Now that I’m back on the phero-wagon I once again use A314 both socially and in business settings.
I’ve personally never noticed it making me depressed. I can give me a jolt of energy right in the beginning (and sometimes throughout) which I guess when it goes away might take away some energy? Just shooting in the dark here but I’ve personally never had the depression from A314
Can I suggest that if you do get the depression feeling when wearing A314 to stop wearing it regularly every day. I had the same problem but I decided to have days at work alpha free without any deterioration in respect. Everybody is generally tired on a Monday so on that day and on Thursday I leave off and I never feel any negative effects.
This is my experience too. I am very cautious now when wearing A314 as I a know this is a powerful pheromone that can leave you feeling depleted.
The different versions may make a difference though. The A314 ihave used in the past was rev 23 bought in 2009. I have a bottle of rev 32 and I am hoping this may have more longevity without the brain drying up like a husk.
I’ve experienced periods of social awkwardness with A314. I’ve used it for nearly 5 years. My personal approach is to only use it during business and work settings when I want to give off the trusted, competent, and highly confident vibe or if I’m dealing with serious alpha male types. Given that I’m naturally a taller guy with a serious demeanor, I tend to intimidate more beta individuals if I’m simply wearing A314 casually. I think it’s important to critically assess the environment you’re entering, the people you’re expected to deal with, and judge accordingly.
I definitely get into a very serious and somber mood when i wear A314 spray. Not sure I like it, but I also haven’t had a chance to experiment too much more with adding socials … or even building up a tolerance.
Depressed? Maybe not that far, but very close. I can see how it could effect people that way.
I think the word “depression” is too much a serious word for it. I’m not sure about the long-term effects: I’ve just started dosing on it 3 days ago.
My own self-effects are: deeper voice; slower/deliberate speech (–people tend to lean in when they try to take every word I say); I jut out my chin (weird?); clench my jaws more; macho sneezing (I usually just snuffle quietly, but this one’s like…a Zeus’ Sneeze. lol); indolent open posture when in front of people…
I dunno if no one’s ever used A314 like this before: I dab the wet cap before sleep. Makes me sleep like I have no care in the world: I usually sleep curled on my side but I think, with A314, I just sleep splayed out like…a lazy lion leading a huge pride.
These all seem subjective to me. (I wonder if they’ve done any concrete studies with it.)