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Ann Berg, Aurora, Colorado — Fri, 16 May 2008 01:42:06 GMT

I have Multiple Sclerosis and have taken Provigil for several years now to fight the fatigue caused by MS.

With Provigil, and Tysabri (a relatively new medication for MS), some days I almost feel like I did before the MS struck 18 years ago!

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Dave Marcaccio — Fri, 16 May 2008 04:36:17 GMT

Will everyone please stop using the phrase "24-7-365"? It makes no sense. Think of this: There are 24 hours in a day, 7 days in a week, ??? weeks in a year...The phrase should be 24-7-52 !!! OR just 24-365...Does this make sense to anyone else?

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Holly Celerier, New Orleans, LA — Fri, 16 May 2008 07:03:11 GMT

I found this article fascinating from a scientific point of view, (having spent 20 years of my life working in emergency care and hospital wards), but the applications to my own life are what floor me.
Despite having a massive IQ, being a very good writer of fiction and having worked in system analsis, I can't remember anything in my personal life. I've been told that this is because I have a one-track mind, (despite having spent years doing about 5 things at once in emergency situations!).
I don't have Alzheimers or any medical condition that would explain why I forget things all the time except for the fact that my brain seems to simply refuse to function when I get tired; and I don't have to be very tired either.
You know the joke about someone who writes a long list in excruciating detail of the things to do and then loses or forgets to take the list with them? That's me. Also I can't remember names of people, even people I have worked closely with for years and years!, which can be very embarrassing.
This drug, if it works of course and is not just a hype, might be the answer for me and people like me.
At 55 years old it can't just be aging, plus I've always been more or less this way.
I'd love to get some feedback from others as to whether other people have these same issues or whether I'm just crazy! Haha.

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john, doe, seattle, washington — Fri, 16 May 2008 08:43:32 GMT

Why do some aging brains stay sharp?.. high deprenil/dopamine levels support our bodys ownly natural antioxident..sod.. so the higher levels of dopamine you have the higher levels of sod.. and the more u believe that this is an imaginary life which it is.. angels can change the past.. guide you. but cannot affect free will.. whatever u imagine if its big enough will come true..and heaven is a never ending dream state..aliens were signs that our life is whatever we want it too be.. there will be human gods.. but there is only one absolute god!!!in heaven..and lucifer in hell.. and god does whatever he wants to you.. we are all good from the begining the demons turned us bad.. and we imagined this world was hell.. the bible was a joke.. jesus tried so hard.. but civilization was too weak at that time.. were strong now..there will be zeus's and the return f the golden compass..!!!

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Nice Press, Release — Fri, 16 May 2008 10:45:45 GMT

So, is this a press release for using Provigil?

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Dan Chase, Salem, Utah — Fri, 16 May 2008 11:00:16 GMT

Have we not learned yet, that our God given talents outweigh all the "secret fixes" and "sports enhancers." Just look at what happens to the sports junkie that gets his fix and some do gooder says that's not fair and down he comes in disgrace. Okay, thats different than just trying to stay awake in some boring meeting, even if I'm the presenter!

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Holly,Fort Wayne,IN — Fri, 16 May 2008 11:20:06 GMT

Yes I wish I could find the drive to do the things I need to do in life with out taking adderall. I take it legally, my meds from my doctor. Nothing would get done around my home with out it. Before adderall I was so tired after work,(I work at a very busy restaurant,on my feet 8 hours a day,no breaks to even eat!)I just would go home have a few beers and sleep just to do it all over again. Dishes, laundry,dirty cat box,trash bags waiting to go out. I had no help and was so tired. My husband is mentally ill and doesn't help, he just creates more work. We have no children, just our four cats.
Since I began Adderall, I don't drink, I can keep up with home and work. My husband will help if I ask, sometimes he is glad to help me. Not very often. Yeah work still sucks and my home life is so depressing, but its my life, my choice, I now have hobbies that make me happy, and yes, goals and even taking steps to further my education (when I can afford to)and turn my hobbies into my carrer. Adderall helps me to look at what can be and gives me the focus and drive to make my own happiness.

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Lyn, Indiana — Fri, 16 May 2008 11:53:22 GMT

I have Addison's Disease and was prescribed Proigil, just don't like the idea of taking the drug. It works just would rather survive without it. I don't take it daily, maybe I should.

