Posted by manowar on January 18, 2002, at 16:26:35
In reply to Adrafinil's Effect On Me » manowar, posted by IsoM on January 18, 2002, at 13:37:08
Amazing, your experiences with the drugs are almost identical to mine. Good job on that table. I hope you don't mind, but I copied it so that I can give it to my pdoc-(I’ll say that I did it:):):)--just kidding—of course you’ll get the credit for your hard work.)
Though I never took Dexedrine that long, I've had Ritalin and Adderal.
Of the typical pstims, Ritalin is my favorite. The effects are the cleanest for me, but the elevation and the drops really suck. Therefore, let me further clarify and say that Concerta is my favorite of the typical pstims. Adderal helps, but can also cause agitation and frustration.Again: Modafinil wins hands down!
I had a few Adderal XR 30 mg left and a couple times I’ve experimented with adding that with my morning cocktail and Whoa, Nellie! It was like rocket fuel! I wasn't high or anything, but I could really think EXTREMILY well. However, I tend to get on people's nerves when I'm on a typical pstim--just like you. It's amazing how much we have in common.
The next time I see my pdoc, I'm going to ask for some Concerta; just for the times I need a little 'boost' in brainpower. But the Modafinil is quickly becoming my 'drug of choice'.
Tim
> Yes, Tim, adrafinil has helped my ADHD more than any other med yet. Here's a thorough breakdown of its effect on me as compared to other stims & with no stims, just regular SSRI. (I wrote this up in a table format previously to talk to some people I know.
>
> DIFFERENCES BETWEEN OLMIFON (ADRAFINIL) AND DEXEDRINE AND/OR RITALIN
>
> ADRAFINIL -appetite normal, food tastes good
> DEXEDRINE -appetite reduced, but still hungry, food tastes okay only
> WITHOUT ANY STIMS -hungry, but don’t feel like eating, food tastes okay only
> **************************************************
> ADRAFINIL -quiet, gentle, even motivation
> DEXEDRINE -some motivation but short-term
> WITHOUT ANY STIMS -no motivation at all
> *************************************************
> ADRAFINIL -calm, relaxed but bright alertness
> DEXEDRINE -slightly jittery but bright alertness
> WITHOUT ANY STIMS -slightly jittery, but trouble staying alert
> ************************************************
> ADRAFINIL -good short-term & working memory
> DEXEDRINE -still poor short-term & working memory
> WITHOUT ANY STIMS -poor short-term & working memory
> *************************************************
> ADRAFINIL -focus is good & effortless
> DEXEDRINE -focus is good but on everything at once, not selective
> WITHOUT ANY STIMS -focus is poor
> **************************************************
> ADRAFINIL -can stay awake easily in daytime & fall asleep easily at night
> DEXEDRINE -can stay awake when busy but can still sleep through dose too, no improved night sleep
> WITHOUT ANY STIMS -always feel sleepy, poor night sleep
> ************************************************
> ADRAFINIL -effects long-lasting & continuous
> DEXEDRINE -effects wear off as dose wears off
> WITHOUT ANY STIMS -n/a
> **************************************************
> ADRAFINIL -elevated mood & sociability
> DEXEDRINE -elevated mood & sociability but maybe a little too hyper (don't know when to shut up)
> WITHOUT ANY STIMS -ordinary mood, slightly down
> ************************************************
> ADRAFINIL -no yawning or sleepiness
> DEXEDRINE -no sleepiness but still yawn
> WITHOUT ANY STIMS -very sleepy & lots of yawning
> **************************************************
> ADRAFINIL -ease of sticking to one task & doing it even if boring job (doesn’t seem so boring
> DEXEDRINE -difficulty in sticking to just one task, want to jump around from one to another
> WITHOUT ANY STIMS -difficulty in wanting to even do anything unless something or someone stimulates me
> **************************************************
> ADRAFINIL -feel much brighter & clear-headed
> DEXEDRINE -feel much brighter but kind of scatter-brained
> WITHOUT ANY STIMS -feel dopey & forgetful much of the time
>
>
>
> >
> > Hey there,
> > I love my Modafinil, thank-you again for your help! I have found that the Modafinil not only makes me feel vigilant, paradoxically, it calms me. Quite a pstim. I guess it has something to do with its action on GABA and other Amino Neurotransmitters.
> >
> > Question: Has the Adrafinil helped you with your symptoms of ADD? Do you feel this calming effect like I do? I know its done wonders for your depression.
> >
> > --Tim
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