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It's good for mood boosts and shows promise in treating depression and anxiety. Fewer side effects than anti-depression and I felt it kept me more "me" for lack of a better way.
The problem is that in higher doses you can break your mind. People with a family history of psychosis should also avoid it. It's extremely unlikely to happen but that's always a risk. I had to stop because while it did give me meaning and relief from my symptoms, I was using it as a bottled "meaning of life." It helped me cope but you're also kinda aware that its not real and all the love and happiness is just chemically induced.
It's like an AI friend in many ways. It does what its supposed to do and makes you feel better but the artificiality just makes it feel off. That said, it legitimately improved every single aspect of my life. I think it should be used to get through something rather than a long-term solution.