On the subject of Phenibut, I'm seeking some kind of case study info from sources other than reports in the US. I'd like to have some actual documented prolonged use, daily use studies from its country of origin(Russia). I know it's been used there for MANY years for MANY different reasons. I recently have started using it, and started just using a couple times a week but now I find that it's my drug of choice. It's become something that has changed my life for the positive, I used to suffer from SEVERE anxiety and depression as well as addiction. <br><br>For the past few years I've been self medicating with alcohol for the most part, but I've been on prescribed antidepressants from every generation there is of them. I find that taking 1g in the morning and 1g at night totally relieves my anxiety symptoms and puts me in a good mood. I find that I no longer need to drink, in fact I can have
one or two drinks and no longer have any
desire to continue drinking, and even despise the buzz. For me this is a miracle, I never thought I could find a substance that was affordable enough to ween me off alcohol and cure my anxiety and depression all in
one. The only problem I have is that I want to know what the long term problems may be.<br><br>Short term, I've run into
one problem that is bothering me. When I take the Phenibut daily within a week I put on 5-10 lbs of weight, and seems to continue the gain until I take a break from the substance. Is this water retention, or is it actually weight gain because instead of drinking I'm eating three meals a day instead of
one? I don't know! But for me, the trade off is acceptable but I don't want to become overweight, maybe I just need to make changes to my lifestyle like eating healthier and exercise? So far this is the only main concern I'm having.<br><br>Phenibut notes, I have amazingly crisp and clear and wonderful dreams, and can remember them. I sleep shorter periods of time and am able to wake up when needed and feel refreshed and ready to go, and if I didn't get enough sleep within an hour of taking first daily dose feel zero tiredness. I have zero social anxiety, and no panic attacks. I'm happy being myself these days. I don't seek drugs or alcohol. Sexual side effects are VERY positive! My erections are amazingly solid and I can delay orgasm until I'm ready, staying power do they call that? Orgasm is better than I've ever had before! I have no problems with cognitive functioning thus far, and find that my concentration is much better as well(I was diagnosed ADD when I was 15). So my question, what are the long term problems associated with this drug/supplement? I hope I don't have to be the guinee pig and find out for myself. I don't want to get fat, and maybe there is another supplement I can take, a diuretic maybe if it is water weight, because I feel bloated more than I feel like I have gained weight(more physically notice my stomach gets a bit larger, like a beer belly). Does this substance strain the
liver? Anyone that can help or refer me to a physician with experience with this drug would be GREAT! Also, when using Phenibut on a non-daily basis, my symptoms of anxiety and everything come back within
one to two days.<br><br>Notes:<br><br>I'm 28 and 180 lbs normally, up to 195 when taking phenibut daily.<br>5'11" Tall, I don't get enough exercise and know that, smoke 1/2-1 pack of cigarettes a day(Phenibut has no effect on cravings), Single white male, full time college student. I've used Phenibut for about five months
one month at a time with a week/two in between each month and thus have noticed the weight issue. <br><br>Thanks everyone!!<br><br><br><br>