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#1 3mp0w3r

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Posted 03 January 2015 - 02:41 PM


I am not on any scripts either than a PPI for reflux.  

 

I was taking a few of the products people take on here (ie. sunifiram etc).  The issue is that many of these supplements will keep you alert, but not focused.  

I am currently going through a process of installing software to block many sites I go to routinely (FB, forums etc).  (Problem is that I need my computer and internet to access my study material).  

 

Anyone have further strategies to suggest for the ultimate procrastinator?  (Can include meds/supps etc).


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Posted 09 January 2015 - 01:36 PM

Try a natural nootropic called L-theanine. It can help to get focused on a task.

If you want stronger, non-natural stuff, you can look into Adderall (which I don't recommend) or a milder one, like Modafinil.



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Posted 10 January 2015 - 11:44 AM

Try a natural nootropic called L-theanine. It can help to get focused on a task.

If you want stronger, non-natural stuff, you can look into Adderall (which I don't recommend) or a milder one, like Modafinil.

 

Using modafinil sporadically.  It works to a certain degree but not ideal at stopping my procrastination.  

L-theanine has a mild effect on energy levels. 

Sunifiram gave a really mild stimulating effect.  Noopept gave me headaches (even with choline).  



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Posted 10 January 2015 - 09:25 PM

Just my $0.02, but taking one pill of MusclePharm Shred Matrix (whatever's in it) seems to do the trick for both energy and focus. Cheaper than coffee, but less tasty.
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Posted 10 January 2015 - 09:32 PM

Hi, try hypnosis, it can work wonders  look up Neil A. Fiore he has a good book and hypnosis training set. It worked wonders for me as far has many causes and statigies but my issue was  and chemical imbalance (ADD) and not just a behavioral one. 



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Posted 11 January 2015 - 07:15 AM

Hi, try hypnosis, it can work wonders  look up Neil A. Fiore he has a good book and hypnosis training set. It worked wonders for me as far has many causes and statigies but my issue was  and chemical imbalance (ADD) and not just a behavioral one. 

 

I was actually looking into this.  There are local hypnotists.  I have my doubts about them.  Will take a look at the Fiore stuff.



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Posted 11 January 2015 - 09:10 AM

Anyone have further strategies to suggest for the ultimate procrastinator? 

 

Yeah. Have you tried getting involved with what you actually want to do, as opposed to what you tell yourself you should be doing, need to do, have to do, must do?

 

Using modafinil sporadically.  It works to a certain degree but not ideal at stopping my procrastination.  

 

IMO no pill will be able to do that. In the sense that no pill will give you the focus and energy to do something that you, in essence, don't really feel like doing.

 

My question is why do you engage in those types of attempts?

 

What are you trying to do, that you find yourself procrastinating around?

 

Do you find it boring? Tedious? Uninspiring? Dead end activity with no future? Would you be much rather be doing something else instead?

 

Furthermore, being lonely for instance, promotes a kind of anxiety and restlessness that disrupts attention on most tasks dealing with more computer, electronics, more work done alone. The answer to that is getting some nice oxytocin. Not from pills, but from hugs, kisses, sex, massage (that you ideally didn't have to pay for  :laugh: ).

 

Once you find yourself relaxed in this way, in some good company, you should find ample resources to finish tasks, get things done, just blast through that to-do list in no time.


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Posted 13 January 2015 - 02:01 PM

Try a natural nootropic called L-theanine. It can help to get focused on a task.

If you want stronger, non-natural stuff, you can look into Adderall (which I don't recommend) or a milder one, like Modafinil.

 

Does green tea really contain L-theanine??

I read something about it.



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Posted 14 January 2015 - 01:17 AM

@Mydriasis

Already mentioned that I have been taking L-theanine.  Recently added rhodiola.  I mix in some creatinine and mango sports drink.  This actually works pretty well and doesn't feel as toxic as drinking mega amounts of espresso.  

 

@RogellParadoxXIV

Green tea does contain theanine.  However, it ranges from 5mg to 45mg (matcha) per cup.  From what I have read 100-250mg is the amount people typically take if supplementing.

Green tea also contains caffeine and other stuff.  You would need to drink a ton of it in order to get the equivalent amount of theanine from the powdered form.  

 

@molecular joy

I am not lonely but likely have professional burn out.  I am 40 and have 3 degrees.  The exams coming up are professional exams needed for my career.  

 

Fear of failure used to get me into a semi anxious state and motivate me to study.  Now that just doesn't work.  Part of this is biological and another part is emotional.  It may simply reflect growing older.  (ie.  chatting up girls used to be stressful but now doesn't faze me.)  Perhaps I need to find motivation from a different place now.

 

From an organic point, coffee doesn't do much to me now and I am often tired.  This is despite just having 3 weeks off work.  Adrenal fatigue is one of those wishywashy terms that is used to explain this phenomenon.  I don't know if I believe in the concept of adrenal fatigue but I think there is a definite process going on that can be addressed.   


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#10 TheWorldAroundUs

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Posted 27 January 2015 - 04:51 AM

@Mydriasis

Already mentioned that I have been taking L-theanine.  Recently added rhodiola.  I mix in some creatinine and mango sports drink.  This actually works pretty well and doesn't feel as toxic as drinking mega amounts of espresso.  

 

@RogellParadoxXIV

Green tea does contain theanine.  However, it ranges from 5mg to 45mg (matcha) per cup.  From what I have read 100-250mg is the amount people typically take if supplementing.

Green tea also contains caffeine and other stuff.  You would need to drink a ton of it in order to get the equivalent amount of theanine from the powdered form.  

 

@molecular joy

I am not lonely but likely have professional burn out.  I am 40 and have 3 degrees.  The exams coming up are professional exams needed for my career.  

