Drugs, alcohol, and now coffee! I’ve used a variety of substances to self medicate while in a depressed mood. A few years ago I cut out cannabis, and I stay away from using alcohol when I’m down, but I have no limits with coffee. It seems like I can drink as much as I want whenever I want and it doesn’t create the same problems it does when my mood is better.

  • lurch (he/him)@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    7·
    2 months ago

    People who drink lots of coffee often get stomach/intestine problems after many years. Cola also has long term side effects (from sugar or sweeteners). I therefore suggest you look into caffeinated water and/or guarana to mitigate any health problems by not overusing one source of caffeine.

  • apfelwoiSchoppen@lemmy.worldEnglish
    6·
    2 months ago

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, American Heart Association, etc recommend a 400mg daily limit for caffiene. It may be affecting you in more ways than you know.

    • trainsaresexy@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      5·
      2 months ago

      400mg

      I’m still under that or about there. I had 3 french presses and a moka pot yesterday, that’s a bit above 400mg but represents peak consumption.

      Also, I don’t think I care. Better than the alternatives I have access to.

      • NegativeInf@lemmy.worldEnglish
        12·
        2 months ago

        Paradoxical stimulant response and substance abuse disorder points to ADHD, often misdiagnosed in adults as anxiety and depression.

        I was misdiagnosed for 10 years with no effect from the meds for anxiety and depression. Stimulant meds work well for me. Not for everyone tho.

          • NegativeInf@lemmy.worldEnglish
            6·
            2 months ago

            Asked my therapist to refer me to a psychiatrist that could do ADHD testing. They did an interview and 2 different IQ tests. Now I see my psychiatrist every 30 days to get my controlled substance prescription.

  • b34n5@lemmy.worldEnglish
    3·
    2 months ago

    Me too. I started smoking cannabis and drinking alcohol until I got sick with schizophrenia; it was then that I had to stop using cannabis. Now I occasionally drink beer; but above all, I consume a lot of caffeine, in my case in the form of energy drinks.

  • The Snark Urge@lemmy.worldEnglish
    2·
    2 months ago

    I used to do a whole pot of coffee a day. It was definitely a rush. At other times I’d drink like 2 litres of yerba mate every day. Would mix it with peppermint. I was a little out of control.