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Re:Ask HN: I'm writing a book about white-collar drug use, i... by TheAdamAndChe on Monday February 26, 2018 @11:13AM (#16466319)
I don't currently use it or other stimulants because I'm recently graduated, currently unemployed, and looking for work. Well I suppose I take caffeine, but I've mostly cycled off that too, and only take a single 200mg pill per day. If I get a job that requires a steady flow state or a high amount of productivity, I very likely will begin using it again.

I use it because I am not naturally suited for the work. I have a genetic variation(gs224) that makes me tired all of the time and stimulation-deprived. However in our current economy, it seems like the only career path I can take that will work with my abrasive, likely autistic personality while still providing long-term career growth opportunities.

Re:Ask HN: I'm writing a book about white-collar drug use, i... by Eilene on Monday February 26, 2018 @11:28AM (#16466464)
It sounds like you would need a stimulant of some sort, just to counter the genetic issue. Thanks for your candor.