I'm Immune to Caffeine

sthief09 · #1 08-10-2005, 01:39 PM

what do I do? after getting 5 shots of espresso on ice twice a day for the last 3 months, it doesn't work for me anymore. I think bumping it to 8 shots would probably be really bad for me, but I'm chronically tired despite going to bed more or less at hte same time every night and getting 7-9 hours. I need something to pick me up. red bull also doesn't work for me.

and speed and coke aren't an option

Tron · #2 08-10-2005, 01:41 PM

Adderall?

Laomedon · #3 08-10-2005, 01:47 PM

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Adderall?

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I would second this idea, but unless you're prescribed it, daily usage will lead to dependency (addiction) and is definitely -EV in the long run.

I am not prescribed adderall, but use it occasionally when I have something substantial to do (paper, project, large buy-in tournament). It's definitely going to keep you awake, the risk of dependancy is the only concern.

sthief09 · #4 08-10-2005, 02:20 PM

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Adderall?

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well I have ADHD so I've been on adderall in the past, and it just doesn't work well for me. I end up organizing [censored] but never getting anything done. I should've mentioned that

BottlesOf · #5 08-10-2005, 02:22 PM

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I end up organizing [censored] but never getting anything done.

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I'm picturing Josh organizing his books and papers according to the Dewey Decimal system while dressed like an accountant. Then I'm picturing you just sitting there twiddling your thumbs over you organized desk. This is cracking me up.

Sifmole · #6 08-10-2005, 02:45 PM

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Adderall?

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well I have ADHD so I've been on adderall in the past, and it just doesn't work well for me. I end up organizing [censored] but never getting anything done. I should've mentioned that

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I am going to give you a serious, out-there, answer based on the ADHD diagnosis and the run-down feeling:

Change your diet, eat a GF/CF ( gluten-free and Casein-free ) diet. Do a search and you will find alot about it. Basically no wheat, flour, bread stuff ( although there are alternatives at the super market ) and no milk-based products ( cheese, milk, yogurt, etc ). Do this for two weeks and it will likely make you feel significantly better.

I would also add a multi-vitamin w/ significant iron to your daily routine. If you have regular problems with your bowels ( many ADHD people do ), Taurine is often helpful. There is also something called IGG2000 which is often helpful.

Taurine and IGG2000 will help you better process the food you eat, if you are having this issue it will make you feel much better. The change in diet is predicated on theory that many ADHD individuals are actually experiencing a food intolerance. Iron helps carry oxygen around the body, anemics feel very tired because they are low in iron.

Oh and in all these cases you will want to cut out the caffeine intake.

touchfaith · #7 08-10-2005, 01:41 PM

Switch to decaf for 2 weeks. Really. You'd be amazed at the results when going back to caffinated.

I drink a shitload of coffee and have to give my body a break once in a while or it becomes like drinking water.

[censored] · #8 08-10-2005, 01:42 PM

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what do I do? after getting 5 shots of espresso on ice twice a day for the last 3 months, it doesn't work for me anymore. I think bumping it to 8 shots would probably be really bad for me, but I'm chronically tired despite going to bed more or less at hte same time every night and getting 7-9 hours. I need something to pick me up. red bull also doesn't work for me.

and speed and coke aren't an option

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As a long time Moutain Dew addict I have been through this many times. I tend to get very tired when I get dehydrated. So I would suggest A) exercising before you go to bed to ensure a good sleep and B) drinking gatorade in the morning which has worked for me.

SomethingClever · #9 08-10-2005, 01:45 PM

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A) exercising before you go to bed to ensure a good sleep

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This doesn't work for everyone. Vigorous exercise in the evening will actually prevent me from getting to sleep. I do tend to sleep well when I finally get there, though.

HopeydaFish · #10 08-10-2005, 01:51 PM

Good point. Drinking a lot of water will help out with the tiredness. Most caffeinated drinks will dehydrate you, and dehydration will give you the runned down feeling.