There was a time when I had almost a photographic memory, but over the years I have managed to wreck my body with way too much partying. Though as I get older I realize that my body needs to be taken care of. So I have managed to start going to the gym, eating healthy, etc. I’ve turned into somewhat of a natural path.
My problem is other than the fact that I was diagnosed with ADD and can’t focus worth crap (it’s bad and I know it). My long term and short term memory are absolutely horrible. Sometimes I can’t recall a conversation I had five minutes ago. Maybe that’s a little exaggeration but not by much. I have such a hard time with conversations because I’m constantly trying to retrieve information or terminology and nothing ever comes back. Unless I’m sitting at a computer typing because I essentially have all the time in the world. My long term memory is just as bad, I can’t hardly recall anything from my child hood or significant moment that happened to me six months ago. People always bring stuff up and most of the time I’m clueless. I have to tell them I just can’t remember.
So I guess realizing my problem I’m reaching out, hoping, that someone can point me in the right direction. Maybe, recommend a regiment. I personally don’t want to take to many things as I said I’m somewhat of a natural path and the idea of taking a bunch of drugs makes me queasy.
Age: 32
Problem:
Can’t focus – I have ADD
Short Term memory shot
Long Term memory shot
I’ve been looking at:
Vasopressin
Adrafinil
Centrophenoxine
Huperzine
Piracetam
and maybe deprenyl?
I’m not sure if I’m on the right track, can anyone help? I would appreciate any help you can give me.
Thanks!
***Edit*** I seen on another post "cognitive goals". I don't necessary have goals but I can say that i'm a business professional that is going to school, which makes things a little hard. Because I have a hard time focusing on ideas, grasping ideas, and then remember them both from a short term and long term memory sense. Also I'm not great at conversation becuase I'm always fighting the *it's on the tip of my tongue* sense.
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Just be patient, Life Mirage usually answers questions regarding nootropics.
As far as improving memory goes in alternative ways, you could try using a memory system which I have found works very well for me.
As far as improving memory goes in alternative ways, you could try using a memory system which I have found works very well for me.
QUOTE(themaskcabana @ Jan 08, 2008, 04:36 PM) 
There was a time when I had almost a photographic memory, but over the years I have managed to wreck my body with way too much partying. Though as I get older I realize that my body needs to be taken care of. So I have managed to start going to the gym, eating healthy, etc. I’ve turned into somewhat of a natural path.
My problem is other than the fact that I was diagnosed with ADD and can’t focus worth crap (it’s bad and I know it). My long term and short term memory are absolutely horrible. Sometimes I can’t recall a conversation I had five minutes ago. Maybe that’s a little exaggeration but not by much. I have such a hard time with conversations because I’m constantly trying to retrieve information or terminology and nothing ever comes back. Unless I’m sitting at a computer typing because I essentially have all the time in the world. My long term memory is just as bad, I can’t hardly recall anything from my child hood or significant moment that happened to me six months ago. People always bring stuff up and most of the time I’m clueless. I have to tell them I just can’t remember.
So I guess realizing my problem I’m reaching out, hoping, that someone can point me in the right direction. Maybe, recommend a regiment. I personally don’t want to take to many things as I said I’m somewhat of a natural path and the idea of taking a bunch of drugs makes me queasy.
Age: 32
Problem:
Can’t focus ��" I have ADD
Short Term memory shot
Long Term memory shot
I’ve been looking at:
Vasopressin
Adrafinil
Centrophenoxine
Huperzine
Piracetam
and maybe deprenyl?
I’m not sure if I’m on the right track, can anyone help? I would appreciate any help you can give me.
Thanks!
***Edit*** I seen on another post "cognitive goals". I don't necessary have goals but I can say that i'm a business professional that is going to school, which makes things a little hard. Because I have a hard time focusing on ideas, grasping ideas, and then remember them both from a short term and long term memory sense. Also I'm not great at conversation becuase I'm always fighting the *it's on the tip of my tongue* sense.
My problem is other than the fact that I was diagnosed with ADD and can’t focus worth crap (it’s bad and I know it). My long term and short term memory are absolutely horrible. Sometimes I can’t recall a conversation I had five minutes ago. Maybe that’s a little exaggeration but not by much. I have such a hard time with conversations because I’m constantly trying to retrieve information or terminology and nothing ever comes back. Unless I’m sitting at a computer typing because I essentially have all the time in the world. My long term memory is just as bad, I can’t hardly recall anything from my child hood or significant moment that happened to me six months ago. People always bring stuff up and most of the time I’m clueless. I have to tell them I just can’t remember.
