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Re: caffeinated beverages
Posted: April 18, 2006 10:16 am
by Wino you know
rogue wrote:I wish I could drink stuff with caffeine!!! It has a weird side effect on me. When I want to sleep it will keep me up an extra two or three hours; without really giving me any extra energy. Then the next day or so I am so tired I can barely get out of bed. It sucks because a lot of fast food places are now carrying Sprite or water as the only noncaffeine drinks. Even the rootbeer has caffeine. So I feel for you.
When I go to a fast food place, I usually just go to the drive through window and have a bottle of apple juice (or something similar) with me.
So I know what you're saying. It would be nice if these places offered fruit drinks as well. (NOT the carbonated crap-REAL fruit drinks).
BTW-welcome to Buffett News.
Posted: April 18, 2006 10:23 am
by buffettbride
Soraya wrote:Tiki Bar wrote:Soraya wrote:Some anti-depressants, such as Wellbutrin, can also help.
I've been on paxil for almost 3 months... feel pretty lifeless 90% of the time. I probably should talk to my doc, but I had a tough beginning of '06, and had 4 different dr appointments some days, and basically, I'm sick of doctors.
I took Paxil for several months. I slept 22 hours a day. It just didn't work for me. Now my boss, she thinks it's great and doesn't have that problem.
I understand about being sick of doctors (I HATE them to be honest...not as people...but the whole a[ppointment thing).....but go back and talk to them. Paxil does effect some people like that.
My mom was on Paxil for AGES. A good 10 years. Although it helped the anxiety, she pretty much hated to leave the house (still does). When she had her cardiac arrest in '97 she stopped taking it. I think she has Xanex now and maybe Klonopin. She's a 64 year old pharmacy.
She's also a very restless sleeper and drinks coffee all day long. I'd say she goes through AT LEAST 2 12-cup pots of coffee each day and 3 packs of Winston Light 100's.
Posted: April 18, 2006 8:44 pm
by Quiet and Shy
Soraya wrote:Tiki Bar wrote:Soraya wrote:Some anti-depressants, such as Wellbutrin, can also help.
I've been on paxil for almost 3 months... feel pretty lifeless 90% of the time. I probably should talk to my doc, but I had a tough beginning of '06, and had 4 different dr appointments some days, and basically, I'm sick of doctors.
I took Paxil for several months. I slept 22 hours a day. It just didn't work for me. Now my boss, she thinks it's great and doesn't have that problem.
I understand about being sick of doctors (I HATE them to be honest...not as people...but the whole a[ppointment thing).....but go back and talk to them. Paxil does effect some people like that.
Some of the selective seratonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are "activating" while others are somewhat "sedating". Paxil is one of the sedating or non-activating ones. As there are other options in that drug class, perhaps a different one might suit you better. Of course, drug interactions, etc. need to be considered, but I'd ask your your doctor about other options if the Paxil is making you that worn out.
Posted: April 18, 2006 9:15 pm
by Coconuts
buffettbride wrote:My mom was on Paxil for AGES. A good 10 years. Although it helped the anxiety, she pretty much hated to leave the house (still does). When she had her cardiac arrest in '97 she stopped taking it. I think she has Xanex now and maybe Klonopin. She's a 64 year old pharmacy.
She's also a very restless sleeper and drinks coffee all day long. I'd say she goes through AT LEAST 2 12-cup pots of coffee each day and 3 packs of Winston Light 100's.
24 cups of coffee and 3 packs of cigarettes would make a cow nervous! Has her doctor suggested she switch to decaf for at least one pot?!
Posted: April 18, 2006 9:23 pm
by Quiet and Shy
Coconuts wrote:buffettbride wrote:She's also a very restless sleeper and drinks coffee all day long. I'd say she goes through AT LEAST 2 12-cup pots of coffee each day and 3 packs of Winston Light 100's.
24 cups of coffee and 3 packs of cigarettes would make a cow nervous! Has her doctor suggested she switch to decaf for at least one pot?!
Yeah. I hope she doesn't wonder why she's a restless sleeper!

Posted: April 19, 2006 11:09 am
by IrishG
creeky wrote:Absolutely none ......
Caffeine is really bad for you ...
Here are some of the well known side effects
nausea
diahrrea
Anxiety
Depression
Headache
Heart palpitations
(there are more) .....
I have caffeine free diet coke

Every day life (ie stress) causes the same side effects, as do nearly any medication you're prescribed
on a side note, my thallium test yesterday says I have no heart problems at all. bad news is, they don't know what's causing my chest pains.
I already have cardiac arrythmia and heart palpitations....that was just genetic

Posted: April 19, 2006 11:16 am
by buffettbride
Quiet and Shy wrote:Coconuts wrote:buffettbride wrote:She's also a very restless sleeper and drinks coffee all day long. I'd say she goes through AT LEAST 2 12-cup pots of coffee each day and 3 packs of Winston Light 100's.
24 cups of coffee and 3 packs of cigarettes would make a cow nervous! Has her doctor suggested she switch to decaf for at least one pot?!
Yeah. I hope she doesn't wonder why she's a restless sleeper!

