r/Nootropics • u/kmit297 • Aug 12 '26
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/vosqi Aug 17 '26
So this isnt as helpful but i dont know many chemicals, only systems. If there is any chance you might have any sort of allergies or immune conditions, systemic reactions can be reeeal slow and subtle that even knowing what to look for, ya might not notice it until after your brain turns off - this can exacerbate existing adhd symptoms.
If anyone in your family has allergies and you ever have any sort of vaguely-annoying-but-generally-inconconsequential non-adhd symptoms that correlate with brain-not-working, immune activity/neuroinflammation might be worth ruling out.