Robotic Focus
Atomoxetine
Citation: Artie Lewis. "Robotic Focus: An Experience with Atomoxetine (exp114283)". Erowid.org. May 26, 2020. erowid.org/exp/114283
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40 mg | oral | Pharms - Atomoxetine | (daily) |
BODY WEIGHT: | 75 kg |
Initially, as the effects started to kick in, I experienced uncomfortable hot flashes, compulsive yawning and an unpleasant anxiety. This went on for the rest of the day. I felt very off, slightly nauseas, and uncomfortable with my mental state. I felt somewhat depressed and unsociable, and generally felt as if I had the flu, but with a clearer mind. Later on, when these effects started wearing down, I had a splitting headache and felt very tired.
Second day of having a 40mg morning dose of Atomexetine HCl
My mental state can only be described as off, I feel deeply awake, but with a kind of mental heaviness.
My mental state can only be described as off, I feel deeply awake, but with a kind of mental heaviness.
Third day of having 40mg atomexetine HCl in the morning:
Side effects almost completely gone, but some strange sensory disturbances are present. I hear my name called in unrelated sounds, in the squeaking of breaks, a desk being moved, anything like that. It’s somewhat disturbing, but I quickly started filtering it out. I feel very much on edge, but in a good way. The come up after taking the atomexetine was also significantly more subtle this morning. I feel really positive, my mood is good. I’m more aggressive than usual, more prone to anger and I feel like I’m closer to snapping at people than usual. I’m less impulsive, less jokey, and generally feel more serious. But my mood is still paradoxically very good, it feels as if I’ve just won a fight at every moment. I’m finding this experience to be more positive than negative, and my outlook is good.
Fourth day of taking 40mg’s of atomexetine,
Much like the third, but my outlook has gotten worse. I feel less on edge, but at the same time very robotic, it’s rather uncomfortable. I’ve started noticing changes in my personality, not just mental state. I’m likely going to discontinue use by the end of this week
Fifth day taking atomexetine
I’ve decided, today is my last day consuming this substance, it’s just too unnerving having the way I act altered so significantly
it’s just too unnerving having the way I act altered so significantly
To conclude, this medication really isn’t for me, but I can see how it would be beneficial to those who suffer from learning disorders such as ADHD, or to those who are looking to improve there focus through chemical means.
Exp Year: 2019 | ExpID: 114283 |
Gender: Male | |
Age at time of experience: 17 | |
Published: May 26, 2020 | Views: 3,127 |
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