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Tak Modafinil as an example: > The real problems with these drugs are addiction, Not addictive. > side effects, Same as caffeine while active. Irritating co
by mordae 3y ago
Tak Modafinil as an example:
> The real problems with these drugs are addiction,
Not addictive.
> side effects,
Same as caffeine while active. Irritating comedown after.
> and the phenomenon where you have to take higher doses over time to get the same effect.
Abstaining during weekends helps. The real problem is lack of sleep it can somewhat mask.
> Maybe one day we will get a drug that enhances mental function, that works effectively and has no real downsides.
We already have it. It's called having good company and plenty of rest. The problem is not that we don't perform well in this environment, the problem is that we don't perform well IN THIS ENVIRONMENT.
And then we search for hacks.
- nibbleshifter 3y agoNever had any comedown off moda, even at high doses (400mg). What comedown feelings did you experience?
- chrisco255 3y agoI've had 4 or 5 different brands and some of them produce irregular side effects. Some of them work as you say with no comedown or issues whatsoever.
- throwawaymobule 3y agokeep in mind that you're not absorbing all 400mg if you take it all at once. I noticed considerable difference splitting 200mg pills in two and waiting a while before consuming the second half when I used it years back.
- spoonfeeder006 3y agoIf good company and plenty of rest solves the issue then the person doesn't really have ADHD. Even exercise itself is not enough for some poeple Everyone responds differently to these medications. Some can become addicted or suicidal on one med while for others that same med can be a life changer For about 30% of people these medications have no effect I'm not saying sleep, exercise, and other psychotherapy aren't options but some people really benefit from medication
- lacker 3y agoI would probably give Modafinil a try if I could just buy it over the counter at Walgreens.