The past week I’ve been in the process of moving to a new place with some friends. While I have a very minimal inventory of things, my friends could have been on an episode of TLC hoarders. They had tons of stuff to move including a giant piano (this was fun.) Because they’re my friends however I was happy to help them move.

When I use nootropics I try to take compounds that assist me with whatever task I’m trying to tackle. For this particular task I turned to Phenibut and Modafinil. This was the first time I had access to both of these nootropics at the same time thanks to These guys and Phenibut from Nootropics Depot. I’ve always heard the Modafinil and Phenibut stack was truly powerful stuff and I was excited to test the combo.

Phenibut is of course a powerful anti anxiety compound and Modafinil is a potent mental energizer and wakefulness agent. My idea was to reduce the anxiety involved with moving while maintaining a high degree of mental energy and wakefulness for long periods of time in order to maximize time and effort. A day on Modafinil is always productive and tasks seem to almost complete themselves.

Combining Phenibut and Modafnil turned out to be a potent combination of productivity compounds.

Hour 1

I’ve read many accounts of both Modafinil and Phenibut taking quite some time to kick in, sometimes taking as long as 5 hours to take effect. This has not been my experience. I usually feel the effects well withing the 45 minute mark, sometimes sooner. This is why I chose to take them at the same time. In a single hour a could already feel the potent ingredients begin to take hold in my system. A subtle calming effect was felt from the 500mg of Phenibut and a general sense of feeling awake was noticed from the 200mg of Modalert.

At the onset of hour 1 I enjoyed a strong cup of black coffee and then headed to grab the Uhaul and begin the long process of moving stuff. Caffeine is WAY more potent on both Phenibut and Modafinil.

Throughout the day

One thing I love about Phenibut and Modafinil is the long lasting effects. When taken in the morning you will feel the effects from both of these nootropics for the entire day. In the case of Modafinil, you might even be kept up throughout a good part of the night.

The Modafinil and Phenibut stack is a long lasting productivity powerhouse. I found moving things from the house to the Uhaul was effortless. While everyone else lost steam I was moving forward with increased vigor and vitality. Thanks to the Modafinil it was easy to skip meals and simply power through the work load. Both of the nootropics provided me with a great boost in mood. We blasted music the whole day and moved with great speed and agility. Because my mood was at an all time high, I was able to boost the morale of the group and keep things moving. My energy levels were relentless. My mood was elevated and I felt damn good about everything.

Who can benefit from this stack?

The Modafinil and Phenibut stack is most definitely in my all time favorite stacks. It’s just one of those stacks that are so effective for getting things done and overall productivity. The Modafnil provides a clean level of energy while the Phenibut provides a signifcant boost in mood. When you combine mental energy with a positive mood you have a breeding ground for getting a lot of things done with relentless and effortless action.

Final thoughts

Like I said, this is one of my favorite stacks. I can only think of a couple stacks that could rival the Phenibut and Modafinil combo. I cover more of my favorite Modafinil stacks in my book The Modafinil Manual.

Both of these nootropics are widely considered nootropics that just work. While many nootropics are hit and miss, Phenibut and Modafinil deliver measurable results and produce a solid bang.

With that said there are some words of warnings I want to leave you with. Both of these nootropics carry a potential for addiction. When something works really well, there tends to be an unavoidable addictive component. I consider both of these nootropics mildly addictive with Phenibut carrying significant withdrawals especially with prolonged use. I have yet to experience any withdrawal symptoms from Modafinil even after a 3 day usage period. I personally experience rebound anxiety when coming off Phenibut and even depression with large enough doses.

The Modafinil and Phenibut combo should be used sparingly, perhaps only once a week if that. This stuff is indeed powerful and you should always make an effort to solve your energy and productive problems with more natural and sustainable solutions. There is no doubt however that this nootropics stack will send you soaring over the ocean, riding a giant wave of good feelings and positive productivity.