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.