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Larry Lewallen, Columbus GA — Fri, 16 May 2008 12:02:39 GMT

Interesting. I take adderall for ADD. Would donepezil be also be useful in the management of this condition?

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Steve, Greeneville,Tn. — Fri, 16 May 2008 12:18:22 GMT

Whatever happened to the good old fashioned concept of good nutrition and getting enough rest?
As a nation, we are dying physically AND spiritually in pursuit of what? To get more stuff
that we don't need.

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Dave, New Castle, PA — Fri, 16 May 2008 12:53:39 GMT

Oh my gosh. What ever happened to a good night's sleep? It seems, and this may be stupid, but the body isn't made to be awake and alert for 90 hours. We just aren't made that way. I understand the "usefulness" of it, but there have to be some sort of long term effects.

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Amy, Boston, MA — Fri, 16 May 2008 18:27:25 GMT

As a medical student, I'm blown away by the inaccuracy of the information in this article.

I take Provigil for excessive sleepiness - and my neurologists certainly would laugh at the idea of it keeping someone up for 90 hours. Maybe if it's the first time you've taken it and you took 1000mg... honestly, I can fall asleep within 10 minutes anytime with the normal max dose of Provigil (no, I do not have narcolepsy). It's not the wonder drug you guys make it up to be.

Please consult with knowledgeable psychiatrists and sleep specialists in the future. It's this kind of article that makes it so difficult for people who need these medicines to get them!!! As physicians, should you really be promoting the abuse of these medicines?

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Mike, Phoenix, AZ — Fri, 16 May 2008 18:29:25 GMT

Have we really gotten to the point where it will require a quorum of 5 doctors to prescribe any medication, and multifactor locks to keep any less than 5 people from opening a pharmaceutical locker to get drugs out for people? Are we so dishonest, so hypocritical, and so obsessed with winning at all costs that this is inevitable?

How about good old-fashioned self-restraint? We need to teach our kids that. But then again, most of the parents are the same "win at all costs", "short-term fix" people who are the problem.

Unless a serious dose of self-restraint, honesty, and integrity hits this country, we're screwed.

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matt, phoenix, Az — Fri, 16 May 2008 21:19:27 GMT

Would provigil work for me who is on four different seizure meds and walks around all day like a zombie? Maybe just a small dose in the morning to get me through the day so I can sleep at night?

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Night nurse, Seattle, WA — Sat, 17 May 2008 01:10:57 GMT

What ever happened to a good night's sleep? Believe me, I ask myself that all the time. I know that I am not the only one who's life circumstances force a choice between a full night's sleep and our personal goals and ambitions. In my case, I am a nurse who works at night and goes to school during the day, slipping in a little sleep--2-4 hours at a time--where I can. Perhaps I'm a bad example, because I essentially have two full time jobs, but then again, I have classmates who do all that plus have kids.

And you know what, people are sick 24 hours a day. Emergencies that require alertness and intelligence to manage happen 24 hours a day. And if we're not on, if we screw up, what happens? We get sued.

I don't use any of those medications--I have a pretty hard time taking prescriptions, seeing as how I see the side effects and long term results of polypharm use all the time--but I'll admit to spending a fair chunk of cash on coffee, energy drinks, ginseng, and some awesome vitamins (my doctor, a naturopath, is alarmed at the effect my schedule has had on my body and neurotransmitters, but also understands why I do it).

As a side note, when I can manage to do it, I feel my best when I cut the crap out of my diet. For me that means to wheat (its sounds extreme, but by avoiding wheat I essentially elliminate a lot of other crap, especially the donuts and pastries that nurses--even though they should know better--tend to vaccumn up), cane sugar, and high fructose corn syrup. It does take extra work, and I don't always have the drive, but when I can manage it, it controls my blood sugar levels, and my energy stays consistent for a longer period of time.

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Phil , Portland, Or. — Sat, 17 May 2008 07:26:56 GMT

I don't think the research says you can function well on Provigil after being awake for 90 hours.Nobody in their right mind would expect to be awake for that long.
As for getting a good nights sleep being the answer, that seems rather simplistic given the issues people have who take this medication. I happen to be one of those people.
For years I had obstructive sleep apnea. I had developed a circadian rhythm disorder, depression and fatigue. Not only did I have a sleep disorder but I also abused cocaine and methamphetamine's for years resulting in more complications. For someone who can barely keep a thought together at times, these new medications are a blessing.Without them I would not be as effective in my work serving people. I just wish it didn't cost so much!!

