Hi, I know how frustrating that is. I used to think slowing down meant forcing calm, and that never worked. What helped was supporting the slowdown instead. I came across helpful explanations while browsing Amanita Universe . Many people talked about easing the nervous system instead of fighting thoughts. I tried dried fly agaric slowly as part of my evening routine. The change was gentle. My thoughts didn’t stop, but they lost urgency. I could sit without feeling pulled to do something. That was new for me. I also lowered expectations and stopped demanding instant calm. Once my body felt safer, my mind followed. Slowing down became natural, not forced.