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I starting consuming 20 g of coffee per day during my exams and have tried to lower it ever since. But even a small reduction seems to cause a significant worsening of my mood, including suicidal thoughts.
What would be a medically safe and effective tapering plan if I want to gradually reduce my caffeine intake and eventually quit?

The movie Garam Hawa is about a Muslim family in Agra that chooses to stay in India after Partition. As the years pass, they face increasing social isolation, suspicion about their loyalty, and discrimination in jobs and business.

In J&K, many Muslim families returned after the riots subsided. But it seems that in the rest of India, particularly in U.P, the pattern was quite different. Thousands of Muslim families continued migrating to Pakistan throughout the 1950s and even later.
So, how difficult was life for Muslims in U.P and elsewhere during this period? Is there anyone here whose family went through something similar to what is depicted in the movie?
What were the main reasons for migration? Was it driven by economic opportunities or did experiences of discrimination play a significant role?

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?