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Ben, Somewhere, NA — Sat, 17 May 2008 11:23:50 GMT

Whats interesting about Provigil is that people are taking it - not to extend their wakeful, alert period - but to maintain concentration during their normal 9-5 working day. Its this which interests me - how often do people find their concentration wavering on a dull project?

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Ray, Buffalo, NY — Sat, 17 May 2008 13:55:28 GMT

Why is there no mention that prolonged sleep deprivation causes permanent brain damage? Try it (prolonged sleep deprivation) and see for yourself what happens when the mechanism for moving short-term memories into long-term storage is irreparably damaged.

Think about it (while you still can).

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bobm,Cranford,NJ — Sat, 17 May 2008 16:04:28 GMT

I have a Primary Brain Tumor...an Oligodendroglioma...Provigil has been tested and proven in clinical trials to improve cognitive, focus, attention and a significant increase in your complex registration...the more I share this information within the Primary Brain Tumor groups the responses are fantastic. It you can see some of the key data from the trials by google, UCLA, Provigil, Primary Brain Tumor. Facts are facts. If you have a friend that do to cancer they have fatigue or chemo brain...give Provigil a try...the Doctor will have a very difficult time no giving you the Rx.

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NEWT, BURLINGTON, IOWA — Sun, 18 May 2008 16:30:08 GMT

THANKS FOR ANOTHER INTERESTING COLUMN!
MY IQ IS 155, I AM AGE 66, I AM EDUCATED, A VORACIOUS READER AND I HAVE AN AMAZING MEMORY! I HAVE THE CAPACITY TO DRINK AS "THEY" SAY, "AS A FISH..."
I ENJOY DRINKING BEER, I HAVE FOR MANY YEARS DRANK; AFTER IMBIBING INNUMBERABLE TANKER TRUCK QUANTITIES OF "BUSCH" I STILL HAVE NO LOSS OF COGNITIVE ABILITY NOR DIMINISHED SHORT OR LONG MEMORY!!
MY QUESTION; AM I JUST SO BRILLIANT THAT I HAVE AN INEXHAUSTABLE SUPPLY OF BRAIN CELLS OR AM I AN EXCEPTION TO STUDIES THAT INDICATE ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION DESTROYS BRAIN CELLS?

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Amy Clouse, Severn, MD — Mon, 19 May 2008 05:01:26 GMT

It's illegal to sleep in the USA. IMO that's why people like me end up with chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, etc., etc. I think when you deprive a nation of sleep you increase the incidence of chronic illnesses, especially autoimmune diseases. Figure it out: The immune system is impaired by lack of sleep; impair it long enough and instead of fighting invading microbes, it turns on your body because it's confused (or maybe it's just trying to get you to sleep).
Can we afford this much chronic illness and disability? Look at the list of things linked to insufficient sleep: Obesity, which due to the humanization of addiction and alcoholism, is the new thing to bash and to dehumanize the victim - and possibly obesity's also increasing because people are all in recovery but in reality, they're substituting food for drugs or alcohol. It causes the same problems but now we are nice to the poor addicts and alcoholics but we bash the fat person (NOT the overeater; plenty of thin people eat like pigs and don't gain weight, we bash only those who "get caught").
Lack of sleep has also been linked to abuse of uppers like ice, speed, etc.
Most energy drinks are mostly sugar (obesity, anyone?).
Lack of sleep worsens psychiatric symptoms in those whose suffering from a baseline neurochemical disorder is worsened when lack of sleep messes even more with those chemicals in the brain. This means less control and/or more medication to control these illnesses.
People are more irritable (road rage and other assorted rages), cranky (loss of civility in public and private life), less able to focus (increase in road accidents adn falling asleep at the wheel).
People are desperate to turn off their brains for sleep for even a few hours and take medications that require 8 hours to clear the body - and sleep for only 4 despite the warnings on the TV and the bottle to "make sure you have 8 hours to devote to sleep before taking this medication." They sleep drive (more accidents, more 'it's not my fault'), sleep eat (obesity epidemic?), and do other things - whether or not truly aware of them - and blame it on amnesia from a sleep medication they did not take according to directions. And which would not have been needed if we allowed people to sleep.
And now, in the Great American Search to Demonize Sleep and Those Who Need It, we're starting to find off label uses for these medications to keep people awake.
Just do me one favor: Do what I did when I was told that my Restless Legs Syndrome was bothering others in my household. Go to webmd.com or some other equally reputable site and LOOK UP THIS STUFF BEFORE YOU TAKE IT. I can guarantee you that you will decide it's easier to fight for sleep and the time to do it than it is to take that pill. The side effects are worse by far than the ailment.
We have a Right to (insert something here) group for just about everything - even pedophiles have NAMBLA (N. American Man-Boy Love Association whose motto is "sex before 8 or else it's too late"), but NO ONE HAS STARTED A RIGHT TO SLEEP MOVEMENT.
Maybe we're all too tired?

