psychedelics; depression; anxiety; ptsd; addiction

We Need to Be More Open to Psychedelic and Alternative Treatments

* Psychedelics are not panaceas, but they offer mechanisms of action distinct from conventional treatments. Substances such as MDMA, psilocybin, ibogaine, ketamine, and 5-MeO-DMT are demonstrating the capacity to disrupt entrenched neurobiological patterns associated with trauma, addiction, and...
- madman
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- Jul 12, 2025
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The promise of psychedelics

Psychedelics have helped me and many others that I know through real dark times of addiction and depression. My own breakthrough with psychedelics provided the breaking down of my belief systems and reawakened an overwhelmingly empowering sense of my own ability to change. I’m super excited...
- madman
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- Feb 11, 2024
- psychedelics; depression; anxiety; ptsd; addiction
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- Forum: Mental Health

TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

Understanding Your Hormones

Estradiol (E2)

A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.

DHT

Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.

Free Testosterone

The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.

Scientific Reference

Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038