I started nootropics to get a hold on my mental performance and ultimately my life. I have ADHD along with a slight memory problem, trouble sleeping at times, and a sensitivity to stress. So far, I've had considerable improvement in sleep, stress, and memory with little improvement in the ADHD in terms of getting work at home done. My room is still a mess, my laundry isn't done, and I have an inbox of about a dozen emails of job leads I need to apply to. Everyday I make little to no progress. Fortunately, I can remember I have to do it... just still got that mental wall.
Recently, I've noticed that my body has been hormone crazy. I've had a small outbreak in acne the past few days, which has subsided down to one little pimple on my upper lip. Other than that, my skin looks beautiful and plump, haha the best part. My sex drive has changed... not sure how to explain it... I'm less easily aroused but more horny? But the part that concerns me is that my nipples hurt and are budding again like they did when I was 15.
I think it is the Tyrosine, because it is a thyroid stimulant. Funny, it's also in a lot of breast enhancement products for that reason. I started taking it as a precursor to dopamine and norepinephrine. It does something for motivation and concentration, but not as much as I'd like. I figure, the more I take, the more concentration I'll have. This is not so much the case, but what does help is the frequency at which I take it.
I'm not convinced it is necesarrily one thing, because it could be an accumulation of effects in combination or over time.
Please help me figure out what is causing this shift, and I'll update you on any changes.
Morning - 6:30am:
- 1/2 Multi-Vitamin (contains some herbs, but not much)
- Soy Lecithin Granules - 7.5g
- Co-Q10 - 100mg
- Magnesium (Oxide) - 250mg
- Green Tea Extract - 337.5mg, 135mg EGCG
- Picamilon - 50mg
- Huperzine (1%) - 10mg
- DMAA - 25mg
- Hordenine (freebase) - 50mg, sometimes more
- **DL-Phenylalanine - 500mg
- **Bacopa (20%) - 150mg
- **Choline Bitartrate - 1/2 TSP
- **L-Tyrosine - 1/2 TSP (600mg about)
- **Acetyl-L-Carnitine - 400mg (w/ 200mg Alpha Lipoic Acid)
- **Fish Oil - 1000mg (180mg EPA, 120mg DHA)
- **Oxymetazoline - 3 Pumps in ea. Nostril (A1, A2, B3 Adrenergic Agonist)
**Before my order of Tyrosine came in 3 days ago, I was taking DL-Phenylalnine instead during the day. I haven't noticed an increase in irritability, so I've been taking 500mg doses. This is when the bulk of changes began. This is the time where my order of Choline Bitartrate and Bacopa (20%) came in. Same day I bought the Fish Oil and Oxymetazoline. Last week I ran out of Acetyl Carnitine at home, but still have some at during the day.
Morning - 7:30am:
- Coffee/Caffeine - 10oz of Diluted Coffee or 100mg pill if I'm in a rush
10am and 2pm:
- **L-Tyrosine/DL-Phenylalanine - 600mg/500mg
- **Bacopa (20%) - 150mg
- **Choline Bitartrate - 1/2 TSP
- Picamilon - 50mg
- Huperzine (1%) - 10mg
- DMAA - 25mg
- Hordenine (freebase) - 50mg, sometimes more
- Acetyl-L-Carnitine - 400mg (w/ 200mg Alpha Lipoic Acid)
Get Home - 6:30pm:
- 1/2 Multi-Vitamin (contains some herbs, but not much)
- Picamilon - 50mg
- Huperzine (1%) - 10mg
- DMAA - 25mg
- Hordenine (freebase) - 50mg, sometimes more
- **Bacopa (20%) - 150mg
- **Choline Bitartrate - 1/2 TSP
- **L-Tyrosine - 1/2 TSP (600mg about)
- **Acetyl-L-Carnitine - 400mg (w/ 200mg Alpha Lipoic Acid)
- **Oxymetazoline - 3 Pumps in ea. Nostril (A1, A2, B3 Adrenergic Agonist)
Bed Time - 10pm:
- Soy Lecithin Granules - 7.5g
- Magnesium (Oxide) - 500mg
- Picamilon - 150mg
- Huperzine (1%) - 30mg
- **Bacopa (20%) - 150mg
Though I will try to appreciate extra advice with what I am taking, I am much more concerned on why I'm budding again. A 2nd puberty is sorta weird at 24 or any age (right?). I'm definitely taking it to my doctor once I get one. I'm wondering if this is normal for some or even possibly a hormone disorder... but I'm pretty sure it's something I'm taking. Maybe I stumbled across the fountain of youth... but maybe I am just growing moobies...