Questions

Hello Reddit!

On my quest for some self improvement, I have come to want to tackle a particular obstacle in my path: anxiety. My anxiety isn't "crippling" but it does keep me from communicating with people without massive amounts of sweat pouring forth unless I'm comfortable with them, especially when they ask uncomfortable questions. I know the root cause of it, but dealing with it is expensive and timely and waiting years for those problems to be resolved will lead me with me wasted years without much social interaction.Can't afford meds or therapy/psych at the moment so I've sought alternatives.

Anyways, I've been looking at phenibut after having it recommended to me along with kratum. The prices seem good. Unless something else out there is better, I have some questions on fannybutt before I buy. Also, please keep in mind that I don't do any type of drugs of any sort so terminology and jargon might be lost on me.

I see that it is supposed to kick in after five or so hours. Can I take it, sleep, and then wake up to its effects or will that not work? I need it the most for class. The time between getting home from work and sleeping/resting till class is roughly eight hours

Someone recommended taking it with an "upper" I think. Is that like caffeine or did I misunderstand?

Is there a certain form that its better in? I see pills, crystals, fine crystals, etc.

Keep in mind that I'm poor: is there a certain brand or vendor I should be looking for? I'm American if that helps.

Non fanny butt question:

I want to get a second job, but I'm a very heavy sleeper. Is there anything to take to reduce sleeping times? I'm guessing caffeine? I don't really need to stay awake as much as I want to function on less sleep. Maybe those are the same thing? I don't know.

Cheers, loves.