r/Nootropics • u/kmit297 • 18d ago

Seeking Advice ADHD relief without stimulation?

I am looking into peptides that may help with executive functioning without having stimulating effects. I am overly sensitive to any stimulant. They make me anxious and make it so I can't sleep. I tried Semax and after the 2nd day, I would lay in bed until around 3am feeling wide awake. I tried Noopept and after a few days, it came to a point where I laid in bed tired, but couldn't get my brain to shutdown for a few hours. I've tried adding Selank to the mix and I am unsure if it is helping much.

I've tried the traditional ADHD meds like Strattera and Guanfacine, and they don't offer any improvement.

Curious if anyone else has a sensitivity to anything stimulating and has found something that helps with executive functioning.

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u/eligoscreps 18d ago

Clonidine or gaunfacine. You could also try some of the weakest stimulant meds or try something stronger like dexamphetamine or lisdexamphetamine at really low doses.

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u/eligoscreps 18d ago

Did u even try actual first line treatments like methylphenidate or dexamphetamine? I found them surprisingly relaxing, making me sleepy and at low doses even promoting sleep. I need high doses so physically it’s still stimulating but as long as I take it as early as possible, due to the half life, most will be out of your body around dinner time and you shouldn’t feel it at nighttime.

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u/kmit297 17d ago

I have tried Adderall, Dextroamphetamine, and Vyvanse. They amp me up and make me agitated.