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Get with it!
(I only use it if I travel. It's not something I'm particularly keen on using with any kind of regularity.)
Nah I'm doing just fine without it. In fact planning on dropping coffee...
 
Get with it!
(I only use it if I travel. It's not something I'm particularly keen on using with any kind of regularity.)
So this drug wakes you up and makes you work when your sleepy?
So it's like those pills given to soldiers to keep awake for a week?

What are the after-effects? Sure they must be rough!
 
So this drug wakes you up and makes you work when your sleepy?
So it's like those pills given to soldiers to keep awake for a week?

What are the after-effects? Sure they must be rough!

Lemme rather hook you up with some quality acid and you can do your own personal mk ultra test and report back here.
 
What are the after-effects? Sure they must be rough!
None that I noticed. But again - I used 50mg twice a day for no more than 5 days. It's not like a stimulant that leaves you feeling down the next day - that's partly why it's such a popular drug: You can use it and carry on with life. But yeah - it's silly to think it's as benign as a cup of coffee. Use it in emergencies, any daily dependency isn't going to turn out well.
 
Yep always been very cautious not to order online. I'd rather just go through (what I think is a regulated body) and place prescription orders. Alot of the time if you order regularly, the chemist tends to stock what you need. My first couple times I waited 3 days, now I get my Provigil immediately.
 
Hmmm, I see upgradedself has Hydrafinil.
Doesn't seem to have nearly the kind of widespread use as modafinil tho.
Can't vouch for it's efficacy & I doubt I'll try it.
 
Decided to start off with Aniracetam. It arrived this morning and I took about 750mg after lunch about an hour ago. Haven't noticed any effects as yet.

Everyone seems to say that the effects start very soon after, however I'm beginning to wonder if this is not placebo, cos it's done nothing for me yet...
 
Decided to start off with Aniracetam. It arrived this morning and I took about 750mg after lunch about an hour ago. Haven't noticed any effects as yet.

Everyone seems to say that the effects start very soon after, however I'm beginning to wonder if this is not placebo, cos it's done nothing for me yet...

I havent tried aniracetam, but i found during my discussions that dosgaes fluctuate on a person to person basis.
I definitely had very good results with noopept with little side effects, and its dirt cheap
 
I havent tried aniracetam, but i found during my discussions that dosgaes fluctuate on a person to person basis.
I definitely had very good results with noopept with little side effects, and its dirt cheap

Took another 750mg about 30 minutes ago, so 1.5g in 2 hours. Still nothing. I'm a little underwhelmed TBH...
 
Took another 750mg about 30 minutes ago, so 1.5g in 2 hours. Still nothing. I'm a little underwhelmed TBH...

I would recommend dosing normally for at least a week, then start messing with dosage after that.
There have only been a few items I have tried that worked same day, noopept being one of them.
 
For those who need more energy throughout the day, try PQQ (Pyrroloquinoline quinone). It increases mitocondrial biogenesis and can act as an antioxident.

I have been using 10mg a day for the past 2 months, and after a week my midday sleepiness disappeared. That is after years I had an issue where I just want to sleep between 2-3pm.
 
I have been using 10mg a day for the past 2 months, and after a week my midday sleepiness disappeared. That is after years I had an issue where I just want to sleep between 2-3pm.

Source?
 
I couldn't find any place in SA that keeps it. So I imported these and take half a capsule a day.

IF you want to read up on it, here is a good place to start
 
I just started this week with Hydrafinil, Aniracetam and CDP Choline.

Stopped taking the Hydrafinil because there's just not enough science behind it saying it's safe. That and something gave me ring burn. Considering there's a lot more science behind CDP and Aniracetam, I'm assuming it was the Hydrafinil. I'll see over the next few days.

So if you're feeling adventurous and wanna try Hydrafinil, you can have the rest of mine. You'll need to pick up from my house. Totes free.

The Aniracetam tastes vile but seems to have worked to slightly improve my mood and focus. Nothing to write home about.

The CDP-Choline tasted good actually and dissolves really well under my tongue. I've had it by itself and it also seems to give a mild boost. I quite like it but it's not what I'm looking for.

Bought them all from UpgradedSelf.co.za. Got Noopept and Phenylpiracetam coming this week because they're supposedly potent.

Also getting their C60 Olive Oil to help with energy.

