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Demo---RE: CAFFEINEI submit that it is really diffcult to say whether one has totally rid his/her diet of caffeine and sugar. The sugar issue is real complex (see last post). Caffeine is easier. I generally avoid caffeine scrupulously, but I can be seen at the coffee shop with decafe and a chocolate chip cookie. But very rarely, I think.
Quote from: digitalmac on 12/09/2008 14:38:21For those saying that it's a physiological issue, I say that it most certainly is not. digitalmac, please tell us what your non-physiological take on POIS is! (I asked you this before, on September 12, right after you posted the statement above, but never received a reply).Thank you.
For those saying that it's a physiological issue, I say that it most certainly is not.
I've had success with taking Fenugreek after seeing it recommended here. Normally my recovery period is 4-5 days. But taking Fenugreek an hour before orgasm cuts that time in half. Taking it *after* orgasm doesn't seem to have any effect.
Could you please go into detail about "cutting out sugar": sugar additives; sugar contained in sweets, pastries, cookies; certain fruits; sodas etc? Thanks
digitalmac, please tell us what your non-physiological take on POIS is!
Digitalmac--could you tell us how many fenugreek capsules you take one hour before orgasm, and what brand you are using?
Demografx, perhaps digitalmac meant "it is not psychological" instead of "it is not physiological"--
In my opinion, POIS symptoms are caused by the depletion of the adrenal glands. After a prolonged state of "caffeinism", your body enters a state of adrenal exhaustion. From there, your body is in a constant "fight-or-flight" mode trying to recover. When you have an orgasm, it adds to the existing stress your body is already under. The relapse period is how long it takes to get back the "baseline" of adrenal exhaustion.
By the way, has anyone ever pondered the question of whether Pois might eventually have lethal consequences? Sometimes when I'm in Pois mode, I just feel so awful, and I wonder how long my body can put up with this kind of feeling. It's like I'm under a year's worth of stress. I know that some people on this board have suffered from the effects of the Pois curse for a very long time - shouldn't there be some kind of long-term effect on our health if you have to go through this kind of stress for a long time? Like when you actually grow weaker - for good - from certain other kinds of disease?Also, I sometimes experience some very disturbing problems with my heart when I'm under Pois - it usually starts with my heart "skipping a beat", and a higher pulse. After that I sometimes get slight pains in my left arm for maybe an evening or so. These symptoms usually leave together with the rest of the Pois symptoms. Also, I've had my heart checked several times because of this, even when under Pois - but the doctors didn't find anything alarming.
... maybe your psychiatrist would add "... if the adrenal glands are ok !"
I like Martin's idea, a general guide for forum decorum.
Quote from: B_Jim on 25/01/2009 19:46:55... maybe your psychiatrist would add "... if the adrenal glands are ok !" B_Jim, is there a way to test for adrenal glands' health?