Caffeine...what does it do for you?

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  • catk78
  on Nov. 8, 2009 at 3:54 PM

• I started drinking coffee when I was in college and never thought I would be one of those people that could not function without it. Well here I am over 10 years later and if I do not have it within the first 30 min of waking up.....I am a total crab!! I can't function, talk, really move without it. Other than that morning cup though it does nothing for me for the rest of the day. I do work nights and at about 3 or 4 am I need a small cup to keep me awake

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  • jenniepepsi
  on Nov. 8, 2009 at 3:55 PM

• hey Ive never been on adderall yet. i was on meds back when they only used adderall for scyztophrenic patients. does it work for adhd?
  

  Quoting inspain:
  
  

  I have ADHD, so the caffeine can even me out on the days that I skip my Adderall.  I mostly like it because it can sub for food on mornings when I won't have time to eat for a while.
  

  
  

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  • ShadowRaven
  on Nov. 8, 2009 at 3:58 PM

• I have had ADHD since I was a kid and caffeine used to make me tired. But ever since I had ds last year, it doesn't seem to have an effect on me either way anymore. But if I don't drink any, my ADHD tends to rear it's ugly head lol.
  

  Quoting myfoursonsks:
  
  

  I have heard that people that have ADD or ADHD or more likely to get a sedative affect from caffeine. I have been diagnosed with ADD and caffeine does make me tired.  It is that whole stimulants have the opposite effect on people with ADD.

  Not saying that is the situation for your mom and brother, but it does make me wonder why it has that affect on some people.
  

  Quoting mom2cindylouwho:
  
  

  
  

  Quoting Pnukey:
  
  

  Caffeine gives me energy and takes away headaches.  

  
  BUT ... both my brother and Mom drink coffee before bed because it' helps them sleep!!!!

  
  

  
  

  Come join my group, The Speakeasy!
  

  http://www.cafemom.com/group/TheSpeakeasy

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  • Xstitchinmom
  on Nov. 8, 2009 at 5:52 PM

• I'm addicted to caffeine. I try to limit myself to one can of soda a day. I use to drink three cans a day for years. If I go two or three days without any caffeine, I get headaches and feel crabby...

  

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  • myfoursonsks
  on Nov. 8, 2009 at 7:58 PM

• Adderall works for me.  The only side effect that I have is a warm, tingly feeling in my mouth when it first starts working.  I don't take the time released kind.  I like to be able to take it when I think I need it and wear off quickly.
  

  Quoting jenniepepsi:
  
  

  hey Ive never been on adderall yet. i was on meds back when they only used adderall for scyztophrenic patients. does it work for adhd?
  

  Quoting inspain:
  
  

  I have ADHD, so the caffeine can even me out on the days that I skip my Adderall.  I mostly like it because it can sub for food on mornings when I won't have time to eat for a while.
  

   

  
  

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  • OxbAbIebxO
  on Nov. 8, 2009 at 8:00 PM

• It doesn't make me tired or give me energy. I just love coffee. If I don't drink it I get massive migraines and I would rather drink a coffee then take medicine LOL IDK why I just would.

  
  
  

  

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  • retsillacam
  on Nov. 8, 2009 at 8:01 PM

• nothing.
  

  
  

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