Many college students misuse prescription stimulants like Adderall. But a new study from the University of Wyoming finds that caffeine may be a safe and…
A few months ago I had a 250ml energy drink (78mg caffeine) to power through a lab report after avoiding caffeine for a few years and it honestly felt like a more anxious and jittery version of the dexamphetamine I used recreationally a few times back in '18
Unfortunately, for some of us, caffeine calms us down enough that it puts us straight to sleep. I drink caffeine at night if I’m having trouble sleeping. I get the stimulant effect when I’ve already taken my meds - it definitely sharpens my focus then, but sans actual stimulants, it puts me to sleep better than Benadryl.
As someone diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, my first response is “wait, did we not already know this?”
Seriously, reliance on a lot of caffeine is such a typical way for ADHD folks to self-medicate, especially prior to being diagnosed.
Have you ever drank so much coffee it feels like you’re medicated?
A few months ago I had a 250ml energy drink (78mg caffeine) to power through a lab report after avoiding caffeine for a few years and it honestly felt like a more anxious and jittery version of the dexamphetamine I used recreationally a few times back in '18
I used to use nicotine patches + coffee and it was basically like being in Ritalin.
If I can drink 1L of coffee inside an hour I’m in the zone
If I can drink 1L of coffee I’m in the bathroom.
AKA: The Zone
Pot’o’Zone
Unfortunately, for some of us, caffeine calms us down enough that it puts us straight to sleep. I drink caffeine at night if I’m having trouble sleeping. I get the stimulant effect when I’ve already taken my meds - it definitely sharpens my focus then, but sans actual stimulants, it puts me to sleep better than Benadryl.
Same here. Nothing can cure my insomnia quicker than a cup of coffee!