RCs Nootropics irritability?

[Seattle_Stranger]

tl:dr

As of late, I've been testing out Noopept and Phenylpiracetam with not much result. Then, I added CDP-Choline and now I notice some effects. I am noticing colors brighter, sounds sharper and spacial, and perhaps some stimulation. However, I also am feeling quite jittery, some anxiety and borderline depression, as well as a general irritability. This could genuinely be from my life's current stressful status, but does anyone else notice nootropics making them anxious and irritable?

Like yesterday, I came home and just felt super irritated at the world. My lady desperately tried to cheer me up and I started getting annoyed with her for it. I just seem to be in a sit-in-my-chair-and-stare mode, don't talk to me, don't touch me, don't try to cheer me up, just leave me alone, ya know? This morning, I took my dose of nootropics again, noticed the effects again, as well as the anxiety and irritability. I got in the elevator at work, these two guys were having a conversation about a project they're working on and I felt SO BAD like I just wanted to scream "SHUT THE FUCK UP!!!" at them. Luckily I didn't, but I even caught myself glaring at them. I don't like this!!

Think it's the nootropics? Again, like I said, I'm going through a particularly stressful time in life which is being caused by things out of my control and I feel like society is turning it's back on not only me, but itself as well, and this has been upsetting me greatly. It would make sense that I feel this way due to that, but the bad mood seems extra hard to fight as if it is being induced.

Thanks for reading!

 

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Both of those nootropics you mentioned have a speedy effect that can induce aggression. After much experimentation I settled on Aniracetam as it is actually anxiolytic while providing that laser-like focus. I would recommend you check it out - but it is possible you are a non-responder as many tend to chalk up the effects of nootropics as pure placebo. For example, if nobody told you what a particular nootropic was or how it is supposed to effect you would you still notice the effects like sharper vision and increased focus?

 

[Seattle_Stranger]

Both of those nootropics you mentioned have a speedy effect that can induce aggression. After much experimentation I settled on Aniracetam as it is actually anxiolytic while providing that laser-like focus. I would recommend you check it out - but it is possible you are a non-responder as many tend to chalk up the effects of nootropics as pure placebo. For example, if nobody told you what a particular nootropic was or how it is supposed to effect you would you still notice the effects like sharper vision and increased focus?

Excellent question. After I added CDP-Choline, yes, absolutely. When I was in the elevator and I heard the "3rd Floor" voice that I hear every single day, it sounded way different and made me have to think about it for a minute. I also always notice when colors sharpen. Today, while feeling very anxious, I was in a meeting at work and felt like I absorbed more than usual, like I was very "on", but uncomfortable. I have tried aniracetam in the past and was hopeful about the anxiolytic effects, but didn't experience any effects from it at all. I might give it another try because I really am appreciating the flowing of thought and attentiveness this stuff is giving me, but not enough to feel anxious like this.

EDIT: Just ordered some aniracetam. I can't remember if I used a choline source with it last time, if I did it was Alpha-GPC. Either way, piracetam, oxiracetam and aniracetam did not produce effects for me when I tried them in the past. Hopefully CDP-Choline and aniracetam is what I'm looking for.

 

[Seattle_Stranger]

Today I was in a better mood, and I tried taking only CDP-Choline and 100mg Phenylpiracetam. There is a slight jitteryness there, but not as bad as yesterday, it's far more manageable. I'm noticing some added focus and thought fluidity, but nothing to write home about.

One thing I have been noticing lately since I started the nootopics, I've been guzzling water like it's going out of style. I don't even realize how thirsty I am until I raise a glass to my lips for a sip and just start chug chug chug chug chug chugging it until it's gone, and then realize I want more! It's not uncommon for me to do this, but lately it seems like every time I drink something I want to just destroy it! I don't feel dehydrated...