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Chris R, Washington, DC — Sat, 24 May 2008 13:10:24 GMT

I take Concerta daily and have for nealry a decade. After being diagnosed with Sleep Apnea and using a C-Pap with limited results, my doctor prescribed Provigil.

I had to stop taking it after ten days. I could not sleep at all. I started hallucinating and haveing psychotic episodes.

This drug is NOT for everyone. Be careful it is powerful and has untold affect on the brain. It is weel known the the lack of sleep can be unhealthy and dangerous.

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BigBobby Planet Earth — Mon, 26 May 2008 11:47:27 GMT

Well, life has taught me one thing in my many experiences, "There is no magic bullet!" Though negative concequences may not be evident as of yet rest assured they are there. I mean, take a look back in history; I refuse to be that niave.

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BigBobby Planet Earth — Mon, 26 May 2008 11:50:37 GMT

Hey Newt,
With such a high IQ you should know that all capitol letters like that is the same as shouting. Just thought ya might like to know.

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MS'er, Central Illinois — Wed, 28 May 2008 21:44:13 GMT

I take Provigil for my MS as well 400 mg a day and I'm STILL TIRED all the time... your body gets used to it so every once in a while you have to take a "holiday" from it. Problem is when can I afford to feel like a zombie when I already do? It is very expensive, too, FYI.

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david,anytown,NC — Fri, 30 May 2008 03:28:34 GMT

All interesting, but I note this recurring idea that americans work so hard, don't sleep, no time for it, yet in asia and south america most folks seem to work more hours, make more family time, laugh more, and not constantly be searching for the caffiene and other drugs. Perhaps americans have just succumbed to the culture we create demanding entertainment, quick fixes, fighting and immediate gratification (where we put all our money) and have lost sight of pride of job well done, finding and enjoying wonder in the world, keeping what's important to us in mind, and being grateful for and utilizing the gifts and skills we have.

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matt flumerfelt, Valdosta, GA — Sat, 31 May 2008 01:08:29 GMT

"Despite having a massive IQ, being a very good writer of fiction"

No one with a massive IQ would describe themselves this way.

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Deb, Michigan — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:21:48 GMT

Newt-
Only the dumb brain cells die!!!!!!!!!!!

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Alice, Chicago, IL — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:54:51 GMT

I have mild ADHD but I hated how I felt when I was on drugs like Adderall. I couldn't think and so I now self regulate by talking myself into slowing down and concentrating (not as easy as it might sound) and avoiding medicine unless necessary. I can't imagine anyone taking this drug for fun.

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Ron Bo Houston, TX — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:16:42 GMT

Several aspects of sleep depravation that no-one has mentioned is paranoia, propensity towards aggressive or violent behavior, irrational thought processes, loss of co-ordination, etc.. I abused stimulants for about 3 years in my late teens, after several "3 day stints" with around 2 day recovery periods in between stints, I would begin to experience those symptoms and more regardless of the stimulant used.
When I finally stopped using them I was a raving, lunatic, paranoid beyond belief, violent and basically just crazier than bat-s!*t. It took months to recover. I am glad I wasn't a med student or DR. who knows what damage I would have done to peoples health.

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Christina, Cookevile,Tennessee — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 05:38:28 GMT

I would like to write on the flip side as a patient. I have several health conditions that require me to have me to private duty nurse in my home 24/7. I have noticed just how busy people can try to be. I have on nurse that I know works for 4 companies and almost every nurse I have has to work two jobs to make ends meet. It is a real shame they aren't paid what they desearve and this wouldn't have to be this way.

