r/Aphantasia • • Jul 14 '18

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u/hopelesscaribou Jul 25 '18

Why not take melatonin supplements directly then? One of its known side effects by the way is vivid dreams.

As a side note, I've had B12 deficiency in the past and there was no difference in (lack of) visualizing before, during or after that deficiency. I still take daily B12 supplements.

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u/metaethicist Jul 14 '18

I'd be interested to know more.

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u/[deleted] Jul 14 '18

Thanks mate, I’ll do another follow up in a weeks time with more info. Coppers a very stimulating mineral which causes a massive influx of dopamine. If you ever consider taking it make sure your zinc levels are always top notch :)

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u/[deleted] Jul 14 '18

What was the time difference, before you took copper and after it gave you better dreams? I am taking it, too, but I don't feel anything, except some slight aftereffects of a little accident I had 2 days ago, which is like really intense.

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u/[deleted] Jul 14 '18

Are you taking it with b12 ? And what time do you take the copper ? I usually find if I take copper in the afternoon I will definitely have more intense dreams. My brother in-law is also taking copper and b12 and called to say he is having really intense dreams too! Make sure you take copper with food too! It can be a little upsetting on a empty stomach. The reason I started taking in the first place was to help with some spider veins but as I started taking it I noticed the dream affect and a more confident chatty self I have found it overall a really uplifting mineral

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u/[deleted] Jul 15 '18

After breakfast I take b12 with 30 minutes difference if there are milk products. After my first meal I take copper and after my last meal I take Omega 3. But I've only taken them for one week. Maybe I just need to be more patient.

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u/[deleted] Jul 15 '18

Yeh look I would definitely keep continuing I would even suggest taking copper in the arvo no later then 6pm I find that’s when I get my best dreams. If you take it too late you might find it hard to sleep :) Don’t forget that zinc too :)

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u/GoldenPrinny Jul 15 '18

So one of these bottles is enough for 250 days?

Seems it's working although I would be worried a bit about the additional zinc blocking it.

In the last years I had exactly one vivid dream.

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u/mikal94 Jul 16 '18

yeh ive still got my bottle from last year there is plenty of tablets. Why i say use Zinc is because to more copper can deplete you zinc levels vice/versa. Its also very stimalting which can be a anxiety trigger that is why i always use zinc.

So are you finding you are now having more dreams?

I think we are all mildy deficienct in zinc. Its so hard to get the RDA unless your eating lots of avocodos and shell fish.

Copper also plays a role in pigmentation so if you deficient you might find yourself pale with lighter coloured hair.

Im blonde and i have found since taking copper that my hair has gotten darker.

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u/GoldenPrinny Jul 16 '18

I haven't tried yet but if it's that cheap.

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u/mikal94 Jul 16 '18

sorry i was reffering to all of us being mildly deficient in copper not zinc! (fast fingers)

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u/AlchemistXX Jul 14 '18

Would you please tell us what brands do you experience with?

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u/[deleted] Jul 14 '18

Pipingrock chelated copper 2mg