So I guess realizing my problem I’m reaching out, hoping, that someone can point me in the right direction. Maybe, recommend a regiment. I personally don’t want to take to many things as I said I’m somewhat of a natural path and the idea of taking a bunch of drugs makes me queasy.
Age: 32
Problem:
Can’t focus ��" I have ADD
Short Term memory shot
Long Term memory shot
I’ve been looking at:
Vasopressin
Adrafinil
Centrophenoxine
Huperzine
Piracetam
and maybe deprenyl?
I’m not sure if I’m on the right track, can anyone help? I would appreciate any help you can give me.
Thanks!
***Edit*** I seen on another post "cognitive goals". I don't necessary have goals but I can say that i'm a business professional that is going to school, which makes things a little hard. Because I have a hard time focusing on ideas, grasping ideas, and then remember them both from a short term and long term memory sense. Also I'm not great at conversation becuase I'm always fighting the *it's on the tip of my tongue* sense.
Did you have ADD prior to abusing drugs? If so my suggestions would be slightly different.
QUOTE(LifeMirage @ Jan 09, 2008, 03:01 PM)
QUOTE(themaskcabana @ Jan 08, 2008, 04:36 PM)
There was a time when I had almost a photographic memory, but over the years I have managed to wreck my body with way too much partying. Though as I get older I realize that my body needs to be taken care of. So I have managed to start going to the gym, eating healthy, etc. I’ve turned into somewhat of a natural path.
My problem is other than the fact that I was diagnosed with ADD and can’t focus worth crap (it’s bad and I know it). My long term and short term memory are absolutely horrible. Sometimes I can’t recall a conversation I had five minutes ago. Maybe that’s a little exaggeration but not by much. I have such a hard time with conversations because I’m constantly trying to retrieve information or terminology and nothing ever comes back. Unless I’m sitting at a computer typing because I essentially have all the time in the world. My long term memory is just as bad, I can’t hardly recall anything from my child hood or significant moment that happened to me six months ago. People always bring stuff up and most of the time I’m clueless. I have to tell them I just can’t remember.
So I guess realizing my problem I’m reaching out, hoping, that someone can point me in the right direction. Maybe, recommend a regiment. I personally don’t want to take to many things as I said I’m somewhat of a natural path and the idea of taking a bunch of drugs makes me queasy.
Age: 32
Problem:
Can’t focus ��" I have ADD
Short Term memory shot
Long Term memory shot
I’ve been looking at:
Vasopressin
Adrafinil
Centrophenoxine
Huperzine
Piracetam
and maybe deprenyl?
I’m not sure if I’m on the right track, can anyone help? I would appreciate any help you can give me.
Thanks!
***Edit*** I seen on another post "cognitive goals". I don't necessary have goals but I can say that i'm a business professional that is going to school, which makes things a little hard. Because I have a hard time focusing on ideas, grasping ideas, and then remember them both from a short term and long term memory sense. Also I'm not great at conversation becuase I'm always fighting the *it's on the tip of my tongue* sense.
My problem is other than the fact that I was diagnosed with ADD and can’t focus worth crap (it’s bad and I know it). My long term and short term memory are absolutely horrible. Sometimes I can’t recall a conversation I had five minutes ago. Maybe that’s a little exaggeration but not by much. I have such a hard time with conversations because I’m constantly trying to retrieve information or terminology and nothing ever comes back. Unless I’m sitting at a computer typing because I essentially have all the time in the world. My long term memory is just as bad, I can’t hardly recall anything from my child hood or significant moment that happened to me six months ago. People always bring stuff up and most of the time I’m clueless. I have to tell them I just can’t remember.
So I guess realizing my problem I’m reaching out, hoping, that someone can point me in the right direction. Maybe, recommend a regiment. I personally don’t want to take to many things as I said I’m somewhat of a natural path and the idea of taking a bunch of drugs makes me queasy.
Age: 32
Problem:
Can’t focus ��" I have ADD
Short Term memory shot
Long Term memory shot
I’ve been looking at:
Vasopressin
Adrafinil
Centrophenoxine
Huperzine
Piracetam
and maybe deprenyl?
I’m not sure if I’m on the right track, can anyone help? I would appreciate any help you can give me.
Thanks!
***Edit*** I seen on another post "cognitive goals". I don't necessary have goals but I can say that i'm a business professional that is going to school, which makes things a little hard. Because I have a hard time focusing on ideas, grasping ideas, and then remember them both from a short term and long term memory sense. Also I'm not great at conversation becuase I'm always fighting the *it's on the tip of my tongue* sense.
Did you have ADD prior to abusing drugs? If so my suggestions would be slightly different.
