It started with magnesium.

Then I added ashwagandha. Then vitamin D3 with K2.
Then omega-3, zinc, rhodiola, B-complex, and something called “methylated folate.”

Before I knew it, I was taking 11 capsules a day, spending $300/month, and tracking it all in a color-coded spreadsheet.

But the truth?

I still felt awful.

😫 The Problem: Wellness Burnout in Disguise
I was waking up tired. My anxiety spiked midday. My digestion felt off, and my skin was breaking out worse than when I wasn’t “doing anything.”

And worst of all?

I felt like I was failing at being healthy.

Because if I was taking all the “right” things and still struggling, maybe I was just… broken.

🧪 What I Tried (And Why It Didn’t Work)
I did everything the internet said:

Switched supplement brands

Took some with food, some without

Moved magnesium to night, B-complex to morning

Added probiotics

Started “cycling” adaptogens

Journaled my symptoms like a part-time job

None of it made a noticeable difference.

Until I stopped everything.

✅ The Fix: A Radical 2-Week Reset
In a moment of frustration, I went cold turkey.

I stopped all supplements.
I stopped tracking.
I stopped “optimizing.”

And instead, I focused on:

Sleeping 8 hours

Drinking water with minerals

Eating simple, whole foods (not “biohacker snacks”)

Walking outside every day, no headphones

Stretching and breathwork before bed

Within 3 days my digestion improved.
By day 6, my anxiety was quieter.
By day 10, my skin started clearing.

No pills. No powders. Just presence.

💡 What I Learned (The Hard Way)
You can’t out-supplement a dysregulated nervous system

More isn’t better — it’s just more

Supplements aren’t bad, but they’re not the foundation

Simple habits are boring, but they’re what work

Nature is free, and most of us need more of it

🔗 Your Turn
If you’ve ever burned out on trying to “fix” your health with stuff you bought online — I see you.

Come share your story (or ask your questions) at althealth.forum.
We’re not influencers. We’re real people, figuring it out one tea, breath, and barefoot walk at a time.

Let’s talk real wellness — not just shiny bottles.