Lots of stress .. New job in two weeks. Moving into a new condo in a few weeks. 5 Classes this semester at night. (finishing up by BSEE). Too little sleep.
Remember, when comes a a stressful lineup, DO NOT use any psychoactive substances, SUCH AS, coffee/tea/alcohol/marijuana/amphetamine (Ritalin/Adderall)..
They alter the dopamine balance in such a way to greatly enhance short term concentration/ steady scheduling. However, these effects wane as the brain adjusts to the higher dopamine level. Once a new receptor count has been established (it lowers), you would need even more of the substance to maintain the original benefits. Eventually, the receptor count will drop so low, that you will become depressed if you're short those substances.
The problem with this cycle , is that it can not be maintained.. The only natural maintenance is sleeping when you're tired..
And to never take on responsibilities so dire, that they prevent you from normal sleep..
Of course, the exception is situations like WAR, fighter-pilots take meth when they're in the air and tired (go-pills). Their dextroamphetamine is actually stronger than regular meth that drug addicts use.. can't lose those million dollar planes..