 

Fear of failure used to get me into a semi anxious state and motivate me to study.  Now that just doesn't work.  Part of this is biological and another part is emotional.  It may simply reflect growing older.  (ie.  chatting up girls used to be stressful but now doesn't faze me.)  Perhaps I need to find motivation from a different place now.

 

From an organic point, coffee doesn't do much to me now and I am often tired.  This is despite just having 3 weeks off work.  Adrenal fatigue is one of those wishywashy terms that is used to explain this phenomenon.  I don't know if I believe in the concept of adrenal fatigue but I think there is a definite process going on that can be addressed.   

Hmm, have you looked into L-tyrosine? Its the precursor to both Dopamine And Norepinephrine and I personally find it greatly enhances caffeine's effects. It could be that all that stress and caffeine has really depleted a lot of your dopamine and norepinephrine stores and you just need a refill. That and caffeine tolerance takes its toll. I swear a lot of people who take caffeine everyday only keep taking it to keep the withdrawal symptoms at bay, for most of them it doesn't even make them feel awake any more. But thats a different story. Try some L-tyrosine.



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Posted 27 January 2015 - 05:41 AM

If your microcirculation (capillaries) is not in good shape, then gingko may help.  You can add gotu kola to it if you like.  I use Gaia Organics single alcohol extracts of these.  I take them on an empty stomach and not late at night, or perhaps not after dinner.  Eating a steamed green vegetable each day, and enough fresh fruits and veggies is good for your capillaries.  Eating according to Chinese medicine is good for you. They say no cold food or drink, everything warm or at room temperature, including water.  Matcha tea mixed with room temperature water can help boost concentration at times.  Don't abuse it.  

 

Emotionally, maybe these self-expression threads will appeal to you:

 

What Are You Avoiding Right Now?

http://www.longecity...ding-right-now/

 

What's Bothering You Right Now?
http://www.longecity...w/page__fromsea

Tell Us One Thing About You
http://www.longecity...thing-about-you

What Didn't You Say Today?
http://www.longecity...t-you-say-today

What's Your Message To The World?
http://www.longecity...ge-to-the-world

Share Something That Inspires or Entertains
http://www.longecity...s-or-entertains

I feel
http://www.longecity...ic/51289-i-feel

Right Now Where You Are
http://www.longecity...w-where-you-are

What's Your Joy or Accomplishment?
http://www.longecity...-accomplishment

What Did You See Hear or Experience?
http://www.longecity...e-or-experience

What Did You Do Today?
http://www.longecity...id-you-do-today

Wishes
http://www.longecity...ic/51290-wishes 

 

 


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Posted 27 January 2015 - 09:52 AM

If your microcirculation (capillaries) is not in good shape, then gingko may help.  You can add gotu kola to it if you like.  I use Gaia Organics single alcohol extracts of these.  I take them on an empty stomach and not late at night, or perhaps not after dinner.  Eating a steamed green vegetable each day, and enough fresh fruits and veggies is good for your capillaries.  Eating according to Chinese medicine is good for you. They say no cold food or drink, everything warm or at room temperature, including water.  Matcha tea mixed with room temperature water can help boost concentration at times.  Don't abuse it.  

 

Emotionally, maybe these self-expression threads will appeal to you:

 

What Are You Avoiding Right Now?

http://www.longecity...ding-right-now/

 

What's Bothering You Right Now?
http://www.longecity...w/page__fromsea

Tell Us One Thing About You
http://www.longecity...thing-about-you

What Didn't You Say Today?
http://www.longecity...t-you-say-today

What's Your Message To The World?
http://www.longecity...ge-to-the-world

Share Something That Inspires or Entertains
http://www.longecity...s-or-entertains

I feel
http://www.longecity...ic/51289-i-feel

Right Now Where You Are
http://www.longecity...w-where-you-are

What's Your Joy or Accomplishment?
http://www.longecity...-accomplishment

What Did You See Hear or Experience?
http://www.longecity...e-or-experience

What Did You Do Today?
http://www.longecity...id-you-do-today

Wishes
http://www.longecity...ic/51290-wishes 

 

You just referred me to a shit load of threads that you ourself started.  Which I don't care for.  Also Matcha is ok but upsets my gut in big doses.  In Japan, I loved matcha pudding.  Also, Theanine is the main thing with matcha.  Not to discount matcha but I think it is best in deserts or other foods and not as a supplement.  I made an awesome matcha creme brulee but it in no way made me smarter.


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#13 Luminosity

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Posted 28 January 2015 - 05:04 AM

Matcha taken the way I say has that effect on me.  Someone who drinks "four or five expressos in the morning," as you do, might not feel an effect from matcha:   

 

http://www.longecity...-sleep-inertia/

 

You forgot to tell us about that and who knows what else.  I made the self-expression threads to help people and offered them in that spirit.  You're a jerk.  

 

You want to be a doctor:

 

http://www.longecity...ation/?p=710368

 

but you lack compassion or a reasonable temperament.  Another line of work is in order.  I'd recommend you keep procrastinating.     

 

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Posted 28 January 2015 - 08:13 AM

Luminosity,

What you did was attempt to hijack a thread and make it about yourself by posting links to several threads you created.  

 

Narcissism is the pursuit of gratification from vanity or egotistic admiration of one's own attributes. The term originated from the Greek mythology, where the young Narcissus fell in love with his own image reflected in a pool of water.

 

 

 


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Posted 28 January 2015 - 10:03 AM

Should've seen the time she tried to bully and guilt the admin here into making her a moderator


Priceless lol

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Posted 29 January 2015 - 01:19 AM

Have you tried glucuronolactone? Personally, it gives me a good, clean, burst of mental/cognitive energy and focus. I tend to dose it with NALT and Methylcobalamin.


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