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.
18 Comments
kometes@lemmy.world · 12 pts · 1y
Mind your sleep schedule, otherwise enjoy...
mayo@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 1y
It doesn't seem to affect me in the way it normally does. I can drink coffee at 6 and sleep at 1130.
NegativeInf@lemmy.world · 18 pts · 1y
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.
mayo@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 1y
How did you end up getting diagnosed?
NegativeInf@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 1y
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.
ShaunaTheDead@fedia.io · 4 pts · 1y
If you're in Canada, there's an online service called Frida https://www.talkwithfrida.com/
I was personally diagnosed by a psychiatrist who I was referred to by my family doctor. I think you have to go through a psychiatrist at least while you're titrating your dose but then your family doctor may be able to take over once you're about where you need to be.
wax@feddit.nu · 7 pts · 1y
The half-time of caffeine in our bodies is pretty long, like 6 hours IIRC. Might affect the quality of sleep even if you manage to fall asleep
mayo@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
I feel like my sleep is better than normal, nothing is compounding.
I'm feeling better today finally. Woke up at 8am, energy is good, thinking clearly. Ready to take a break from social media for a while.
wax@feddit.nu · 3 pts · 1y
That's good then. I also love coffee and drink absurd amounts during the day :-)
lurch@sh.itjust.works · 11 pts · 1y
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.
mayo@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
It's only when I'm deep in depression, the vast majority of the time I only drink 1-2 cups a day.
apfelwoiSchoppen@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 1y
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.
mayo@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 1y
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.
randomdeadguy@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 1y
Woopsie. Thanks for the heads up
rimu@piefed.social · 6 pts · 1y
Recently I've found green tea to be amazing and without the jitteryness of coffee. There are many kinds to try, all quite different!
krathalan@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Adding onto this, I didn't enjoy green tea until I started brewing it gong fu style with loose leaves. Teabags are acceptable for black tea but completely ruin green imo.
It's also worth noting that there's a noticable flavor and taste difference between different types of green (for example, I dislike the popular dragonwell, but love maofeng/mountain green tips). There's also a gulf of difference between Chinese and Japanese green teas, due to the processing. Usually Chinese tea is pan/wok/hot air fried, leading to a more nutty and complex profile, whereas Japanese greens tend to be steamed, leading to a more vegetal taste.
I also really like matcha, if you can afford the initial investment. It's definitely unique and can be an acquired taste. I really like the ippodo Sayaka/Horai, since it doesn't have a very strong umami taste, which can be off putting for people new to matcha.
Edit: and yes, there is actual science backing up your interpretation of green tea being less jittery. The L-theanine, an amino acid unique to green tea and a few mushroom varieties, has a balancing effect when paired with caffeine.
b34n5@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 1y
Gradually_Adjusting@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
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.
mayo@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
Never had yerba matte but I have an Italian friend and he drinks it non stop.