u/CivilisedMleccha

I have been suffering from chronic depression for a decade . It’s affecting my academics, my appearance, the way I speak, and almost every aspect of my life.

I was introduced to modafinil last year, and it works great with the antidepressants I take. I only take it once a week to avoid building tolerance.
When I take it, I study extremely well, learn quickly, and understand concepts in a way I never knew I could. It feels like I’ve become the person I used to be before depression hit me. To me, the experience is nothing short of mania, because I haven’t felt even the slightest happiness in the last 10 years.

I have also tried L-theanine and Ginkgo biloba. They worked great on the first day, but not anymore. Even after taking a break for a week or two, they only give me a slight push, and it’s not enough to be worth it.
Can anyone suggest some nootropic alternatives that I can take instead of, or alongside, modafinil? How should I take them?

Let’s assume, for the sake of it, that the Maharaja was on the verge of joining Pakistan. How would the people of Jammu have responded?
Would they have forced the Maharaja to opt otherwise or ask India for help , or would they have happily accepted the decision as the lawful choice of their ruler?
Would we have seen riots, revolts, or mass migration or nothing of that sort?
People of Jammu draw line at not being ruled by a foreign culture or are they more concerned about not letting their identity get erased? What do you say?