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Reopening "critical period" to develop photographic memory?

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#1 Deartothesun

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Posted 15 May 2016 - 07:47 PM


I am interested in, among many other things, developing an eidetic memory. I have been reading about autistic savants who have this ability, for example Temple Grandin. And about the various neurological differences and brain connections that seem to be very overdeveloped and probably contribute to the ability to visualize "photorealistically."



It seems that many of the autistics that developed this amazing mental imagery ability may have done so because they developed verbal abilities later than normal, and had to rely on mental imagery for thought more than the average person did in early life.

I came across this thread which was very interesting to me: http://www.longecity...ral-plasticity/

I doubt without reopening this early "critical period" that it would be possible to develop this ability fully later in life. That topic didn't have any replies, so I want to discuss that here. I have tons of ideas for how to develop this ability once sufficient neural plasticity has been established, and I am also interested in other experiments to correct early life emotional development phases while in this state as well.




Thoughts??


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#2 Deartothesun

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Posted 15 May 2016 - 09:44 PM

With further reading it seems that a protein in the brain known as Lynx1 inhibits neuroplasticity in adults. So one way we may be able to temporarily reopen this critical period is through Inhibition of Lynx1.


Any knowledge/ideas for methods of doing that, as well as knowledge on this topic period is greatly appreciated.





Edit2: Lynx1 also seems to have some protective function in the brain http://www.ncbi.nlm....pubmed/25027556
So maybe it's dangerous to inhibit it for prolonged periods of time. Though maybe it would be okay to do it for a short while? I really don't know...





(Sorry, I couldn't find the edit option for my original post)


Edited by Deartothesun, 15 May 2016 - 10:21 PM.


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Posted 16 May 2016 - 02:14 AM

Many things facilitate dendritic arborization, lithium, gingko and bacopa among them. (Axonal growth or regeneration is a trickier matter, there was a thread and it included Nogo inhibitors)

Also consider RCs, dihexa, nsi, noopept, semax, selegiline...

Exercise (physical or mental), and a varied selection of plant foods are bound to offer benefits here too.
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Posted 16 May 2016 - 12:41 PM

Well, I was born with autism spectrum disorder (more specific Asperger syndrome) and I really dont know if you want to achieve this "ability". 

And yes I ve got this so called photographic memory but it doesn't make life easier. The huge problem is about keeping everything organized and in control. 

Since elementary school I am not able to sleep without medication because my brain is flooded with all the stuff happened over the day. Nothing is filtered and all the memories are circulating in my mind. Really hard to explain...

Now I am almost 20 years old and over the past years I did intensive research and self experimented to figure out how to control my memories and keep my mind cool. 

All in all it seems everything potentiating glutamatergic signaling (modafinil and sunifiram would be examples) worsens my symptoms, gives me headaches or exaggerates visual disturbances (crazy blurring vision, flickering, color changes, etc...). 

On the other hand substances like NMDA antagonists (like ketamine or diphenidine) and gaba agonists or positive allosteric modulators are helping a lot with my symptoms. 

So what I mean is that to much brain power is not always fun as you have to keep everything in balance or it will escalate and leaves you in a state of awkwardness and confusion. 

Anyway, I hope I could somehow illustrate my thoughts on this topic. Its really hard to find the right words and if I had enough time I could fill books of how it does feel to live with that condition. 


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Posted 16 May 2016 - 06:54 PM

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Interesting report! Eidetic memory and autism are two different things though.



#6 Deartothesun

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Posted 17 May 2016 - 01:27 AM

Many things facilitate dendritic arborization, lithium, gingko and bacopa among them. (Axonal growth or regeneration is a trickier matter, there was a thread and it included Nogo inhibitors)

Also consider RCs, dihexa, nsi, noopept, semax, selegiline...

Exercise (physical or mental), and a varied selection of plant foods are bound to offer benefits here too.

 

 

Thank you very much! Any experience with those compounds?


 

 

Well, I was born with autism spectrum disorder (more specific Asperger syndrome) and I really dont know if you want to achieve this "ability". 

And yes I ve got this so called photographic memory but it doesn't make life easier. The huge problem is about keeping everything organized and in control. 

Since elementary school I am not able to sleep without medication because my brain is flooded with all the stuff happened over the day. Nothing is filtered and all the memories are circulating in my mind. Really hard to explain...

Now I am almost 20 years old and over the past years I did intensive research and self experimented to figure out how to control my memories and keep my mind cool. 

All in all it seems everything potentiating glutamatergic signaling (modafinil and sunifiram would be examples) worsens my symptoms, gives me headaches or exaggerates visual disturbances (crazy blurring vision, flickering, color changes, etc...). 

On the other hand substances like NMDA antagonists (like ketamine or diphenidine) and gaba agonists or positive allosteric modulators are helping a lot with my symptoms. 

So what I mean is that to much brain power is not always fun as you have to keep everything in balance or it will escalate and leaves you in a state of awkwardness and confusion. 

Anyway, I hope I could somehow illustrate my thoughts on this topic. Its really hard to find the right words and if I had enough time I could fill books of how it does feel to live with that condition. 

 

 

I am sorry you suffer with that. I know autistic individuals struggle with more brain activity than the average person, and I'm glad you have found something that helps.

However, I don't plan on becoming autistic through my efforts, or even gaining a perfect memory, but rather "eidetic imagery."
This is the ability that Temple Grandin and Nikola Tesla described as a vivid, lifelike, photorealistic visual imagination.


Edited by Deartothesun, 17 May 2016 - 01:28 AM.


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Posted 17 May 2016 - 03:37 AM

I like bacopa, ginkgo and lithium orotate. They all increase GABA and serotonin receptors, as well as BDNF, acetylcholine and dopamine levels. Gingko boosts GDNF. they really help with being productive all day

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Posted 17 May 2016 - 09:54 PM

I like bacopa, ginkgo and lithium orotate. They all increase GABA and serotonin receptors, as well as BDNF, acetylcholine and dopamine levels. Gingko boosts GDNF. they really help with being productive all day

 



Thank you! Do you mind if I ask you what dosages you are taking?



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Posted 17 May 2016 - 10:07 PM

why, certainly!
240mg bacopa
180mg ginkgo
1.25mg lithium (elemental, from orotate)

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Posted 18 May 2016 - 01:17 PM

In terms of visualization coluracetam is another compound you should take a look at. From my experiences it enhances overall vividness and the way how the brain processses information. It seems to make thinking more efficient as well as it makes me feel more comfortable especially when it comes to social interaction (eg language, small talk, etc.). 

I also take bacopa since it helps with anxiety and when taken over an prolonged period I noticed promising memory boosting effects. I always take it before bed because it has positive effects on sleep. 

Another compound you might want to take a look at is p21 (a CTNF-based peptide, administered intranasally). When taken before bed I experienced extremely vivid realistic dreams. 


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