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Nootropics & Student
What do you guys think about nootropics for Uni student, is it safe, efficiency and helpful especially for normal people? Did you tried any of them ? And what is your opinion?
I'm interested in mood/motivation & memory drugs.
I have done a bit reswarch over internet, but I'm not sure about what I did read.
And sorry I don't know if this post should be here or in ~envo
Yeah, you are right. This is a important note, thank you
Actually I don't take the subject seriously.
you are right as hell, I'm Med student and CS self-student, I know exactly what is the meaning of university life stress. thankfully I don't have a part-time job.
Thanks so much for your comment
I've had much better results with simply getting more sleep, lifting heavy weights, and eating more vegetables than I ever had trying to find the perfect nootropic concoction.
I agree with you. Lifting heavy and eating right works well.
I tried Alpha-brain by Onnit and they touted the only double blind results. They have changed their formula many times which makes me suspect a bit that the nootropics may need to be cycled or lose their effectiveness.
I would look into optimizing your studying process or increasing it. Get into study groups. I found that re-writing what I was learning helped but teaching other people or even imaginary people was the most helpful.
Ya, tildes is confusing as fuck. No one ever knows if he should post in X or Y.
To your question:
Nootropics is a bit of an umbrella term, which is to say that there are very safe nootropics and nootropics that are potentially not as safe. I take a few but, to be very honest, I don't notice any difference when taking them.
For memory, the best one out there is, I think, bacopa monnieri:
But the absolute best nootropic is physical exercise, aerobic preferably.
Really? While there is some crossover subjects in the groups here, I have never really struggled to determine which group is the most appropriate to submit something to (or move something to either). Just read the group descriptions in the group browser or the sidebar in each group page, they make it pretty clear what goes where and why. And it's also a hell of a lot better here than on reddit, where there are often dozens of subreddits on the exact same subject, e.g. /r/marijuana, /r/trees, /r/weed, /r/dabs, etc. etc. etc.
Not only that but this topic is definitely not appropriate for ~enviro (if that's what OP was referencing). Just read its description, "Topics related to the environment - conservation, recycling, alternate energy, etc.". Maybe it would also be appropriate in ~life too, but some crossover is inevitable and when there is something that straddles the line between several groups, just pick whichever one matches the focus you want the conversation to have. E.g. If you want a more health oriented discussion post to ~health, if life advise is what you're seeking ~life, or a more open-ended general discussion ~talk.
This true, but forget about reddit it getting worse by time. I think he was joking
I am absolutely terrible at detecting sarcasm, so you could be right about them joking about Tildes. :P
Precisely what I was going to say. That, and good sleep.
On top of that, I'd add ashwaganda extract and L-Theanine.
Is this sarcasm :D
What did you take ?!
Thanks for your adivce. I will take it seriously
I take/have-taken many things, such as ashwagandha, omega-3 (dha/epa), a good multi, bacopa synapsa, melatonin, curcumin, etc..
I think the best thing you can do is:
That's been a big one for me (20min-1hour a day, every day). I have even recently started meditating in front of a light therapy box too, and it has helped improve my mood significantly.
p.s. I don't know much about nootropics, so can't speak to those, but for everything else you're giving really solid general mental/physical health advice, IMO.
Can you explain your light-box? What products did you buy?
Sure. The mayo clinic link in my previous comment explains light therapy:
And I bought a Verilux HappyLight Full-size on Amazon for $80. Those photos don't do it justice BTW... it produces incredibly bright (but slightly diffused) pure white light.
I currently have it set up at my computer desk, which is where I usually meditate when I can't do so outside (i.e. late fall, winter and early spring).
I would to know more about habits,
There are lot of fake self-helping books out there and I think the fake one mpre than real one. And I'm confused which one to read.
Is the `power of habit' a good start ?
The power of habit is a good one, yes. But I doubt you need a book to learn about habits.
You don't need a book. Just make a Seinfeld Calendar (for starters).
This is also known as the x-effect. Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thexeffect