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Comment author: wedrifid 26 May 2012 04:58:58AM *  18 points [-]

I feel mentally exhausted but can't afford to sleep right now.

  1. Consume modafinil.
  2. Replenish choline (throw in some 'racetam for good measure.)
  3. Sprint.
  4. Eat food.
  5. Repeat step 1 as long as necessary.

I'm procrastinating on task X.

  1. Consume modafinil. (To boost executive function and lower perceived effort of tasks in general.)

I don't want to get out of bed, but I should.

  1. Consume modafinil.

I am feeling run down from pushing myself too hard and consuming too much modafinil.

  1. Consume less modafinil.
  2. Sleep.
  3. Self modify to respond to all instances of "But I can't afford sleep right now" with "Yes I can!"
Comment author: niceguyanon 26 September 2012 08:30:54PM 2 points [-]

You have been taking modafinil for years now and pretty heavily. How have you dealt with tolerance? By taking more or cycling usage?

Comment author: wedrifid 29 September 2012 09:26:23PM *  4 points [-]

You have been taking modafinil for years now and pretty heavily.

I actually haven't. The last of the checklists in the post is actually the one I take the most seriously. I did use modafinil heavily when I was originally prescribed it (for sleep apnea) but now treat that with a CPAP machine instead. I use modafinil occasionally as needed(/wanted).

How have you dealt with tolerance?

I actually have a lot less tolerance for the stuff now than I did when I first started. Even at a third of the daily dose I orginally took I now don't feel tired much for several days. (I can only speculate about why.)

By taking more or cycling usage?

I cycle. Not because it doesn't work but because I need to ensure I get adequate sleep to keep up with the recovery demands of my exercise regimen without weakening my immune system and taking on the features of a zombie. (Bloodshot eyes, pale face. The look people get when they aren't sleeping enough.) I don't like taking modafinil more than once or twice a fortnight.

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