Posted by Jay2112 on September 15, 2022, at 17:19:13
In reply to Re: Terrible trouble getting up in morning, posted by undopaminergic on September 15, 2022, at 2:37:44
> > I favor amphetamine because it doesn't feel as harsh as methylphenidate.
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> It doesn't necessarily. And if you need a "lighter" stimulant, you should also consider modafinil.Well, that is very subjective, so it does feel much, much smoother than Ritalin, to me (and many others have said this as well.) Modafinil releases glutamate in the brain, which is also what happens when you have a stroke. If it is considered "lighter", that is again subjective.
> There is also some danger of neurotoxicity with amphetamines, which manifests in particular if you try to quit -- severe and prolonged fatigue and apathy. It's not clear how high a dose is safe; it's probably individual.
I have been off and on amphetamines for years. I may feel a bit 'hung over' for a day, if I quit suddenly. I have had way, way harder times trying to lower my Effexor dose.
Jay
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