You're certainly right about the success stories!! Yours is the first I've read that had as long term usage as I have, so especially useful. I've changed the weaning schedule to one not as ambitious. I'm ok with a set back, just not failure.
I was interested to read about the tyrosine. So, you had a good experience with it? The warnings have me a bit spooked. There's just not a lot of evidence I've found to substantiate the nootropic sites that praise it. I use and have used l-theanine for some years at various doses. It has been a friend that helps me focus and adjust my naturally snappish moods.
Thanks for the feedback!