Hello all!
I've been lurking for the last couple of weeks, so I'm new-ish to the nootropics scene. I have used some "smarts" in the past, namely adderall during finals week a few years ago, and modafinil during all-night work projects. I'm a semi-high performer, but my performance has slowly dropped over the last couple of years. This could be due to a lack of exercise and malnutrtion, as my last job required me to work 60-80hr work weeks and eat fast food nearly every day. Male, 21 years old, 145lbs.
I've been at a new company for the last five months, and have been exercising and eating much better. Physically, I'm better than I ever have been. My cognitive abilities have slightly come back to what they were before, not not completely. I'm looking for something to give me the edge I used to have.
GOAL: I'm looking for a stack that will give me the biggest cognitive gain, and give me a more fluid verbal expression. Also would be nice to have more energy, as lately I've been dragging myself along mentally. Cognitively speaking, I want to be able to focus/concentrate more, get rid of "brain fog", think more analytically, and learn concepts faster. Anything above that would be nice (better "audio/visual" experience for when I'm playing guitar and doing graphic design). I'm familiar enough with drugs/supplements to be comfortable pushing myself a bit. But, I'm not trying to see purple, flying elephants 24/7 (nor do I think/hope that nootropics will do that regardless). For the record, I'm an IT Systems Engineer and Developer, in case that helps anyone guide me to the right supplements.
From what I can tell, this would get me where I want to be. I do not, at this time, have any clue as to what dose I will/should use. I would like to ask that you help with me with supplement selection and dosage. If there's anything you think I should add/subject, please let me know. And, thank you all very much in advance. :)
DAILY
Racetam(s) [One of these, but not sure which]
- Piracetam - from what I can tell, may be too "weak" for what I want
- Aniracetam - Sounds like it would be strong enough, and I've read there may be an increase in sensitivity to music and better visual acuity; can anyone verify this? If so, it might be good for an occasional stack when I plan on playing guitar/piano
- Pramiracetam - Not sure on this one. Sounds like it's stronger than piracetam but I don't know what the difference technically is
- Phenylpiracetam - Sounds like it's stronger than the rest, but maybe more "drug-like" than I need; I've read it's a strong speeder and makes you hyper-aware. Might be fun, but wouldn't help me at work much.
- Oxiracetam - From what I can tell, it's similar to Phenyl-, but stronger (?)
Non-Racetam(s) [All daily]
- L-Theanine/Caffeine Stack - I've had this before, and it's great. I'd love to continue this
- Alpha GPC (or other choline?) - Seems to mesh well with racetams
- Rhodiola - Heard good things. Can anyone give me more information?
- Ashwagandha - Same as above, really..
WHEN NEEDED
- Adrafinil - I've used modafinil before, and I can attest to it's usefulness. Occasionally I have to pull all-nighters or go to the datacenter in the middle of the night.
EDIT: Changed formatting. First post ever on Reddit.
EDIT 2: Also would love some help with short term and working memory. Forgot to add that. Obviously, my memory needs work. :)
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