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Posted by Quintal on October 19, 2008, at 15:20:47
I thought it would be more reliable than the 'Liquid Trust' perfume stuff. The bottle says it delivers 40 U.I. oxytocin per spray - that's about twice as much than what has been used in most of the studies. It's used in medicine so I would think it's fairly safe/reliable. It's normally used to help nursing mothers with breastfeeding, but there is some evidence that it promotes feelings of trust and bonding and reduces fear of social interaction.
I got my first dose yesterday as I was priming the pump. It went off in my face and I was engulfed in a cloud of it. I was a bit skeptical that enough could be absorbed this way, but it seemed to work straight away. My heart rate fell, my breathing slowed and I became my relaxed in myself. I felt pretty docile, but I went out to test it. Things didn't go any better than normal. I felt as if it was making me dumb and I was missing something. I felt more myself again once it started wearing off. I think it will take more testing to decide if it helps with social anxiety in the real world. I don't like what I've experienced so far. I felt afraid that I might say things I shouldn't in public. It seemed to rob me of the parts of my brain I use to find my way in the world.
The biggest benefit has been on sleep. I sprayed some onto my pillow last night and managed to get to sleep on half my usual dose of zopiclone. It seemed to help with the paranoia and feelings of uneasiness I get at night. It has been suggested that it might help people with Paranoid Schizophrenia. I felt safer than I have in a long time, but also a bit strange and disorientated. Is anyone else using oxytocin spray? I think Michael Bell was using it a few weeks ago.
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Posted by Phillipa on October 19, 2008, at 20:01:37
In reply to Syntocinon (oxytocin) nasal spray, posted by Quintal on October 19, 2008, at 15:20:47
Hey Q where have you been? Love Phillipa
Posted by River1924 on October 19, 2008, at 22:00:19
In reply to Syntocinon (oxytocin) nasal spray, posted by Quintal on October 19, 2008, at 15:20:47
That is real interesting. It sounds as if you were less fearful of people and found that frightening.
Keep us informed. R.
Posted by River1924 on October 19, 2008, at 22:00:29
In reply to Syntocinon (oxytocin) nasal spray, posted by Quintal on October 19, 2008, at 15:20:47
That is real interesting. It sounds as if you were less fearful of people and found that frightening.
Keep us informed. R.
Posted by Quintal on October 20, 2008, at 13:22:10
In reply to Re: Syntocinon (oxytocin) nasal spray » Quintal, posted by Phillipa on October 19, 2008, at 20:01:37
Hi Phillipa, Ive just been very busy. Thanks for asking.
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Posted by Quintal on October 20, 2008, at 13:55:34
In reply to Re: Syntocinon (oxytocin) nasal spray, posted by River1924 on October 19, 2008, at 22:00:19
I've had this experience with other anti-anxiety drugs of saying and doing the wrong things due to lack of inhibitions, so I get wary when I sense this might be going to happen with oxytocin. I haven't taken any more yet, but I'll post more when I do.
Q
Posted by Quintal on October 25, 2008, at 18:05:00
In reply to Re: Syntocinon (oxytocin) nasal spray » River1924, posted by Quintal on October 20, 2008, at 13:55:34
I've been taking a puff just before I get into bed every night and it's helped calm me down and fall asleep pretty quickly. I haven't tried going without it yet to see how it compares, but I think it is making a difference to my sleep. I haven't taken any more during the day because it makes me feel strange and out of it. My only complaint is that it wears off pretty quickly and I seem to be waking up after a four hours or so.
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