3. Reading the news daily. Fox News, Reuters, local news sources, etc. This habit is very, very underrated for people wanting to be more NT or just better at talking to people. Especially in my situation, I mostly hang out with Arabs (sometimes), all they do is smoke hookah and talk about soccer & politics, so definitely a good idea to be able to speak on those things well and be opinionated.
4. Following a schedule, but not one too rigid. I find that having no schedule and just flowing through the motion makes me VERY anxious throughout the day, and a rigid schedule makes me VERY bored, so I will be making one where I have the day laid out, with wiggle room for things that come along.
NOTE: I’m not going to add “Try talking to people more”. The point of this experiment is that if my gut microbiome and mental health improve, engaging with people more should come naturally, I don’t want to stress myself out and try making conversation when it isn’t coming naturally.
If there’s something you’d like to add, or suggestions, post it below and stop being so high inhib you fucking Aspie.
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