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by corporateslave2 3272 days ago
I would stop using psychedelics they are not healthy for the brain. Also avoid ADD medications at all costs.

Try L-Theanine and Caffeine combination in a 2:1 ratio. L-Theanine is very safe, it is a calming drug that also enhances focus. When used with caffeine it reduces the negative effects of jitters/anxiety while increasing focus. It is the calming agent in tea.

I was on medication for a long time and it was a nightmare.

There is only one solution:

The combo I outlined above (which is actually amazing), good diet, good exercise, and good sleep.
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throwaway_adhd 3272 days ago
>I would stop using psychedelics they are not healthy for the brain

Source? So far I read the opposite, eg [0]

>Try L-Theanine and Caffeine combination in a 2:1 ratio

How do you consume this? Pills?

[0] http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/science/12146975/Taking-LSD-...

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corporateslave2 3271 days ago
>Try L-Theanine and Caffeine combination in a 2:1 ratio How do you consume this? Pills?

Yeah, generally I take a 200 mg pill. It's worth giving a shot, the effects wont be as strong as amphetamines, but they will make a difference. People say to start with 200mg Theanine and 100mg caffeine, this depends on your caffeine tolerance. Coffee is preferable to caffeine pills, as there are beneficial additives.

>I would stop using psychedelics they are not healthy for the brain Source? So far I read the opposite, eg [0]

This was anecdotal, but everyone I know (and I know alot of people) who took a ton of psychedelics was noticibly slower. I have also dosed LSD and felt that it negatively affected my cognition. They have such a dramatic effect on the pysche, it is really hard to believe they leave no effects. Also, the amount of research that has been has been near zero. All we have are the acid casualities of the 60s.

Also levels of well being is seperate from ability to focus.

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