Tingmoodide

Tingmoodide is a fictional psychoactive compound used in science fiction and fan-maintained reference works to illustrate mood regulation and pharmacology. The name suggests mood modification, and in many depictions the compound is presented as a synthetic small molecule with rapid, reversible effects on emotional state.

Chemical and administration characteristics vary by author. In most depictions tingmoodide is described as a lipophilic heterocycle with a modest molecular weight, reported as orally bioavailable and able to cross the blood–brain barrier. Doses are described in fictional sources as ranging from a few milligrams to several tens of milligrams, with onset of effects minutes after administration and a duration of several hours.

Pharmacology and effects: The imagined mechanism is diverse across stories, including modulation of monoaminergic signaling, upregulation of neurotrophic factors, or direct interactions with mood-processing neural circuits. Reported effects include enhanced positive affect, reduced anxiety, and improved motivation, sometimes accompanied by perceptual changes or cognitive side effects depending on the narrative. Dependency and withdrawal are common cautionary themes in the fiction.

History and use: Tingmoodide first appears in 21st- or 22nd-century speculative fiction, often as a therapeutic candidate for mood disorders or as a recreational substance. In-universe discussions explore ethical, regulatory, and social implications of mood-modifying drugs. In reality, tingmoodide has no existence beyond fictional works and is not evaluated by any real clinical authority.

See also: fictional psychopharmacology; mood-modifying substances; speculative medicine.