LifeMirage, first and foremost thank you for following up with my post. You seem to be the most knowledgeable about nootropics so I do appreciate it.
To directly answer your question, the absolute truth is I don't know. ADD is one of those disorders that goes undiagnosed a lot of the times, and my memory just doesn't serve me very well. I got in a lot trouble, and I seemed to bounce around from hobby to hobby never keeping my focus on any particular thing. So if i was to take a guess I would say that I probably had ADD, but got much worse after all the partying I did (abusing drugs). Also as you may know, there are two different ADD's. You have ADHD (hyper) and non-hyper ADD, which is what I have. So I tend to space out a lot.
Not a very clear and defined answer is it? Sorry about that...
Just to add, I have a hard time staying up or focusing during the day and I yawn continuously. It's like my mind is stuck in slow mo. So I tend to drink a lot of coffee, which helps with my focus, staying awake, and in some degree short term and long term memory.
Please feel free to ask me any other questions, I want to make sure that you have plenty of info before suggesting anything.
QUOTE(themaskcabana @ Jan 08, 2008, 11:47 PM)
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Hi there! Just wanted to let you know there ARE alternatives to spending the rest of your life in a forgetful haze.
Our backgrounds are similar but mine has been complicated by chemotherapy.
My brain now responds more to color and shape than to abstract concept. Puzzle games like Zenerchi, Galder, Zamby, Cubis II, Otis, The Rise of Atlantis, Wonderlines and Bejewelled II have been extremely helpful. I match those with word games like Word Slinger, Spelvin and Text Twist.
I had never played video games until my doctor's suggestion two years ago. Thanks to them, I've experienced a marked increase in memory function and fine motor skills.
Also, specific music has the power to help your body heal. I recommend Liquid Mind, aka Chuck Wild, a former Navy officer and musician that writes music specifically designed to aid the body's healing efforts. Other artists include Llewellyn, Medwyn Goodall and some Native American musicians like Brule and R. Carlos Nakai.
You might want to ask your doctor about Aricept; it has been a valuable tool in my fight to regain control of my brain, my body and my life.
LifeMirage, I just want to fill you in on what I’ve tried thus far to hopefully give you a better understanding when considering a recommendation.
GetSmart Formula:
Centrophenoxine: 250mg
Aniracetam: 200mg
Oxiracetam: 50mg
Idebenone: 10mcg
Galatamine : 300mcg
Vinpocetine: 10mg
Huperzine: 100mcg
Pyritinol: 200mg
Picamilon: 100mg
I have tried it a couple of times and I get a headache about 50% of the time and I find myself spacing out a little (even if I do drink coffee), which I already do unless I drink my coffee. I believe that has a lot to do with my ADD. Something I also forgot to mention last time, when I was about 20 I was diagnosed with depression, but I have manage to kick that for the most part, but I think I would like to add a mood enhancer along with my formula.
Cognitive goals:
Long term memory
Short term memory
Focus
Better Mood/Motivation
GetSmart Formula:
Centrophenoxine: 250mg
Aniracetam: 200mg
Oxiracetam: 50mg
Idebenone: 10mcg
Galatamine : 300mcg
Vinpocetine: 10mg
Huperzine: 100mcg
Pyritinol: 200mg
Picamilon: 100mg
I have tried it a couple of times and I get a headache about 50% of the time and I find myself spacing out a little (even if I do drink coffee), which I already do unless I drink my coffee. I believe that has a lot to do with my ADD. Something I also forgot to mention last time, when I was about 20 I was diagnosed with depression, but I have manage to kick that for the most part, but I think I would like to add a mood enhancer along with my formula.
Cognitive goals:
Long term memory
Short term memory
Focus
Better Mood/Motivation
QUOTE(Hillbilly Girl @ Jan 22, 2008, 11:12 AM)
QUOTE(themaskcabana @ Jan 08, 2008, 11:47 PM)
No one around to answer
Hi there! Just wanted to let you know there ARE alternatives to spending the rest of your life in a forgetful haze.
Our backgrounds are similar but mine has been complicated by chemotherapy.
My brain now responds more to color and shape than to abstract concept. Puzzle games like Zenerchi, Galder, Zamby, Cubis II, Otis, The Rise of Atlantis, Wonderlines and Bejewelled II have been extremely helpful. I match those with word games like Word Slinger, Spelvin and Text Twist.
I had never played video games until my doctor's suggestion two years ago. Thanks to them, I've experienced a marked increase in memory function and fine motor skills.