Yeah, um, my Mom doesn't exactly listen to the doctors.
She, um, sorta snuck out of the ICU after she had her cardiac arrest to have a smoke.
Posted: April 19, 2006 3:39 pm
by PIA
7 + for sure....
college + me+ no sleep = lots of coffee and diet coke...then add capt coke to the mix on the weekends....
way too much caffeine...no wonder i have stomach problems at 19
Posted: April 19, 2006 3:52 pm
by LIPH
2 cups of coffee when I get to work in the morning, sometimes a 3rd cup if I had a particularly late night. I never drink coffee at home and I don't drink soda unless there's alcohol in it. There used to be a place in the shopping concourse under the building where I work that sold chocolate covered coffee beans but I stopped eating them, I was getting really bad headaches.
Posted: April 19, 2006 4:10 pm
by Wino you know
I drink two cups of coffee just before going to bed-it helps me sleep.
Posted: April 19, 2006 8:51 pm
by big hat carmen
Coconuts wrote:buffettbride wrote:My mom was on Paxil for AGES. A good 10 years. Although it helped the anxiety, she pretty much hated to leave the house (still does). When she had her cardiac arrest in '97 she stopped taking it. I think she has Xanex now and maybe Klonopin. She's a 64 year old pharmacy.
She's also a very restless sleeper and drinks coffee all day long. I'd say she goes through AT LEAST 2 12-cup pots of coffee each day and 3 packs of Winston Light 100's.
24 cups of coffee and 3 packs of cigarettes would make a cow nervous! Has her doctor suggested she switch to decaf for at least one pot?!
And caffeine undermines the effect of many psych drugs.
Posted: April 19, 2006 9:21 pm
by buffettbride
big hat carmen wrote:Coconuts wrote:buffettbride wrote:My mom was on Paxil for AGES. A good 10 years. Although it helped the anxiety, she pretty much hated to leave the house (still does). When she had her cardiac arrest in '97 she stopped taking it. I think she has Xanex now and maybe Klonopin. She's a 64 year old pharmacy.
She's also a very restless sleeper and drinks coffee all day long. I'd say she goes through AT LEAST 2 12-cup pots of coffee each day and 3 packs of Winston Light 100's.
24 cups of coffee and 3 packs of cigarettes would make a cow nervous! Has her doctor suggested she switch to decaf for at least one pot?!
And caffeine undermines the effect of many psych drugs.
You're telling me! My mom is nuts!
Posted: April 19, 2006 9:30 pm
by big hat carmen
buffettbride wrote:big hat carmen wrote:Coconuts wrote:buffettbride wrote:My mom was on Paxil for AGES. A good 10 years. Although it helped the anxiety, she pretty much hated to leave the house (still does). When she had her cardiac arrest in '97 she stopped taking it. I think she has Xanex now and maybe Klonopin. She's a 64 year old pharmacy.
She's also a very restless sleeper and drinks coffee all day long. I'd say she goes through AT LEAST 2 12-cup pots of coffee each day and 3 packs of Winston Light 100's.
24 cups of coffee and 3 packs of cigarettes would make a cow nervous! Has her doctor suggested she switch to decaf for at least one pot?!
And caffeine undermines the effect of many psych drugs.
You're telling me! My mom is nuts!
I know a great social worker

Learned my trade in a crazy family

Posted: April 19, 2006 9:40 pm
by buffettbride
big hat carmen wrote:buffettbride wrote:big hat carmen wrote:Coconuts wrote:buffettbride wrote:My mom was on Paxil for AGES. A good 10 years. Although it helped the anxiety, she pretty much hated to leave the house (still does). When she had her cardiac arrest in '97 she stopped taking it. I think she has Xanex now and maybe Klonopin. She's a 64 year old pharmacy.
She's also a very restless sleeper and drinks coffee all day long. I'd say she goes through AT LEAST 2 12-cup pots of coffee each day and 3 packs of Winston Light 100's.
24 cups of coffee and 3 packs of cigarettes would make a cow nervous! Has her doctor suggested she switch to decaf for at least one pot?!
And caffeine undermines the effect of many psych drugs.
You're telling me! My mom is nuts!
I know a great social worker

Learned my trade in a crazy family


I was hoping calling my mom nuts wouldn't offend you.

She does OK. My stepdad takes good care of her. It's when he's gone that we (my sisters and I) will probably need intervention.
I'm the lucky one she gets to live with in her old age and senility if my stepdad goes before her.
Posted: April 19, 2006 9:45 pm
by Tequila Revenge
buffettbride wrote:big hat carmen wrote:buffettbride wrote:big hat carmen wrote:Coconuts wrote:buffettbride wrote:My mom was on Paxil for AGES. A good 10 years. Although it helped the anxiety, she pretty much hated to leave the house (still does). When she had her cardiac arrest in '97 she stopped taking it. I think she has Xanex now and maybe Klonopin. She's a 64 year old pharmacy.
She's also a very restless sleeper and drinks coffee all day long. I'd say she goes through AT LEAST 2 12-cup pots of coffee each day and 3 packs of Winston Light 100's.
24 cups of coffee and 3 packs of cigarettes would make a cow nervous! Has her doctor suggested she switch to decaf for at least one pot?!
And caffeine undermines the effect of many psych drugs.
You're telling me! My mom is nuts!
I know a great social worker

Learned my trade in a crazy family


I was hoping calling my mom nuts wouldn't offend you.

She does OK. My stepdad takes good care of her. It's when he's gone that we (my sisters and I) will probably need intervention.
I'm the lucky one she gets to live with in her old age and senility if my stepdad goes before her.
Buy Starbucks stock!! My son worked there and the stock keeps soaring! 24 cups of Joe is amazing

Posted: April 21, 2006 7:46 pm
by Island_Lullaby
my day can't begin without a Dr. Pepper...from there I move on to 3 or 4 cups of coffee...then back to at least 2 more Dr. Peppers
Posted: April 21, 2006 7:48 pm
by Island_Lullaby
buffettbride wrote:
She's also a very restless sleeper and drinks coffee all day long. I'd say she goes through AT LEAST 2 12-cup pots of coffee each day and 3 packs of Winston Light 100's.
OH MY!!