I have nurses that come from working 12 hours at one job all day no sleep and they expect to take care of me? They end up, sleep? What happens if they are sleeping when I have a seizure? They actually set a cell phone for an alarm clock so that they will wake up and take care of me. I have to yell to wake them up and they are in the same room with me. That is how tired they are. On ocassions, I Was unable to wake them up at all. The nurse that worked a 12, worked all night with me (who cat nap): Then, hurries up and washes up, puts on some makeup, changes some clothes, oh yeah, check on and provide care to ME the patient. All before the morning nurse gets here.

When there here, the talk on the phone and do OTHER jobs work over the phone.

I have even seen nurses fall asleep during "report" this is a summary of a entire shift given to the on-coming nurses of how the patient is doing.

I once had an ER Physician fall asleep while I was trying to explain why I came to ER. (and no I am not long winded).

I heard someone say the other day that they were having there 1st day off of work in 21 days straight. And someone else say, I haven't seen my kids in four days.

People fill there withe maximum amount of deadlines,
todo's, people, events, schedules, then pile five more things! Add the 1.5 kids and the pet and the latest news, tragedy, lies, rumors, lawsuits, wars/fights, corruption, disappointments, etc. to contend with and worry about.

I personally have a sleeping disorder wher I can not hit REM sleep. I am n ot sure there is anything in the world that would help me. I just wish everyone would slow down a little and enjoy life and little more.

When people stop serve themselves and start helping and truly caring about other people then things will really change in this world. We need CHANGE!!!

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Kenzie, Kansas City, MO — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:29:22 GMT

How dare people say 'what happened to nutrition and getting enough sleep?'. Maybe you get to work a "regular" job with "regular hours" but not all of us have that luxury. I do shift work, I work rotating 12 hour shifts that rotate every two months, I go from midnights to evenings to days and then start the rotation all over again. By the time I can finally get my sleep adjusted it is time to go to a new shift. These drugs were made for people like me, who do not have a choice to sleep when they want. I have a home and fiance and 2 dogs to take care of too. I am a police dispatcher so the fact that I am alert and can focus are obviously important. If these drugs do work and they are found to have very few if any side effects then I would definitely talk to my doctor about trying them to see if they help with my insomnia and lack of energy and motivation. Sometimes I am so tired that I can't even sleep, but I do not feel like doing anything either. Just because I am tired does not stop the fact that there are dishes and laundry and other things that need to be done to keep a household running.

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Tom Lake, Malone NY USA — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:57:53 GMT

This is probably another case of a drug that will be over prescribed until long-term side effects become evident. I get a full three hours sleep a night and my cognitive functions are fully intact and my short and long term memory are perfect. Also, my short and long term memory are perfect. 8^)

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Penny Rose, Chelsea, OKLA — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:43:41 GMT

Sleeping while awake, darn near KILLED ME!!!

For years, I'm 45, since high school I could sleep standing up, & fall a sleep ahile wild away, only to waken & startled, but remembering a dream. Oh, on occasion some one would snap their fingers, thinking I was just thinking about something in deep thought. Due to dieting, diet pills back in high school, 1981, things happened, my grades picked up, and I looked better.

Years later, while on the horse tracks, dieting was a part of it, so were diet pills, and awareness came naturally, good thing, horses are on the muscle. Not always did I have the diet pills, and when I didn't, the old me amerged, sleep was done, when and where ever. I use to go to bars with friends, and fall to sleep (No alcohol).

After this last time I was in college, working on my BS, I learned more about sleeping while awake, it's real. Then I started taking Zenadrine, and swimming, and taking a sleeping pill at night, all was great, then they took the MahGuHang out, and back to square one, plus I moved away from the pool, so the pounds packed on.

Having moved in to a social sci. minor, after being a criminal justice major, I learned more about sleep disorders, but didn't buy into it really. I too was one of those, eat good, blah. blah, blah, dispite not sleeping good, and still having all the same problems.

Then about 5yrs ago to make more $, I started working graveyard, hooked up with a diet dr, and a dr that would give me some sleep pills, all of a sudden, I was back on the program, and full of energy, & I was bucking frieght all night at Wal-mart.

After leaving that job, and just going to a security overnight job, I quit getting any of the pills, thinking I was ok (I could sleep on the job), then after work, on the way home it happened again.

I was wide awake, and the next thing I know, I was going over some brush, rocks, and a 3' wall and into a creek. Broken dislocated ankle, head injury, and banged up knees.

That was two months ago, a couple of weeks ago, I decided maybe I needed to reconcider that Sleep disorder appointment that I had deleted last year, because I thought that I didn't have a problem, and that maybe I was just a bad sleeper.

