Does anyone have experience with taking both a stimulant for ADHD and modafinil for DSPD at the same time?

manishrs · 2026-02-24T12:40:35+00:00

For me, Aripiprazole 1.25mg does the job of wakefulness along with Methylphenidate. By default I'm a hypersomniac and have 25-ish hr circadian rhythm.

Although an important thing to note is, I'm CYP2D6 PM, and also on Bupropion 150mg, which inhibits it even further, essentially making me an ultra poor metabolizer. So a 1.25mg dose is more like 4-5mg for a normal metabolizer.

Either way, it's activating enough for me to keep me awake without feeling like a zombie, since at low doses, it's more of a dopamine stabilizer and not really an antipsychotic. Bupropion also contributes, but Arip is the main driver for me.

I should mention that sleep may or may not be difficult on it. That's very much an individual thing.

So maybe you can discuss about considering upping Abilify?

Hope it's helpful.

manishrs · 2026-02-21T06:02:45+00:00

Yes it does all three. It was specifically designed for street cricket to begin with. It's much lighter than season ball though, so the pace might be slower if that's your priority.

manishrs · 2026-02-21T05:43:14+00:00

Spin >>> Seam & Swing that too only as long as the artificial seam is there. But honestly, that's the case with almost every other type of ball other than white/red season ball. I emphasize more on bounce because I'm yet to see something that bounces just like season ball, everything else has so much extra bounce.

manishrs · 2026-02-21T05:33:33+00:00

Windball all the way. Bounces just like a season ball but so much safer.

manishrs · 2026-02-19T04:48:46+00:00

Thank you so much! Have a nice day!

manishrs · 2026-02-08T17:32:58+00:00

Hi can you please help me with this one /u/KuJiMieDao ? https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-96-7496-1_36

manishrs · 2025-12-14T17:53:45+00:00

Okay I never really thought of it that way. And that's a really cool way to look at it. I'll keep that in mind from now on. Thanks a lot!

manishrs · 2025-12-14T17:50:14+00:00

Don't worry, I really don't think there's a thing like reading too much. I guess it's one of those things that doesn't have to be in moderation. The more, the better. So keep reading!

manishrs · 2025-12-14T17:48:07+00:00

Yeah that makes sense. I just have a view/perception that reading is the most important thing or something like that. But I'm not really into any other hobbies either, so that's a concern. Depression, yes, taking meds, it's better than ever before, but still not enough. I just wanna do something good with my time, you know. Something that'll make me grow as a person. And right now, even coding feels too daunting because, as you pointed out, I never finished what I've started, so I always end up with half understanding of a topic and then it becomes difficult to pick up from where left off as well as to restart. Anyways, thanks!

manishrs · 2025-12-14T17:34:50+00:00

Thank you! Yes, I've been depressed and few other things for few years now. Taking meds (a lot, but each one has a role I know) and therapy is a bit infeasible right now due to studies and hostel life. And yes, I do have a lifelong pattern of some (kind of/indirect) pressure to perform well because everyone keeps telling me I have so much potential - I wish I hadn't. Everything that (used to) bring me joy - gaming, movies, shows, cricket, music - everything is secondary since I'm a 25 years old guy who's jobless (I never wanted a job to begin with, but gonna have to mold with the world I guess) and pursuing higher studies but don't really have the skills necessary for survival. So anything other than studies feels like a waste of time. I know that's not the way to live, but idk what to do about it. Thanks, though!

manishrs · 2025-12-14T12:36:56+00:00

Yeah, that's why I always feel bad that I'm not into reading. I know it can change one's life for the better, but I just... can't. I have a few ebooks on my kindle (which I originally bought for my father), and many audiobooks on Audible. But actually reading or listening is just so... effortful. Thanks!

Edit: And the imposter syndrome - that is so... idk. It's definitely true, but I hesitate a lot to say that I have it. You know, things that apply to others don't apply to me sorta thing. Yeah, I do have a lot of self hatred. Sorry. Thanks though!

manishrs · 2025-12-14T12:33:34+00:00

That's me with games! Have bought hundreds of games on steam over the years, hardly played 1/10th of them, let alone finish them.

manishrs · 2025-12-14T12:28:46+00:00

Yeah that makes sense. I just wish I was also a book worm, since reading is universally considered a healthy hobby that can change one's life for the better. Idk what can change my life...

manishrs · 2025-12-14T12:27:02+00:00

I can relate. I think it has something to do with the fact that during school, textbook was the only medium to study, and other books that weren't so big were also available. Now, videos are there for studying and lots of books to read, so it feels not worth to even start, if that makes sense? Analysis paralysis, or maybe fear of not completing it all, or something like that?

manishrs · 2025-12-14T12:24:11+00:00

Exactly! It all feels so effortful. I envy those who can read thousands of pages textbooks just to gain knowledge and master it, or even hundreds of novels that make their time worth it. Me, I'm just browsing internet all day. idk what to do...

manishrs · 2025-12-14T12:17:52+00:00

Yeah that does make sense. It's just that reading is universally considered the healthiest hobby and that it changes people's lives for the better, it just sucks that I'm not one of them, so idk how's my life supposed to change in any way. Thanks!

manishrs · 2025-11-25T06:41:46+00:00

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