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.

  • apfelwoiSchoppen@lemmy.worldEnglish
    1·
    2 hours 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.

  • lurch (he/him)@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    8·
    9 hours 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.

      • waxEnglish
        5·
        7 hours ago

        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

      • NegativeInf@lemmy.worldEnglish
        14·
        10 hours 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
            2·
            8 hours 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.

          • ShaunaTheDead@fedia.io
            1·
            8 hours ago

            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.

  • Rimu@piefed.socialEnglish
    4·
    10 hours ago

    Recently I’ve found green tea to be amazing and without the jitteryness of coffee. There are many kinds to try, all quite different!

  • The Snark Urge@lemmy.worldEnglish
    1·
    10 hours 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.