For my entire adult life I struggled with gripping depression, mood swings, and lethargy. Though I tested as a genius, I rarely acted like it - until recently.
I take sertraline for the depression, which brings me up to a managable level - I can get out of bed in the morning. Then, after reading about nootropics, I got some Nootropil/piracetam at the pharmacy and took 800 mg with soda in the food court. Within an hour my personality, ability to focus, memory, and everything important about day-to-day living drastically changed.
I used to think of even doing the dishes as a nearly insurmountable challenge.
Now I am planning for medical school.
Your mileage may vary.
Best,
Patrick