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By *mooth shaft OP Man
41 weeks ago

Edinburgh

Hi. I'm looking for a mens health supplement that increases mood and general health including anxiety and depression. I am on prescribed medication but I wonder if any guys can recommend a natural supplement that improves mood and anxiety and generally makes you feel better. My prescribed meds aren't really cutting it and Dr won't advise of and herbals that my improve my well-being.

Any recommendations greatly appreciated.

Nick x

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By (user no longer on site)
41 weeks ago

Hi. Don’t mean to sound condescending but have you considered exercise or just generally leaving the house more and doing any kind of activity even if it’s just say walking ? This is what works for me.

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By *ellhungvweMan
41 weeks ago

Cheltenham

"Hi. Don’t mean to sound condescending but have you considered exercise or just generally leaving the house more and doing any kind of activity even if it’s just say walking ? This is what works for me. "

I am with this as well. Getting out and about really helps me.

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By *ong-leggedblondWoman
41 weeks ago

Next Door

OP have you looked at lions mane and/or ashwagandha?

Like others have said, exercise maybe a walk outside.

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By *till gameMan
41 weeks ago

Oldham

I am with this as well. Getting out and about really helps me."

I’ll back that up, whenever I feel a bit of a mood dip, I go out walking , nothing fancy just round the local park

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By *ohn.Wick.Man
41 weeks ago

The Continental

Supplements tend to do nothing but create expensive piss. Your mood will be far better affected by exercise and good sleep habits. Make small and calculated changes, then see how they affect you.

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By *aughtynottsCouple
41 weeks ago

Outside Nottingham

Check out lions mane for anxiety and mood, I'll never not take it now and everyone I've reccomended it to said the same. I get mine from the cotswold mushrooms company as they aren't bulked full of cheap fillers.

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By *inger_SnapWoman
41 weeks ago

Hampshire/Dorset

Vitamins aren't usually gender specific...

I'd recommend vitamin D, soft gels.

And maybe get your B12 checked.

It really depends if your deficient, you could ask GP if they'll do blood tests (not always easy) and then do some research on optimal levels (don't just think it's ok if it's in range)

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By *ister_ee_1981Man
41 weeks ago

Sunniest Exeter...

I'm going to add the same. Fresh air, exercise (however much or little) is a key component in your well-being.

As others have said: even if it's "just" a walk, it, will get your brain to release some "happy" chemicals to begin your climb back.

Consistency is key. Better to do 5 small walks over 5 days than one bigger walk and then nothing!

You can do this!

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By (user no longer on site)
41 weeks ago

Sort your sleep , and get exercise as a priority, try to eat right...

Then you can look at some supplements...to support those.

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By (user no longer on site)
41 weeks ago

Have you had your Testosterone levels checked.

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By *inister_SpinsterWoman
41 weeks ago

Manchester(ish).

Supplements are an unregulated, commercial industry worth ££ billions.

Be wary and informed if you choose to take a supplement.

I'd suggest you do an exercise you enjoy to boost your mood.

Do you eat a diet that supports your needs too ? Good old fruit and veg are a cheap(ish) alternative to Supplements.

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By (user no longer on site)
41 weeks ago

As in women men's hormones go up and down. A simple blood test may help.

For healthy lifestyle and exercise you need to be in the right frame of mind x

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By *pen to offers!Man
41 weeks ago

Carlisle

Eat real foods, avoid ultra processed foods and sugar, little or no alcohol, 7-8 hours sleep, read inspirational books, and personal development, exercise daily, get out in nature, spend time with positive people and avoid toxic people and limit time spent on social media

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By *mooth shaft OP Man
41 weeks ago

Edinburgh

Thanks guys. I've got a knackered ankle and can't drive so gym and walking not great at moment

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By *mooth shaft OP Man
41 weeks ago

Edinburgh

Thanks for all the comments. I appreciate it - great support x

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By *till gameMan
41 weeks ago

Oldham

"Thanks guys. I've got a knackered ankle and can't drive so gym and walking not great at moment"

Swimming?

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By *mooth shaft OP Man
41 weeks ago

Edinburgh

"Thanks guys. I've got a knackered ankle and can't drive so gym and walking not great at moment

Swimming?"

I am doing that - last swim on Sunday past. Cheers

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By *mooth shaft OP Man
41 weeks ago

Edinburgh

"Check out lions mane for anxiety and mood, I'll never not take it now and everyone I've reccomended it to said the same. I get mine from the cotswold mushrooms company as they aren't bulked full of cheap fillers. "

Thank you naughty. I'm going to try that xx

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By *ittlemissFlirtyCouple
41 weeks ago

3rd Rock from the sun

"Hi. I'm looking for a mens health supplement that increases mood and general health including anxiety and depression. I am on prescribed medication but I wonder if any guys can recommend a natural supplement that improves mood and anxiety and generally makes you feel better. My prescribed meds aren't really cutting it and Dr won't advise of and herbals that my improve my well-being.

Any recommendations greatly appreciated.

Nick x"

The reason your GP won't suggest herbal medicine is because some can interact with conventional medicines, St John's Wort is well known for interacting with anti epileptic medication as well as the contraceptive pills .. as others have rightly pointed out exercise is a wonderful boost for your mood, as well as avoiding alcohol etc.. perhaps your GP could also refer you for counselling.. CBT ( cognitive behavioural therapy) I found helpful for my depression and anxiety

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By *ags73Man
41 weeks ago

glasgow-ish

Gummies with CBD. Even supermarkets sell now

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By *ddy86Man
41 weeks ago

Abram

Have you had any blood tests taken? It's not always easy to distinguish depression from deficiencies in vitamins or hormones. As someone with a chronic depressive disorder as well as an underactive thyroid, I can honestly say getting my thyroid and vitamin D levels sorted has worked wonders. Not a cure all, but has helped. It took a while though.

But also reach out to people and talk, whether that's a professional, a friend or a willing random person. It helps a lot, even if nothing is ultimately 'resolved'.

Personally I wouldn't touch herbal supplements. That's a personal choice though.

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By (user no longer on site)
41 weeks ago

"Have you had any blood tests taken? It's not always easy to distinguish depression from deficiencies in vitamins or hormones. As someone with a chronic depressive disorder as well as an underactive thyroid, I can honestly say getting my thyroid and vitamin D levels sorted has worked wonders. Not a cure all, but has helped. It took a while though.

But also reach out to people and talk, whether that's a professional, a friend or a willing random person. It helps a lot, even if nothing is ultimately 'resolved'.

Personally I wouldn't touch herbal supplements. That's a personal choice though."

Aswell as Testosterone/hormone levels. More investigations are happening. As women go through the change so can men.

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By *aughtynottsCouple
41 weeks ago

Outside Nottingham

"Gummies with CBD. Even supermarkets sell now"

You can also get cbd patches which work great for pain and feeling more calm I mostly use them for back pain but I'm super impressed with them after assuming just a gimmick initially.

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By *ravelling_WilburyMan
41 weeks ago

Beverley

I am with this as well. Getting out and about really helps me.

I’ll back that up, whenever I feel a bit of a mood dip, I go out walking , nothing fancy just round the local park"

Yep. Has to be a gree/wooded area, though. It's good for the mood. Try and help yourself before looking for a pill

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By *rumguy1982Man
41 weeks ago

Birmingham

Exercise and walks in nice areas works for me and keeps my anxiety in check

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By *rHotNottsMan
41 weeks ago

Dubai & Nottingham

Exercise, superfoods, good quality air and lots of it through things like Qigong.

Air quality can be so localised, even here in Dubai or Bangkok a few hundred meters can make such a massive difference

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