What are some common health conditions we may be mistakenly trying to fix with nootropics?

I've gotten the privilege to speak to thousands of people over the past few years, in PMs here and in emails. Literally thousands of people who write me with all sorts of problems, confusions, hope, and success stories. I've spoken to may people that have tried every drug under the sun, every nootropic they could get their hands on, and they are still searching for what they are looking for. However, I've also had countless people write me on the verge of tears, because they finally found something that worked for them. They could finally leave the house without crippling depression. They could finally stop rearranging all the belongings compulsively. They could finally talk to people and make friends. They could finally remember the things they wanted to, and could live the life they saw everyone else living. Some people have anxiety, or depression, or are recovering from traumatic brain injury, or have a genetic disorder, or even people living with the aftermath of cancer or an infectious disease that destroyed their memory. Many times it is tianeptine, or memantine, or semax, or another peptide like epitalon or selank. Other times it is simpler things, like rhodiola, or piracetam, or centrophenoxine, or noopept that ultimately works for them. I had one just tonight, in fact. It's the reason I stay so active, and answer as many people as I can. It's the reason why I don't go insane for the 100th time I am still answering messages late into the night. Because people do find what works for them, and they do improve their lives. Then when they tell me about it all excited and happy, I get to relive the feeling I felt coming out of my depression. I get to remember the bittersweet feeling of knowing that there are always better things ahead of you, as long as you keep trying to improve.

Sure, there are countless others that get lackluster effects, or just simply lose interest before they understand the process of self improvement. Many people try a few things, don't consciously feel anything, then move on with their lives without another thought about it. And yes, there are those that are struggling, and keep looking for something that will help them, but keep falling short. However, there are many more that have found something that works for them, and have realized that there are things out there that can help. They have realized we are all just chemicals interacting with each other to create a delicate symphony of life, and that there are some other chemicals that can be added to that symphony to improve it. I've witnessed many people change their lives completely, even with simple things like ashwagandha and L-theanine. My mother used to never get on airplanes, and had so much anxiety at work every day. She also was very against any drugs, because she did not understand them. She now takes L-Theanine and KSM-66 every day, and is a completely different woman. She does not fear planes anymore, and can handle the stress at work without working herself up into a ball of anxiety. I could relay to you story after story of people in my life, or people that have written me, that have treated their depression/anxiety/social issues/memory impairments/etc with compounds that are discussed on here all the time.

Talking in absolutes is never a good idea when it comes to anything, much less psychopharmacology. Sure, people should not be trying to treat a serious mental disorder with something like Piracetam. However, we should not discount those that have found success with nootropics. Opinions can be divisive all day long. They are just that: opinions. The proof is in reality, and reality is an ever expanding mix of successes, failures, mediocrity, and unexplained reactions. Are nootropics the answer to everyone's problems? Hell no. However, they can be a part to some people's successes. It's about the expansion of knowledge, and the ever present drive to advance and improve ourselves. Chemical compounds are a big part of that journey, as we are all just a mixture of chemicals that decided to interact with each other.

But yeah, the dude with anxiety, depression, and PTSD should see a therapist first and foremost. The emotional journey one must take is often the hardest. However, certain compounds can definitely supplement and improve that therapy.