Hey,
I'm doing some research on neuroplasticity and am interested on stimulating it. It's a long story and everyone is probably going to laugh, but I want to stimulate it to a point I'd have the same learning abilities as a kid. Due to my lack of luck, I wasn't born in the best place out there. Because of that I have problems to do things that are considered normal. I didn't learn them when I was supposed to and now that I'm 20 years old it's extremely hard to learn them. I'm still beginning my research, but as far as I know the main thing here is the AMPA-receptor. Dopamine and noradrenaline seem to play a hole.
Basically I intend to take methylphenidate for a while and try to stimulate the AMPA receptors as much as I can. Does anyone know where I can get ampakines? Which ones are more effective? It might seem weird, but I'm willing to make them at home if needed/possible. Also, is there a risk of downregulation because of ampakines use? Are there other drugs to stimulate AMPA receptors? Like something that stimulates the release of Glutamate.
I know there are risks and side effects and they can be more complicated with experimental drugs and I'm interesting on knowing all of them before starting. Still, even if those risks are huge, it's worth trying it. I have way too many problems that can only be solved by stimulating plasticity and they're fucking me up a lot. It's not really worth living the way I'm living now. After thinking about it for some time, I decided I'm willing to take the risk.
Thanks!