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@Nahm Thank you for the advice. It's supposed to generate immediately noticeable effect, lasting for few hours ("only"), builds up tolerance quickly and has an addictive potential. To me that warrants the language used (which reminds you of psychedelics). I understand that the effects are more subtle than those of psychedelics. I have tried it today for the first time. The way the effects are felt remind me of psychoactive cacao, the one used for cacao ceremonies. While they last, it barely hit me, but when it started to fade a bit, I realised how positive and elevated my thinking was and still is, but obviously self-consciousness is creeping back.

After further research I found several articles mentioning a half-life of 5-6 hours. One site stated an onset of 30 minutes. Still curious what your experience might be.

I am planning on trying Sulbutiamine for the first time soon. From what I've heard and read, it seems to be a situational nootropic and not one that you take regularly over long periods of time for a continued and consistent subtle effect. Regarding the effects related to energy, mood, confidence, lowered inhibitions: What is your experience with onset and duration?

Hi, sort of a catchy title, but hey, learned that from Leo. The question is related to "Understanding How Paradigms Work" and generally paradigms: Over the years I've come across communication models/methods revolving around, simply said, being polite. Examples: When getting offended, do not accuse the other. State what has happened, how that makes you feel and how that (negatively) impacts you Apologize early and often When a friend is sad because you aren't available for a meeting he suggested, you express regret to your friend. You'd do that even though the way you see it is that in the past you've tried to meet, and your friend could never make it. So you do not actually feel regret. The model tells you that the important thing to communicate is your understanding of the other ones position, which is the sadness, which is independent on your story of how the other one has behaved previously. When contemplating paradigms, the above came to my mind, and I thought: "Wow, this may not be itself a paradigm, but could it be part of one? I've practiced this for many years, but never really questioned it, I only questioned my ability to follow through. What if that's actually based on a paradigm? And what would be alternatives? Honesty comes to mind. I guess radical honesty eliminates any need to use a communication model, because, well, you're just speaking your truth. But is that all there is to it?