Do you have a coffee/caffeine addiction?

This is something I just kind of realised. I drink coffee fairly regularly, a cup or two on most days. Never really thought of it as an addiction because when we say addiction we usually think of a degree of harm done, that addictions are something you're supposed to "kick". Coffee (or caffeine) generally doesn't cause much in terms of health or social problems, so that's never been a concern, and coffee is plentiful and abundant, so it's almost always available. So I never really reflected much at all on my coffee consumption and what it means.

But then this morning I was going for my daily cup and I realised I was out of coffee. I had a small moment of panic and then anger, my day is no longer going as planned and that's going to irritate me.

Luckily I can just go buy some more later, so not a big deal. But I would say, yes, this is an addiction.

Anyone have similar feelings?

Caffeine yes, coffee no. I need about three cans of pop every day or I get a headache. JML897

I drink one cup of coffee every week, if even. I rarely drink fizzy drinks.

I do drink tea once or twice a week, but only rooibos tea

[QUOTE="JML897"]Caffeine yes, coffee no. I need about three cans of pop every day or I get a headache. British_Azimio

That's one thing I'm thankful for, I only drink coffee and tea black. I just prefer the taste, but it works out as a pretty solid harm-reduction strategy, seeing as how coffee alone is a decently healthy drink, assuming your heart isn't in overdrive all day.

Caffeine yes, coffee no. I need about three cans of pop every day or I get a headache. JML897

I tell you guys, I couldn't imagine drinking even one can of pop a day. I would feel so bloated and I'd be coughing up so much phlegm. SteverXIII

Although I tend to have around three cups of coffee a day, I wouldn't say I'm addicted to it. I usually just have it when I wake up or if I'm feeling tired... Like right now at 3:30am.

brb...

No.

I've been drinking a hell of a lot more coffee lately...up to a dozen cups a day. I believe it's partly to 'replace' other, more elusive uppers. I really just hate being tired and not up to peak performance.British_Azimio

I think it's more of a habitual "addiction" than a real one ;)

From personal experience at least, I'd say you'd have to be areally dedicatedcoffee drinker, to build up a caffeine dependance.

Do people really feel that "boost" when the drink coffee?

i drink like 10 16oz coffees daily

sometimes when I have a cup of coffee and a cup or two of tea for a few days in a row, I get a headache when I stop. not sure if it's actually related.

don't think I do thoughh.
I usually stop drinking coffee for a few days after drinking it for a few days, and cut down on tea or drink decaffeinated tea along with it.

drink tea most days though, but only one or two depending on what I dooo, an' it doesn't need to be caffeinated.

Do people really feel that "boost" when the drink coffee?

DeadMan1290

Absolutely. Just don't expect it to compensate for sleep, you're not going to be at peak performance.

Edit: I would'nt be surprised of many of the "withdrawel symptoms" people experience, are actually your body reacting to over exertion.

All from a personal pov of course. I've spent lengthy periods of drinking at least a liter of coffee each day, and I don't feel the slightest craving after becoming well rested.

Do people really feel that "boost" when the drink coffee?

DeadMan1290

Do people really feel that "boost" when the drink coffee?

DeadMan1290

Interestingly, the "boost" that most people feel from a drink of coffee is actually the feeling of being relieved of their prior caffeine withdrawl.

Do people really feel that "boost" when the drink coffee?

DeadMan1290

much easier to do last half of work shifts, an' keeps me from being sad, I think.

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Do people really feel that "boost" when the drink coffee?

IcyToasters

much easier to do last half of work shifts, an' keeps me from being sad, I think.

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Interestingly, the "boost" that most people feel from a drink of coffee is actually the feeling of being relieved of their prior caffeine withdrawl.

_BlueDuck_

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Do people really feel that "boost" when the drink coffee?

almasdeathchild

i do. i even keep caffeine pills in my glovebox just in case i am ever separated from a source overnight or something so i don't go into withdrawal and get a headache.

I started drinking coffee regulary after several studies showed it has numerous benefits.

The headaches might just be dehydration by the way.

You don't tend to supplement coffee with plenty of water and it is diuretic, afterall.

I used to be an addict of caffeine cause I drank a lot of Mountain Dew but I don't drink as much now. Coffee though, ehhh nope...I hate coffee. That stuff is disgusting.

Nopies, not even a sugar one.

all i drink is soda and milk.

usually one glass of milk a day. and at the least 3 cans of soda a day.

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much easier to do last half of work shifts, an' keeps me from being sad, I think.

DeadMan1290

all i drink is soda and milk.

usually one glass of milk a day. and at the least 3 cans of soda a day.

konvikt_17

Caffeine yes, coffee no. I need about three cans of pop every day or I get a headache. JML897

Basically this, although I really like coffee as well.

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all i drink is soda and milk.

usually one glass of milk a day. and at the least 3 cans of soda a day.

KiIIyou

haha indeed.

soda is just so damn good though:P

all i drink is soda and milk.

usually one glass of milk a day. and at the least 3 cans of soda a day.

konvikt_17

Nope, or at least, not anymore. I never drink coffee, and I gave up soda several months ago.

Yep. *sips coffee* About a month ago I started using a french press, and grinding my own beans. It's made me appreciate coffee so much more...

No. Caffeine and I do not mix well.

Coffee does in fact cause health problems.