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I don't think that's it. I've tried many prescribed medications, vitamins, and other supplements in the past without any luck.
I'm now wondering if "herbal supplement" is the wrong term but I'm not familiar enough with medicine to be sure. It's GABA and L-Theanine.
What's the name of the product?
I buy the Amazon branded version, it just says GABA and the other says L-Theanine.
L-Theanine is derived from green tea, and GABA is synthesized in a lab using fungi or bacteria metabolism.
One is herbal, the other isn't. Both have peer reviewed medical journal publications regarding effectiveness, but neither are for what you think they affect (hint: neither affect depression, like at all).
So your placebo worked.
The publications you linked showed a clear correlation with reducing stress and improving sleep. That matches exactly with what I've described - I stress less and enjoy life more. Why are you intent on proving that this is a placebo? And what is your explanation as to why the two dozen medications I've tried over the past 20 odd years haven't had the same impact, if a placebo is the cause? You seem to have a bias or agenda and it's unclear why.
I'm just coping with my depression and expensive meds I can't afford and mad no one told me about this shit.
Your exasperation is valid. Keep in mind that doctors can't really recommend medications that aren't yet FDA approved, such as ones with only preliminary evidence for their efficacy, even if there is established research that they don't have negative side affects