I want to try mushroom gummies, but I'm on an SSRI.
I've been on an SSRI for about a year. Specifically 25 mg of Sertraline, although I did start at 50 and had to cut down due to negative side effects.
I really want to try mushroom gummies, but I also know that being on an SSRI can, at best, dull the experience and, at worst, cause Serotonin Syndrome. However, I have also seen some opinions saying that stuff like mushroom gummies won't uptake your serotonin in such a drastic way and Serotonin Syndrome is extremely unlikely or even exaggerated.
So as I see it, I have 3 options:
1.) Continue not doing mushroom gummies while I'm on Sertraline and just deal with it.
2.) Gradually taper off (which I've been considering anyway since I'm not sure how effective it is for me anymore) and then try the gummies.
3.) Try the gummies anyway, even with the risk.
But ultimately I know that I can live without trying this stuff. It isn't something that I need in my life to survive. But I'm still curious about it all the same.
Any advice or personal anecdotes? Especially from those who are on/have used an SSRI?