Hi guys, first time posting here,
I initially typed out a long account of my life experiences with nootropics/traditional medications, but it was so long no one would realistically read it!
So, in short - 38 year old male, fit & health conscious. My main issue is and always has been with social anxiety alongside over thinking, and varying levels of depression.
I am currently taking Cerebrolysin, I like it, it's not the answer to everything but it gives me a subtle feeling of mental calmness - I tend not to overthink as much, slight improvement in mood and verbal fluency, but social anxiety is still lurking. It seems cere isn't something to use long term, so long term effects remain to be seen.
Only other supplements I currently use are Zinc & Magnesium before bed.
I'm very motivated to try and address my complaints by experimenting with different compounds, which I know will be quite costly financially and may come with certain risks. I would like to hear anyones thoughts on the following;
Selank - I have tried this before with some very subtle improvement - it was in generic form however, so unsure of its purity
Bromantane
ALCAR
Forskolin & artichoke extract
Bacopa
Picamilon (not daily, due to tolerance issues maybe only before a social occasion)
Stresam (Etoxifene)
Mexidol
Afobazole
Mebicar
My thinking is to try each one, a month at a time and log my experiences day by day. Obviously if any give negative side effects I will discontinue immediately.
Does anyone have anything to say about any of the above? Are there any that may be ok to use in conjunction with another? I get the feeling that Selank may be ok to use alongside others to enhance its effect.
I know it may seem a bit excessive to want to experiment with so many different things, but I plan to do so sensibly, one at a time. I've reached a point in life where I just want to address this before I'm too old to appreciate it, regardless of financial cost.
Any input greatly appreciated
P.S Incase anyone suggests SSRI's and/or talking therapy - I've pretty much tried all SSRI's available on the NHS, and I see a therapist once a week. I've pretty much given up on anything the NHS can offer.