Artificial
Modafinil
Citation: experimentor. "Artificial: An Experience with Modafinil (exp40808)". Erowid.org. Feb 8, 2016. erowid.org/exp/40808
DOSE: |
100 mg | oral | Modafinil |
BODY WEIGHT: | 120 lb |
I've tried modafinil twice, once when very tired and sleep-deprived and once when pretty well-rested. When I had been tired, I definitely noticed becoming more alert after the modafinil, but the effect seemed artificial. The alertness seemed to be fighting the fatigue, rather then preventing the feeling in the first place (as do cocaine and even caffeine, for example). Maybe this was because the dose was too low, or maybe it's related to the fact that modafinil and the dopaminergic drugs seem to work by different mechanisms on the brain.
Both times I tried it, modifinil increased my ability to concentrate, but barely as well as caffeine, and certainly nothing like amphetamine or cocaine. Motivation and drive to accomplish things that had been on my mind (mostly reading for work) did not seem to be increased at the time, but as I look back now, it strikes me that I DID in fact do more reading/work than I had in long time. I just didn't enjoy the reading/work and get into it like I wanted to. It was sort of a foreign feeling, an unenjoyable concentration.
It was sort of a foreign feeling, an unenjoyable concentration.
In summary, I probably like being on modafinil better than not being on it, and even though there's been no comedown or hangover, to me it's not worth the money/effort to use it regularly. Unfortunately cocaine/amphetamine/etc do have comedowns and hangovers...
Exp Year: 2005 | ExpID: 40808 |
Gender: Female | |
Age at time of experience: Not Given | |
Published: Feb 8, 2016 | Views: 3,564 |
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