Right now I need whatever help I can get. Don't have time to get all my **** done.

The Hydrafinil offer is real. Hit me up if you wanna pick up in Centurion from my house in Eldoraigne.
 
Stopped taking the Hydrafinil because there's just not enough science behind it saying it's safe.
Same here. This page freaked me out a bit and I'm just going to leave it. I haven't actually read anything about it that's convinced me it's something I want to use. I did get some Tianeptine Sulphate to try - will definitely report back on it's effects.
 
Same here. This page freaked me out a bit and I'm just going to leave it. I haven't actually read anything about it that's convinced me it's something I want to use. I did get some Tianeptine Sulphate to try - will definitely report back on it's effects.

Out of curiosity, have you gone for a hepatic uptake test, to see if your liver is still functioning correctly. (Not bashing here, genuinely curious)
 
Out of curiosity, have you gone for a hepatic uptake test, to see if your liver is still functioning correctly. (Not bashing here, genuinely curious)
I haven't, but i also don't take any drugs/nootropics on a regular basis. I actually don't think I've done anything more than about 10 times, the most being Piracetam which was for about 6 weeks a few years ago. And probably Phenibut quite a few times but always spaced about a week or two between doses.

I've been meaning to go for a few tests at Pathcare - just haven't got round to it. I'd be happy to consider doing a hepatic uptake test just to be sure - will look into it.
 
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What's with the negativity guys?

saor - are you taking a guy serious whose most recent article is called: "Song Stuck In Head: “Earworm” Causes & How To Get It Out"? Must say, this is very far fetched. I found the following excerpt from the section entitled "Will all futuristic music hijack your brain and cause earworms?" especially entertaining:

In addition to the tempo of a song, it may be possible for musicians to obtain feedback from artificial intelligence for vocal and instrumental optimization..." & "At this moment, researchers are unsure as to whether songs are being engineered to get stuck in our heads or whether our heads are easy prey for the songs. It is most likely that a combination of both is occurring...

:) Seriously though, I would take this guy and his Hydrafinil article with with a pinch of salt. Upon closer inspection you'll also see that he starts every one of his speculated Hydrafinil adverse effects with: "Nearly every pharmaceutical drug has potential to cause... Aren’t well understood... Certain drugs may induce... It is possible that hydrafinil..." and so forth.

It is possible yes, but it is also possible (and much more plausible taking into account his other articles for example: "Relaxation-Induced Anxiety") that he is very conservative and might very well be a fear-mongering hypochondriac. Also provides absolutely no evidence of any of his conjectures on that list as being true, proven or ever having been experienced by anyone. If you could link me to one reputable piece of writing of someone actually having experienced any of those adverse effects, whether it be scientific studies or anecdotal experience reports, it would be much appreciated. Until then I see no reason to expect the very worse or worry about old wives' tales, when in actual fact there are many positive experience reports about Hydrafinil on the internet.

You'll see that Hydrafinil is sold by Ceretropic.com, probably the world's leading nootropic supplier after Powder City, and has nothing but good things to say about it. I quite enjoy Hydrafinil from time to time and have only encountered positive effects. I find it to be a helpful tool in my arsenal of cognitive enhancers, especially when slightly sleep deprived and also taking into consideration that Modafinil costs at least R49 per tablet and Adrafinil is weaker and taxing on the liver due it having to be converted into Modafinil first.

The thing is, nobody should feel pressured in any way into taking compounds such as this, whether that's from internal or external factors. It's all about doing your research, taking into account your individual risk to reward ratio and deciding whether you are 100% comfortable with trying it for yourself. I for one am grateful that compounds like Hydrafinil have been made available here in SA and value the freedom of choice to decide whether I'd like to try them or not.

Peace,
 
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Got my Phenylpiracetam, C60 and Noopept this week. All I can say is...

Finally!

The clarity has been game-changing. Been getting waaaay more done.

Now I don't know which one is working because (I was desperate and so) I've been taking them all together :P

Today I tried Phenyl by itself but also had new coffee. Got brain fog and have no way of knowing if it was the coffee or Phenyl.

I get brain fog from most coffee so I'm inclined to think it was that. Also, I've had Phenyl with other goodies a coupla times without issue but, of course, to know for sure, I need to cut the coffee the next time I try Phenyl.

(I'm so pissed. Bought a kg of that coffee! Oh well.)
 
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