Comment · Wed, June 19, 2013 · Ceretropic
As a person with depression, Modafinil has been an absolute god-send.
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FromThatOtherPlace · 60 points
This drug completely over rides the fatigue caused by depression.
Basic daily tasks no longer feel like running a marathon!
A mild stimulant with no potential for abuse is what I've been looking for my entire life.
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u/MisterYouAreSoDumb · Ceretropic
Having gone through depression myself, I understand where you are coming from. However, alleviating the fatigue is simply treating a symptom. You are not depressed because you are tired. You are tired because you are depressed. Treating symptoms only works for so long.
Everything has a potential for abuse. Just watch the TLC show where people are addicted to eating clay pots. Psychological dependence can happen quickly; especially in situations where you are vulnerable, like depression. Just be mindful of the reasoning behind your actions, and have that in your conscious thought at all times.
Now I am not your psychiatrist, and you have not given us much information, so I cannot say for sure what type of depression you have, or what is causing it. But be careful putting too much stake in a drug that is not meant to treat depression. Perhaps a little energy is all you need. Or perhaps it's masking more serious issues that need to be addressed. Just be mindful of that. Best of luck!