05-04-2016, 08:26 AM
I have schizophrenia, which I find causes me tremendous difficulty concentrating and focusing at times, sometimes to the point where I can't even watch TV and forgetting what I'm doing mid-task. I also know that stimulants are generally an awful idea for schizophrenics to take. Can anyone tell me if modafinil works like other stimulants designed to increase concentration, such as methylphenidate or dextroamphetamine?
I found that taking both of those medications caused my psychotic symptoms to become much more pronounced and problematic, as well as making my insomnia worse for a couple of days, but I've been dreaming of being able to find a medication that helps with concentration without over-stimulating my body and mind.
Could modafinil be that drug? Or should I treat it like the others and assume it will have a negative rather than positive effect on me?
It kind of sucks that schizophrenia causes difficulty concentrating and focusing yet all of the medications designed to help these, so far I have found to make my condition worse
I found that taking both of those medications caused my psychotic symptoms to become much more pronounced and problematic, as well as making my insomnia worse for a couple of days, but I've been dreaming of being able to find a medication that helps with concentration without over-stimulating my body and mind.
Could modafinil be that drug? Or should I treat it like the others and assume it will have a negative rather than positive effect on me?
It kind of sucks that schizophrenia causes difficulty concentrating and focusing yet all of the medications designed to help these, so far I have found to make my condition worse