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What I learned gathering nootropic ratings (2022)

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126 points julianh65 | 1 comments | 02 Jul 25 13:29 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source
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negativepanda ◴[02 Jul 25 16:12 UTC] No.44445481[source]▶
There's one very simple "nootropic" that I've discovered many years ago and have been doing most days of the week. Buying a cup of coffee and taking a walk in nature. It makes me feel better than just coffee or just walking in nature. Another benefit is that in the days I can do this, I have something to look forward to since waking up.
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bluecalm ◴[02 Jul 25 16:28 UTC] No.44445665[source]▶
In myy experience it works even better with a stimulant with a smoother curve than caffeine and optionally a bit more intensive (but still on lighter side) exercise.
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negativepanda ◴[02 Jul 25 18:07 UTC] No.44446948[source]▶
Can you give some examples of the stimulants?
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bluecalm ◴[02 Jul 25 18:25 UTC] No.44447158[source]▶
Modafinil 50-100mg or micro dose of long release amphetamine like Vyvanse.
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cjbgkagh ◴[02 Jul 25 21:00 UTC] No.44448780[source]▶
Was just about to say this, Modafinil is my stimulant drug of choice. 100mg. Really smooth and lasts all day. I do need to take amitryptiline to help sleep but I have noise intolerance related sleep issues anyway and the combination of the two meds is complementary. My only regret is not starting sooner - I had a rather anti drug bias and saw needing medication as a weakness.
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1. yial ◴[03 Jul 25 14:24 UTC] No.44455375[source]▶
Modafinil and armodafinil I find to be excellent at getting rid of tiredness. I find for me if I take too much, I’ll get nausea that’s only curable by a sleep cycle. Armodafinil tends to last much longer.

The downside I’ve noticed is that one side effect many people don’t realize is how it affects the body for some people. It can cause increased blood pressure among others - which can lead some people to feel anxious.

Body follows mind, mind follows body.

(As in my body feels anxious, so I must be anxious ).

I personally find the effects from Modafinil to be kind of like caffeine but with less side effects / longer lasting / more effective.