Also, specific music has the power to help your body heal. I recommend Liquid Mind, aka Chuck Wild, a former Navy officer and musician that writes music specifically designed to aid the body's healing efforts. Other artists include Llewellyn, Medwyn Goodall and some Native American musicians like Brule and R. Carlos Nakai.
You might want to ask your doctor about Aricept; it has been a valuable tool in my fight to regain control of my brain, my body and my life.
Yea it's been a little empty I was hoping LifeMirage was going to give me some feedback, but he's disappeared on me : ( So I've been doing some research to try to come up with a regiment on my own.
You know I didn’t even see your post : ( sorry about that. Thanks for your input though! The truth is, I have been starting to engage in things that use my mind, such as puzzles, reading, games, etc. It has helped, but not as much as I would have hoped. Though I’ll keep plugging away, every little thing helps!
Thanks again!
QUOTE(themaskcabana @ Jan 22, 2008, 01:16 PM)
LifeMirage, I just want to fill you in on what I’ve tried thus far to hopefully give you a better understanding when considering a recommendation.
GetSmart Formula:
Centrophenoxine: 250mg
Aniracetam: 200mg
Oxiracetam: 50mg
Idebenone: 10mcg
Galatamine : 300mcg
Vinpocetine: 10mg
Huperzine: 100mcg
Pyritinol: 200mg
Picamilon: 100mg
I have tried it a couple of times and I get a headache about 50% of the time and I find myself spacing out a little (even if I do drink coffee), which I already do unless I drink my coffee. I believe that has a lot to do with my ADD. Something I also forgot to mention last time, when I was about 20 I was diagnosed with depression, but I have manage to kick that for the most part, but I think I would like to add a mood enhancer along with my formula.
Cognitive goals:
Long term memory
Short term memory
Focus
Better Mood/Motivation
GetSmart Formula:
Centrophenoxine: 250mg
Aniracetam: 200mg
Oxiracetam: 50mg
Idebenone: 10mcg
Galatamine : 300mcg
Vinpocetine: 10mg
Huperzine: 100mcg
Pyritinol: 200mg
Picamilon: 100mg
I have tried it a couple of times and I get a headache about 50% of the time and I find myself spacing out a little (even if I do drink coffee), which I already do unless I drink my coffee. I believe that has a lot to do with my ADD. Something I also forgot to mention last time, when I was about 20 I was diagnosed with depression, but I have manage to kick that for the most part, but I think I would like to add a mood enhancer along with my formula.
Cognitive goals:
Long term memory
Short term memory
Focus
Better Mood/Motivation
You would be better off with trial and error of 1-2 nootropics at a time. Taking a blend can make it hard to tell which nootropic is benefiting you.
QUOTE(LifeMirage @ Jan 24, 2008, 12:14 AM)
QUOTE(themaskcabana @ Jan 22, 2008, 01:16 PM)
LifeMirage, I just want to fill you in on what I’ve tried thus far to hopefully give you a better understanding when considering a recommendation.
GetSmart Formula:
Centrophenoxine: 250mg
Aniracetam: 200mg
Oxiracetam: 50mg
Idebenone: 10mcg
Galatamine : 300mcg
Vinpocetine: 10mg
Huperzine: 100mcg
Pyritinol: 200mg
Picamilon: 100mg
I have tried it a couple of times and I get a headache about 50% of the time and I find myself spacing out a little (even if I do drink coffee), which I already do unless I drink my coffee. I believe that has a lot to do with my ADD. Something I also forgot to mention last time, when I was about 20 I was diagnosed with depression, but I have manage to kick that for the most part, but I think I would like to add a mood enhancer along with my formula.
Cognitive goals:
Long term memory
Short term memory
Focus
Better Mood/Motivation
GetSmart Formula:
Centrophenoxine: 250mg
Aniracetam: 200mg
Oxiracetam: 50mg
Idebenone: 10mcg
Galatamine : 300mcg
Vinpocetine: 10mg
Huperzine: 100mcg
Pyritinol: 200mg
Picamilon: 100mg
I have tried it a couple of times and I get a headache about 50% of the time and I find myself spacing out a little (even if I do drink coffee), which I already do unless I drink my coffee. I believe that has a lot to do with my ADD. Something I also forgot to mention last time, when I was about 20 I was diagnosed with depression, but I have manage to kick that for the most part, but I think I would like to add a mood enhancer along with my formula.
Cognitive goals:
Long term memory
Short term memory
Focus
Better Mood/Motivation
You would be better off with trial and error of 1-2 nootropics at a time. Taking a blend can make it hard to tell which nootropic is benefiting you.
So you think I'm better off doing one at a time? Do you have any suggestions where to start?
Thanks as always!
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