I tried this for almost three months, after hearing your recommendation. Did OK with it, I was able to resume my daily activities without any stimulants. But I just felt so unproductive and slow....didn't seem like things were improving.
So it's back to coffee for me, but less. Just a cup in the morning and maybe one in the afternoon.
Even though I'm just using the XR version I've always been super cautious with stims. You build a tolerance so quickly. Ran lots of ephedrine and was always thinking I'd be taking a "study drug" in the future. It's hard to not feel less productive. It's like coming off juice though. You know it'll be a little shittier, but if you get your poop in a group at least you can make everything else a bit more accommodating.
Really thinking about the Modafinil now... I'll make a doctor's appointment before the new year. The shift work screws me over and with my wife's practicum, I may be looking at working graveyards until summer. Someone shoot me, plz.