Coffee, yay or nay?

[gustavofring]

I have a love-hate relationship with the substance. Some days it really picks me up and gets me going, other days I have the feeling it wears me out and actually causes fatigue. It's usually in cycles (this probably has a lot to do with the way it affects my sleeping).

As far as anxiety goes, I think coffee (even 2 cups) can make me extremely jittery and get me in an anxious or nervous mood (the quick heartbeats etc.)

I would probably be a more focussed and less anxious person without it.

What are your experiences?

 

[Flanscho]

I drink coffee only rarely. Normally I stick to tea. I got one of these chrome glass teapots. And I like it, when I'm at home after work, and the little candle under the pot lights up the whole thing, and makes the golden tee shine like a warm lantern. ^^

Also I like feeling and smelling the tea leaves and so on. ^^

 

[Amitush123]

Have not touched coffee for months and feel no difference while doing sports..anyone ever felt any change while getting rid of coffee?

 

[gustavofring]

Have not touched coffee for months and feel no difference while doing sports..anyone ever felt any change while getting rid of coffee?

You also don't feel generally calmer while doing everyday things?

 

[Nathália]

Caffeine is not for me, especially when taking anxiety medicine it makes it worse. I know what you're talking about with the symptoms because I experience the same thing.
I had to stop drinking sodas completely, along with coffee. It makes me crash, but when I crash I can't sleep and it takes me forever to shake the tired feeling.
I tried an energy drink, one can and I had to go to the Doctor right away because I couldn't sleep and was highly agitated.

I wished that worked for me, Ive tried all kinds of things for energy, but only changing my diet helped.

 

[Amitush123]

You also don't feel generally calmer while doing everyday things?

Hmm well I am usually a very calm person, but yes, I do feel a little bit less tense..besides, a glass of milk is just as good as coffee ::

 

[Rawz]

I like coffee. I didn't regularly start drinking it until about a year ago. I stopped for awhile because my parents were making such a big deal about caffeine. Apparenlty my mom is now really sensitive to caffeine and can't have any otherwise it gives her headaches. And my dad makes a big about possible impact on sleep and always avoids it after dinner.

Anyway, I stopped for awhile but didn't really notice a difference as far as anxiety goes. I only drink it in the morning, usually with breakfast, and I only have 16 ounces most days. If anything, it helps me.

 

[BlueDays]

I gave up coffee last year and feel much calmer. I used it for a boost in energy, but it was not worth it because it affected my moods too much.

 

[Valhalla]

Coffee is one of my most favoritue things ever. I only get jittery if I drink very large doses and eat little. But without coffee I'm pretty sure I'll have a headache, and the day is just missing something. The caffeine's effect seized to properly work after my coffee began to be routine when I was younger. It's no eye-opener exactly, but sure, I wont be as tired and feel better if I've been drinking it.

 

[P+G]

I've only had coffee from those 3-in-1 sachets so I haven't tasted real good quality coffee. Is there a big difference? I only drink it in the afternoons because for some reason drinking coffee in the morning hurts my stomach. I don't think coffee affects me much at all because afterwards I can fall asleep straight away. Ooh, I want to try iced lattes.

 

[Amitush123]

I've only had coffee from those 3-in-1 sachets so I haven't tasted real good quality coffee. Is there a big difference? I only drink it in the afternoons because for some reason drinking coffee in the morning hurts my stomach. I don't think coffee affects me much at all because afterwards I can fall asleep straight away. Ooh, I want to try iced lattes.

You must try a combonation of chocolate milk and coffee

 

[coyote]

quadruple espresso with a twist of lemon peel

 

[DevC]

Love coffee, non in the morning means a headache, but too much means jitters, sometimes I can have more and become super productive, but I have to hit the mood and dose just right.

 

[P+G]

You must try a combonation of chocolate milk and coffee

Sounds good.

 

[Section_31]

I love my morning medium triple triple. I dont care whats going on, if im late, on time, if the worlds ending, it'll wait till i have my coffee. I cant get going without it.

I only have 1 cup a day mind you. It feels wierd having it at noon or later.

 

[Opaline]

Ewwwwwwwwwwwww, coffee.

Seriously, I don't understand why people love the stuff (besides the caffeine). It tastes horrible. Unless it's in ice cream or a frozen drink form (with gigantic amounts of sugar).

Too much caffeine makes me really jittery and my anxiety worse.

I prefer a glass of icewater in the morning to wake me up. It really works

 

[WeirdyMcGee]

I haven't had coffee since highschool. Never really liked it - plus it's bad for dehydration, sleep disorders and anxiety... not that not drinking coffee makes me feel any better but I hear I'd be worse off if I were to drink it daily.

I tend to stay away from caffeine and chocolate in general.

 

[Amitush123]

Ewwwwwwwwwwwww, coffee.

Seriously, I don't understand why people love the stuff (besides the caffeine). It tastes horrible. Unless it's in ice cream or a frozen drink form (with gigantic amounts of sugar).

Too much caffeine makes me really jittery and my anxiety worse.

I prefer a glass of icewater in the morning to wake me up. It really works

Well, students seem to be fond of it but water is way better, way to go for the healthy attitude!

 

[Starry]

Coffee? Can't stand the stuff... It tastes revolting... I don't even like coffee flavoured chocolates! And as for caffeine... I think I'm anxious enough without adding a substance which will stress my body further... Just water (3 litres a day) and fruit juice for me, thank you.

 

[Opaline]

I drink coffee only rarely. Normally I stick to tea. I got one of these chrome glass teapots. And I like it, when I'm at home after work, and the little candle under the pot lights up the whole thing, and makes the golden tee shine like a warm lantern. ^^

Also I like feeling and smelling the tea leaves and so on. ^^

That is SO COOL. I want one. I love tea.

I also want one of these (ridiculously expensive) Teavana cast iron tea sets:

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