[xzel]

I describe modafinil as one of the best cups of coffees you'll ever have, but it doesn't leave much more of an effect than that; imo it is mostly mental. Things can become very clear in your head and you will often be very awake for a long period if you take 100+ mg. I've had friends bring me back wakalert, modafinil, modvigil, from India and I've ordered them online. I've taken them off and on for about three years. At first I tried a quarter of of a pill, about 50 mg of modafinil, every couple of days. I started to crash very hard about 6 hours and stopped. I eventually figured out I could get a similar effect with about 20 or 10 mg and not crash. I currently take about 10 mg every other day just to stimulate my brain. My advice to anyone interested with this is start small and go slowly. Like all drugs it isn't for everyone and it isn't cool. Be safe. :)

[sshine]

I've tried modafinil once for an exam. It helped with concentration, but not focus, if that makes any sense; i.e. I procrastinated as much, but was super effective about it. I've tried mild amphetamines (Ritalin) as a freelancer, and I ended up practicing my handstand half of the time. There really is no drug that replaces emptying your mind of worries (seeing a shrink for the big things, and putting aside the small things), knowing what you want to do, and doing it.

[meko]

Strattera (atomoxetine) actually helps with impulsiveness (and anxiety) but it's not a substance that can be just taken when you need it, you need to titrate up, and for some people it causes unbearable side effects. My experience with it is very minimal to non-existent side effects, but a very noticeable increase in executive function (doing what I know I need to do) as well as a decrease in anxious tendencies. My advice if you go that route is to start with a small dose and take it with protein.

[TheKingDoof]

I take vyvanse and adderall for adhd, and a common thing people say that rings true with me is that it's a tool to concentrate but it's still up to you how you use it and decide what you concentrate on. An analogy I like is that taking stimulants creates a hyperbeam of focus but you have to be able to yield that hyperbeam and point it where you need to focus.

[basch]

strattera is for focus

[oliwarner]

I feel like you're admitting to being party to several federal crimes here.

[xzel]

I still torrent music too.

I agree it’s a bit lax and my Opsec probably isn’t the most consistent with my comment history here but I’d rather be honest with an employer than lie anyways. I’ve lost at least one or two interviews this way, but I see it as a positive thing. I’m not particularly good at not being myself, which is something I’ve had difficulty with at the workplace. But seriously thanks for pointing out; it’s not something I’ve considered much on HN.

[srean]

Well, he wrote more than six lines.

[chi3]

He mentioned nothing about where he's from though.

[oliwarner]

Comment history includes both a employment and location history. He's doing this in America.

But just be aware of the legality of whatever you're doing. Broadcasting that you're having your friends mule prescription drugs into the country for you is going to take the very laziest of warrant applications to work out who you and your friends are.