22F with ADD on escitalopram/quetiapine trying to quit weed—what supplements actually help with withdrawals, motivation, and PMS-triggered relapses?

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Hi everyone. I’m 22F. I’ve struggled with anxiety and depression, plus ADD (attention/motivation/executive dysfunction are a big problem). I started smoking weed 3 years ago because of insomnia. I’m now in therapy and under a psychiatrist’s care: escitalopram 5 mg in the morning and quetiapine 25 mg at night for sleep. I’m less depressed than before, but I still smoke and my motivation is really low—I feel like my life is slipping away.

I tried 5-HTP at night once and felt worse the next morning; I’ve since learned it can be risky with SSRIs, so I’m not taking it. When I manage to stop weed for a couple of weeks, PMS hits (anxiety, low mood, insomnia x10) and I relapse.

I’m looking for supplement strategies that actually help with withdrawals/cravings, sleep, anxiety, and motivation/ADD, especially through PMS so I don’t fall back. If you’ve quit or cut down, what worked for you? • NAC (dose/timing/how long?) • Magnesium glycinate (sleep/anxiety benefits?) • L-theanine (200–400 mg—did it calm withdrawal jitters?) • Omega-3 (EPA-heavy—mood/sleep while quitting?) • Saffron or vitamin B6 for PMS mood symptoms? • Melatonin short term for sleep reset? • For ADD/motivation (non-stimulant): has anyone found L-tyrosine, citicoline/CDP-choline, or rhodiola helpful—any pros/cons or interactions? • Any interactions I should know about with escitalopram or quetiapine?

Not asking for medical advice—just personal experiences + evidence-based tips I can discuss with my doctor. Links to studies or detailed protocols (doses, timing, how long to run them, side effects you noticed) would be amazing. Thank you 🙏

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