Comment · Tue, November 13, 2012 · Ceretropic
Modafinil in the morning - Melatonin at night. Your thoughts?
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naefunk · 18 points
I have decided to start 200mg Modafinil in the morning when I wake up. I have been reading about it for several days (user accounts, general information, forums etc) and think that various symptoms I have would benefit from it.
I generally have trouble with regular sleeping times and so I am going to try to help regulate this with Melatonin.
Many reviews have suggested that regular Modafinil use over a period of time stops being effective so I'm going to dose every second day or so. Sometimes less sometimes more. Anyone with similar experiences, I would be very keen to hear from you.
I suffer from depression and depersonalisation yet am switched on and self aware. I know what I need and want to do with my time but find it so hard to focus, maintain enthusiasm or commit to anything for a period of time.
I am putting a lot of faith in this avenue of self medication.
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u/MisterYouAreSoDumb · Ceretropic
I've seen a lot of people say that daily use of modafinil builds up tolerance. I also see a lot of reports of headaches, which happened to me as well. Not to mention, modafinil lasts for 12-15 hours! It's not very friendly if you forget to take it right when you wake up, then take it half way through the day. It's a big commitment!
This is OP's first step into the nootropic world, and I do not think modafinil should be the first step.
Also, you can get a kilogram of piracetam for $40 on Sun Nootropic! I take 3.2 grams per day. So that would be $0.12 per day. That's way cheaper than modafinil.