Hi Friends,
I'm a 26 year old male and been suffering depression almost my whole life. I also have severe social anxiety, ADHD and daytime sleepiness. Until recently I tried to battle these monsters via cognitive therapy and sheer will power. But I've realized that's not enough and I can't live up to my full potential unless I seek some external help. While depression and social anxiety is my main problem I want to control my racing mind and daytime sleepiness first, because until I can control these two problems, I can't even begin to fight the other two. I've started experimenting with nootropics lately. The things that I tried so far are - Modafinil, Ashwagandha, Bacopa, Prozac, Selegiline, l-tyrosine, l-dopa and different types of vitamins and minerals. Here are the results-
Now I need your help to build a nootropic stack that'll keep me alert and clear minded and energetic throughout the day(if it helps with depression and social anxiety, that's a bonus), or may be a way to bring back the first few day's effect of Selegiline. Waiting for your suggestions. Please let me know if you want further information.
Thanks,
Sarif
I'm a 26 year old male and been suffering depression almost my whole life. I also have severe social anxiety, ADHD and daytime sleepiness. Until recently I tried to battle these monsters via cognitive therapy and sheer will power. But I've realized that's not enough and I can't live up to my full potential unless I seek some external help. While depression and social anxiety is my main problem I want to control my racing mind and daytime sleepiness first, because until I can control these two problems, I can't even begin to fight the other two. I've started experimenting with nootropics lately. The things that I tried so far are - Modafinil, Ashwagandha, Bacopa, Prozac, Selegiline, l-tyrosine, l-dopa and different types of vitamins and minerals. Here are the results-
- So far the only thing that helped Selegiline. I've taking 5 mg of Selegiline per day for the last 2 weeks.
First few days I felt considerable difference in motivation and alertness. It felt like I've found the perfect solution.
But after that the effect subsided and now I hardly feel any difference. Also it's hard to sleep when you take 5 mg of Selegiline each day - I had very bad experience with modafinil. Won't take this again.
- Ashwagandha, Bacopa: Felt very mild calmness. Too mild to notice.
- Magnesium supplement: this is the only supplement that helps me sleep.
- Tyrosine makes me too emotional. Which is a big no-no as I'm already extremely sensitive in nature..
Now I need your help to build a nootropic stack that'll keep me alert and clear minded and energetic throughout the day(if it helps with depression and social anxiety, that's a bonus), or may be a way to bring back the first few day's effect of Selegiline. Waiting for your suggestions. Please let me know if you want further information.
Thanks,
Sarif
