LisaM 0 #1 May 11, 2006 Does caffeine wake you up? I am canstantly bummed it does nothing for me... I can drink a 6 pack of jolt and go to bed...... ~ Lisa ~ Do you Rigminder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindercles 0 #2 May 11, 2006 But how do you feel if you go without it for a couple days? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaM 0 #3 May 11, 2006 The same...... ~ Lisa ~ Do you Rigminder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #4 May 11, 2006 For me its kind of self medicating. ADHD, type affliction. Caffeine is a stimulant and works on a smaller level then a Rx, at least thats my opinion and I am no doctor so I may be wrong. I can not go through a morning without at least a small dose of caffeine. I switched to 50 / 50 coffee and although still get headaches they are not as severe but I am still able to jump start my day. It does not keep me awake, stress does that.Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 67 #5 May 11, 2006 I have the coffee pot on a timer so it is ready when I wake up. I don't know if it really helps or it is just a habit. Caffeine helps my son get rid of a migrane if he catches it soon enoughYou can't be drunk all day if you don't start early! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaM 0 #6 May 11, 2006 QuoteCaffeine helps my son get rid of a migrane if he catches it soon enough Caffeine is in most painkillers... helps open up the blood vessels if I remember correctly.......... ~ Lisa ~ Do you Rigminder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #7 May 11, 2006 Caffeine doesn't wake me up. I'm ADHD, and therefore the caffeine has the perverse effect of calming me down. I love coffee and I start most mornings with it. But I don't need it, per se. I just got a coffee this morning, which was my first since Monday. I'm not hooked on it like I was in college. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 67 #8 May 11, 2006 Interesting.. I noticed it was an ingredient in Excedrin MigraineYou can't be drunk all day if you don't start early! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiittycatt 0 #9 May 11, 2006 Depends on what kind of caffeine. Soda does nothing to me. But if I have several shots of espresso then I can feel it. 'Celebrate we will, cause life is short but sweet for certain' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaM 0 #10 May 11, 2006 I would assume that is because an espresso is much stronger than what you find in a soda. ~ Lisa ~ Do you Rigminder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hexadecimal 0 #11 May 11, 2006 I can't fall asleep if I haven't had any through the course of a day Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaM 0 #12 May 11, 2006 That is called caffeine addiction.... ~ Lisa ~ Do you Rigminder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiittycatt 0 #13 May 11, 2006 Actually a shot of espresso is about the same as a can of soda. Its just easier to drink. Same goes for a cup of coffee. I've just always been able to feel caffeine from coffee products much more then that in soda. 'Celebrate we will, cause life is short but sweet for certain' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl1 0 #14 May 11, 2006 Ya me too. I drink Diet Coke constantly. I can drink it right before bed and still fall right asleep. I have always been like that even when I was little. I tried going a month with out drinking anything with caffeine once, but there was no difference at all.Fly like a girl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaM 0 #15 May 11, 2006 Ever try to down a soda really fast to see if that giveo you the same affect as espresso? ~ Lisa ~ Do you Rigminder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaM 0 #16 May 11, 2006 QuoteYa me too. I drink Diet Coke constantly. I can drink it right before bed and still fall right asleep. I have always been like that even when I was little. I tried going a month with out drinking anything with caffeine once, but there was no difference at all. Dumb caffeine.... *kicks ground* ~ Lisa ~ Do you Rigminder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EricaH 0 #17 May 11, 2006 It doesn't keep me awake, but without my morning dose I get a HEADACHE! There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fast 0 #18 May 11, 2006 I got sick of _having_ to drink a can of moutain dew to stay awake. I just toughed it out and quit drinking anything with caffeine in it. The only time I break down is at the bar on the weekend if I am getting tired and want to stay out longer. I do feel it the next couple of days too. Other than that, I feel much better now that I don't need it to make it through the day. The headaches did suck when I was getting off it though.~D Where troubles melt like lemon drops Away above the chimney tops That's where you'll find me. Swooping is taking one last poke at the bear before escaping it's cave - davelepka Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2fat2fly 0 #19 May 11, 2006 The older I get, the more sensitive I appear to be with it. I used to drink tea or soda exclusively. Now if I drink anything caffinated after 6 pm, I have a lot of trouble going to sleep.I am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnsisland 0 #20 May 11, 2006 QuoteDoes caffeine wake you up? I am canstantly bummed it does nothing for me... I can drink a 6 pack of jolt and go to bed...... Ahhh Lisa...people who are not affected by caffeine might do well to take an AD/HD test. People who can fall asleep with stimulants in there body, are usually members of an elite group of people whose focusing ability is improved by Rx stimulants. http://amenclinic.com/ac/tests/ Have fun, and I bet I would be safe in welcoming you to the "I can take stimulants, and fall asleep club, also know as I have been diagnosed with AD/HD club." Jeff Usual disclaimers apply, I am not a Dr., trained (or untrained) mental therapist of any sort, law rocketeer, certified in anything besides screwing up PC's and networks, and always consult a trained, certified, degreed, person before considering any thoughts espoused herein.Arch? I can arch just fine with my back to the ground. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sweetness 0 #21 May 11, 2006 It wakes me up in the morning, but I'll never ever drink coffee after 6 pm again ! The last time I did that, was around 8 pm, and at 2 am I was still tossing and turning in my bed - more awake than I am during the day "Ha ! I laugh at danger and drop ice cubes down the vest of fear ..." (Blackadder) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaM 0 #22 May 11, 2006 QuoteYour results indicate that it is unlikely that you have adult ADD. ~ Lisa ~ Do you Rigminder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #23 May 11, 2006 Quote I can drink a 6 pack of jolt and go to bed...... I think that is your problem. For cafine to work you should only ingest small amounts. Here is why. When you take in a massive quantity of caffine the body does a rebounding effect. You have a spike, so the body crashes you our. However if you ingest a little caffine you won't get the peak so the body will have just enough to keep you twitchy, but you won't get a sudden surge of energy. The less you injest the less the body has to react to.Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #24 May 11, 2006 QuoteCaffeine doesn't wake me up. I'm ADHD, and therefore the caffeine has the perverse effect of calming me down. So what exactly is the perverse effect. Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaM 0 #25 May 11, 2006 QuoteQuote I can drink a 6 pack of jolt and go to bed...... I think that is your problem. For cafine to work you should only ingest small amounts. Here is why. When you take in a massive quantity of caffine the body does a rebounding effect. You have a spike, so the body crashes you our. However if you ingest a little caffine you won't get the peak so the body will have just enough to keep you twitchy, but you won't get a sudden surge of energy. The less you injest the less the body has to react to. I didn't say that I do drink that much caffeine... I said that I can... even if I've had none for months.... ~ Lisa ~ Do you Rigminder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
