How to take Ritalin correctly

Comment · Mon, December 10, 2012 · 15 pts

>Now you drink coffee. The whole brain lights up brighter, proportionally. >Now you take amphetamines. The parts of your brain that you are using light up brighter, but the parts you aren't using go darker. Get it?

Comment · Mon, December 10, 2012 · 3 pts

Correct. It's all about balance with dopamine. Too much and your gains in focus turn to compulsions. Those with lower levels will see more improvement than those with naturally higher levels. I would not suggest to some

Comment · Tue, December 11, 2012 · 1 pts

If you have ADHD, yes. If you are using it as a study aid, no.

Comment · Tue, December 11, 2012 · 1 pts

Sure, and the amphetamine induced dopamine release makes it's so you enjoy it more. There are some indications that the levoamphetamine in Adderall adds a little nootropic effect, but only slight, if any.

Comment · Tue, December 11, 2012 · 1 pts

Definitely. However, it just needs to be used in moderation, due to the side effects and tolerance issues. Don't get me wrong, amphetamine has it's place. I just think it's used too often for things that nootropics could

Comment · Tue, December 11, 2012 · 1 pts

Are you drinking electrolytes? Coconut water is an awesome natural one, or you can get electrolyte enhanced water. You should also be taking magnesium glycinate every day with your amphetamine. It will help with toleranc

Comment · Tue, December 11, 2012 · 1 pts

Piracetam is fairly weak in relation to the newer nootropics. Noopept, oxiracetam, and pramiracetam all have very noticeable effects. I'd suggest trying those. As far as whether it will be counterproductive for you to t

Comment · Tue, December 11, 2012 · 1 pts

Damn dude, find cheaper sources! I got 100g of piracetam for $10 shipped. Then you can get choline cheap, unless you are going alpha-GPC. I don't even use choline anymore. It made me depressed. I work best without it.

Comment · Wed, December 12, 2012 · 1 pts

Don't drink Gatorade, drink smart water, coconut water, or get electrolyte tablets that dissolve in water. I use the tablets all the time in the summer here in AZ. I mountain bike, and sweat out most of my sodium and pot

Comment · Wed, December 12, 2012 · 1 pts

Correct. It's just the way your nervous system uses calcium. Most people are low on magnesium as it is. Adding stimulants just makes it more likely to be an issue. Most forms of magnesium are not very bioavailable. Magn