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Originally Posted by Mark in Idaho
I did some reading about Provigil. That stuff is scary. When used consistently and long term, it disrupts the sleep cycle in ways similar to cocaine addiction. The cognitive and memory enhancement function is lost and memory function decreases below the baseline memory skills that existed prior to the Provigil.
Be very careful with it and use it only for times when there is a serious need to be on top of your game. The long term use symptoms sound similar to the foggy brain common to PCS.
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I wholeheartedly agree with Mark.
There is not enough info on the long-term use of any stimulating med. The info that is available isn't very favorable for any stimulating med.
I will not use any stimulant every day.
If I use one, I choose a fast-acting stimulant, planning which hours I need it.
I will only choose morning hours so it does not interfere with sleep.
I also make sure I am in an environment conducive to focus, not an highly stimulating environment.
(For instance, I would not take a stimulant and then go to Walmart. I might take a stimulant and work on paperwork, read, etc. -- in a quiet environment.)
To Our Healing,
DejaVu