I could have KILLED SOMEONE, or MYSELF. As a result of my accident, I lost my vehicle (I live 35 miles from town), lost my job, income, and the bill collectors are calling, and life is miserable. To go to Dr's, I have to relay on a public assistance ride program for poor people.

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Cliff, Boston — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:49:05 GMT

"Well, you see, Norm, it's like this, a herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo. And when the herd is hunted, it is the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first. This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest members.

In much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Now, as we know, excessive intake of alcohol kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine. And that, Norm, is why you always feel smarter after a few beers."

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Mary, — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:28:11 GMT

I have read with interest all the blog on sleep, diet, lifestyle etc. etc. My friend, who had Hashimotos Disease that destroyed her thyroid, and anemia so severe she could have died, was put on Provigil as an adjunct therapy. She hadnt felt that good in years. Having witnessed her new energy, I approached my Doctor who is treating me for an immune deficiency, to ask about the use of Provigil following my IVIG treatments. To make it short, I am able to get off the sofa, and will probably be able to retire and not go on disability. To all those out there with MS, Chronic Fatique Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Immune Deficiencies, and AutoImmune disorders there is a life available to you with better living through chemistry. To those of you who are healthy, dont judge what you havent experienced. I would rather be a contributing member of society, then paralyzed on the sofa. If it takes Provigil to accomplish this, so be it.

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Mary, Austin, TX — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:31:37 GMT

I have read with interest all the blog on sleep, diet, lifestyle etc. etc. My friend, who had Hashimotos Disease that destroyed her thyroid, and anemia so severe she could have died, was put on Provigil as an adjunct therapy. She hadnt felt that good in years. Having witnessed her new energy, I approached my Doctor who is treating me for an immune deficiency, to ask about the use of Provigil following my IVIG treatments (like chemo). To make it short, I am able to get off the sofa, and will probably be able to work to retirement and not go on disability. To all those out there with MS, Chronic Fatique Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Immune Deficiencies, and AutoImmune disorders there is a life available to you with better living through chemistry. To those of you who are healthy, dont judge what you havent experienced. I would rather be a contributing member of society, then paralyzed on the sofa. If it takes Provigil to accomplish this, so be it.

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Marc. M, a, r, c. — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 03:01:44 GMT

Better living through chemistry!

Ritalin, nicotine and caffeine for breakfast. Cannabis with lunch. Alcohol with dinner. Xanax to get a good night's sleep.

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Michelle, Indianapolies, IN — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:56:45 GMT

Drugs like Adderall and Ritalin are very addictive. I took them in college and it did indeed help me study much longer and harder and actually get better grades. No one talks about the fact that after you take it for a while its very addictive just like other stimulants. In fact,it's better than other stimulants, and it feels ok to take because its legal. After one year of taking adderall, it took me two years after to feel normal again not taking it. It took me two years for my dopamine level to be normal again to where I can make myself feel happy without the help of Adderall. I hope other people can learn from this. Drugs like these should not be messed around with. The results of high performance in school do not out way the results of how I felt for years afterwards.

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chris manley, devon. torquay — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:41:20 GMT

doubt u can help me, my name is christopher manley. i live in torquay devon england. i have a problem with my nose. i blow my nose between 20 and thirty times a day, an when i do there is so much coming out of it its scary.its been happening for years,always on my left nostril. this may sound weird but i can feel myself getting dummer.the left side of my brain is half the size of my right and feels empty, i cant speak to anyone without messing up my words or forgetting something. an is painful alot of the time. docs say mucus isnt brain cells but im 100% sure it is. for eg i decided to measure my head over a year ago an it measured 23 an a half inches around.i measured it the ova day and it was just below 23inc. i will measure it nxt year. which hopefully prove im right.if u feel u can help me or give me some advice, please give me a call afternoon times on 07783082889 thanku for your time c m i cant read emails or txt coz of my screen so please call me

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Jeanette Radder, Manalapan NJ — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 03:27:11 GMT

I wish that I had some provigil while taking my SATs! I did well but I hang out with really smart people so out of the people i hang out with I did the worst. Can you imagine feeling dumb after getting an 800 in the english section and a 670 on the math? Oh well I also wanted to agree with Holey Celarier. I am smart and i multi task but I too can't remember the names of people and teachers that I see every day. I hope someone decides that it is a syndrom and i get to take this smart drug!