Hi all,
I posted on here nearly two years ago. I am 25 and have suffered from POIS for about 4-5 years now and my understanding of it on a personal level continues to evolve.
My current regimen to tackle it is by thinking of it as related to my anxiety/depression, OCD, and mental state. I overthink and overanalyze a lot and have been making huge efforts in recent months to think in more balanced, positive, and strong ways. I have noticed an effect on my workouts, and I am getting a bit more social finally as well, following several years of relative isolation.
My current regimen includes:
-- Eating more (I only weigh about 120 lbs, so it is very difficult for me to gain weight)
-- 1 tsp of Spirulina and 1 tsp of Chlorella each morning (I think it is helping a bit with energy levels)
- 1 centrum equivalent multivitamin (I take half with breakfast, half later in the day)
- Regular workouts every couple of days at the gym (chest, abdominal, legs, etc)
- Sun exposure for Vitamin D (I am quite pale and burn easily, so I am taking in some sun in moderation every few days or so)
- Protein shakes
- Waking up earlier (I was waking up at 3 or 4pm. Now waking before noon)
I still notice fatigue, lethargy, brain drain, etc the morning after ejaculation, but recovery time seems to be improving. I have noticed that I am sometimes able to feel much better the evening after if I make a big effort to think positive, relax, and try to have fun throughout the day.
I want to focus more on getting quality sleep since I don't breathe perfectly through my nose due to a deviated septum surgery. I also want to drink more water, and gain more weight.
I highly recommend the Spirulina and Chlorella powder.
I have a theory that all of my anxiety and OCF racing thoughts, etc tends to "drain" my brain of important chemicals and minerals and nutrients, and then ejaculation just depletes everything to dangerously low levels. So if I can "replenish" these nutrients naturally by just thinking in healthier ways, instead of using antidepressants or other medications, then I should be able to bring my body back to a normal baseline.
Would sure like to be able to get this ejaculation stuff under control soon so I can get a girlfriend for once in my life and have a healthy sex life for once.