I've been taking the DL-phenylalanine after I ride my exercise bike this week. It seems to have an effect similar to PEA - but less intense and without the wretched feeling after it wears off.

I'm sure nobody is reading this, but WTF

About 15 minutes after taking the DL-phenylalanine, I notice a feeling similar to getting ready to drop on a roller coast ride. A couple of times I noticed feeling a little bit light headed.

After another 5 or 10 minutes, the effect softens but my skin feels weird (rubbery).

Now the good part: I find that I can get a lot of work done for the next couple of hours. I feel much, much, much more optimistic, assertive, focused, etc.

After a couple of hours I begin to feel tired, and then I'm back to normal.

My baseline without the temporary high from exercise and supplements seems to be very low this week. In the evenings I have been feeling very depressed, bitter, and pessimistic.

Supposedly the positive effects can last longer when combined with an MAOI-B inhibitor. I guess I will try the licorice tea with it next. Licorice has some natural MAOI-B inhibitors, but too much can cause health problems.

BTW Licorice works great for improving my sleep. I usually drink licorice tea before going to sleep and wake up feeling refreshed about 3 am. (Normally I sleep until 5 am.)