Nootropics to help with temporary sleep deprivation

[jarrellt67]

We just had our second child last week and sleep seems to be in short supply right now. Besides rhodiola (which I just ordered more of) what supplements/nootropics help with functioning (experiencing tiredness, forgetfulness/brain fog, etc) during the daytime? I realize nothing replaces sleep...just looking for temporary help until he sleeps better through the night.

 

[Gutterpump]

Tianeptine has helped me, but it's also more of a drug than a nootropic, although I classify it as both. You actually might be interested in modafanil or adrafanil.

 

[jarrellt67]

Tianeptine has helped me, but it's also more of a drug than a nootropic, although I classify it as both. You actually might be interested in modafanil or adrafanil.

I have been thinking about giving modafinil a try. I wonder what effect it might have on someone with anxiety issues though.

Have you tried stacking tianeptine with rhodiola?

 

[Gutterpump]

I have been thinking about giving modafinil a try. I wonder what effect it might have on someone with anxiety issues though.

Have you tried stacking tianeptine with rhodiola?

Modafinil should be fine for people with anxiety because it doesn't effect the peripheral nervous system Almost like taking a stimulant alongside a beta blocker.

I might've unknowingly tried the combo. I think one of my adrenal supplements has rhodiola. Will have to check

 

[Gutterpump]

Yeah it's got Rhodiola 8% in there

 

[jarrellt67]

Modafinil should be fine for people with anxiety because it doesn't effect the peripheral nervous system Almost like taking a stimulant alongside a beta blocker.

I might've unknowingly tried the combo. I think one of my adrenal supplements has rhodiola. Will have to check

That sounds good. Where do you get yours from?

 

[jarrellt67]

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Yeah it's got Rhodiola 8% in there

Isn't that the BPS adaptogen product (thought I saw that label somewhere in the past)? What do you think about it? I've always just stuck to one or two adaptogens at a time. The only combination product I tried was the adrenal health one by Gaia and it was way too sedating.

Also, it appears I shouldn't have tried to save money by buying the Now rhodiola (instead of the Gaia rhodiola I've used int he past) because it's very sedating. I guess 500 mg at once is a little too much for me.

 

[Gutterpump]

Isn't that the BPS adaptogen product (thought I saw that label somewhere in the past)? What do you think about it? I've always just stuck to one or two adaptogens at a time. The only combination product I tried was the adrenal health one by Gaia and it was way too sedating.

Also, it appears I shouldn't have tried to save money by buying the Now rhodiola (instead of the Gaia rhodiola I've used int he past) because it's very sedating. I guess 500 mg at once is a little too much for me.

Yes, it's the BPS product. It's been good for me. I mostly use it when I accidentally run out of hydrocortisone that I use to treat adrenal fatigue. Sometimes I use it during high periods of stress, alongside the HC though.