> It felt like every 3rd post was from someone complaining that their Modafinil “didn’t work any more” and they didn’t realize that tolerance was going to set i

> It felt like every 3rd post was from someone complaining that their Modafinil “didn’t work any more” and they didn’t realize that tolerance was going to set in. I believe it's at least partially caused by incorrect expectations. When people start taking modafinil, the effects are quite strong and stimulant-like, sometimes even with mild euphoria. But then these effects disappear and people are like - what's happening, I can't feel it anymore? Tolerance or fake pills? I fell into this trap originally as well and was comparing production batches etc. But the actual reason is that with a pro-longed use, Modafinil doesn't "feel" like anything. There's no altered state of mind, there isn't even a mild kick you get from a coffee. Modafinil isn't a stimulant which would kind of push you to do things. It doesn't "give" you anything, it only "takes away" the fatigue, and this is far more difficult to notice. On a relaxing day off, it doesn't feel any different if I take modafinil or not.