I remember my first hit of modafinil, it was a rush, too much energy and unpleasant even at the half dose of 100mg. But this appears to only happen to people who have a pre-existing dopamine dysregulation. I've given modafinil to many people who appear to have rather normal pre-existing dopamine levels and they've reported practically zero effects.
The brain quickly adjusts and the rush from the modafinil goes away, it was gone by my second dose - it feels rather more like a coffee but longer lasting and smoother / cleaner I guess, it's hard to describe.
I think most people seeking such drugs are actually self medicating and would generally choose normal if it was an option. While I do have access to stronger drugs I have no desire for them. I also take Amitriptyline which helps balance out the Modafinil and the two together with Modafinil in the morning and Amitriptyline at night have been really effective at treating my dysautonomia and keeping me on a productive even keel.
The brain quickly adjusts and the rush from the modafinil goes away, it was gone by my second dose - it feels rather more like a coffee but longer lasting and smoother / cleaner I guess, it's hard to describe.
I think most people seeking such drugs are actually self medicating and would generally choose normal if it was an option. While I do have access to stronger drugs I have no desire for them. I also take Amitriptyline which helps balance out the Modafinil and the two together with Modafinil in the morning and Amitriptyline at night have been really effective at treating my dysautonomia and keeping me on a productive even keel.