Is caffeine dependency a thing for you?

[Whatthefluff]

I've gone with and without caffeine at different times. Over the fall I might have only had coffee a few times a week, and diet coke half those days.
Now I am back on caffeine with Monster zero, coffee, and Mio energy. I do think it increases my anxiety levels, but I feel it is a necessary evil.
I work full-time in a rather high-traffic fast food location, and am additionally a student with a 15-credit semester coming up.
At work, my shifts change so some days I might work until 2 in the morning, and other times be clocking out at 4, 5 pm.
I have been sleeping through the mornings lately and consequently might feel groggy while getting ready for work. So I have a case of Monster drinks in the car and crack one open at 4pm if I'm set to work until 1 am.
At this point, I think caffeine is a necessity considering my lifestyle and energy levels without use. I know it's not very good since I don't drink enough water and it increases dehydration. And as I said, I do see my anxiety levels increasing at times they might otherwise have not.
But I don't know how to set about doing what I need to do without a boost for energy and concentration.

[imsocool1806]

well i used to never drink coffee but then during my exams i used to and now every day since then apart from a few exceptions i've drank coffee but recently i've only been able to drink it with cocoa powder in it lmao but the caffeine effect is nothing and i feel super tired really quickly but i found when i have a monster (energy drink) the horrible side effects (literal heart palpitations/stomach cramps/i can feel my blood flowing) were less and i wasn't tired as quick but i was still tired which was crazy because normally i can't sleep all night when i have one but i was literally a zombie by 1am

[petitedollbabee]

I used to need coffee at my old job, mostly because I was up at 4am every shift for 5 years. But I stopped drinking coffee or depending on caffeine after I quit that job.

[NathanDavis]

it used to be when I was early 20's...

kind of like an addiction, but it was Coca~Cola not coffee... same thing, when it comes to addiction, and maybe coke is worse.. lol

so I just let it all behind, eventually

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

I have to lay off of too much caffeine cause I can become dependent on it but I did have a habit of drinking a lot of Coke Zero and after seeing what it did to my BP and HR I lay off of it

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

Thanks for Most Helpful Guy :)

[dustybiker]

I need my cup of black tea… several times a day. It’s my only vice. And it’s not hurting anyone. It might have saved lives from time to time come to think about it.

[lilaccc]

yup.. coffee and tea are my best friend. but.. i'm glad i still can control it... but just for 1 or 2 week...😂😂 (and that's because i was sick before and had to avoid from those two🤦‍♀️)

[Flower7]

If I don’t have caffeine, my depression kicks in. So I try to have some every day to keep myself in a decent mood.

[kyleelyn199723]

I used to do be this way, but I didn’t realize how horrible coffee actually is for your health and I stopped being reliant on it

[FreyaRed]

Yes, I fall in Delirium tremens if I don't drink at least one coffee daily

[exitseven]

I do not drink coffee and think those energy drinks are toxic. I drink Pepsi once in a while amd I am cutting back on that as well.

[beebella]

Yeah, I have two cups every morning. I've cut back on how much I put in those cups, but still, two cups.

[Shark_61695]

Nope, I dont touch the stuff. My dad used to get withdrawal headaches every weekend because he only drank coffee at work.

[Waldoe]

the Long answer is... "yes" from dawn until bedtime... coffee... it stops being a stimulant after about 10 years

[Whatthefluff]

"It stops being a stimulant after 10 years"
Lol I see my future

[Anonymous]

You can try a scoop of pre workout.. full of caffeine and dilute it with 32 oz of water so you don’t have to worry about dehydration..

[Opinion Owner]

Half a scoop or less depending on your sensitivity to caffeine and how long you want to be up

[Opinion Owner]

It does cause anxiety so I only do a full scoop when I’m about to workout or add just a little before work depending on what day it is. Be careful.. people get addicted and grow a high tolerance and you don’t want that

[Wise4myage]

Im gonna say no, because its a drug and its very addicting.

[Anonymous]

I use to drink more pop than water. I've been clean for 2 and a half months. Lol

[Whatthefluff]

Hey congrats

[Opinion Owner]

Thanks. I'm afraid to drink any because I'm afraid I'll fall back into it. So I think it's obvious I'm addicted. I just don't know which I'm addicted to. The caffeine, the sugar, or both.

[keeweefrewt34]

For me more of a ritual. I wouldn't say I'm addicted to it but it's a nice way to start the morning

[Nikki1989]

Yes, I am a coffee addict.

[Gwenhwyfar]

No. It’s not. But I do like coffee.

[WowwGirl]

I miss caffeine

[Gwenhwyfar]

@WowwGirl patience dude 😊. Soon you can have all the caffeine you want.

[jamesgoldman]

Has been in the past, these days not at all

[RebeccaBI2000]

Used to be. I would drink the energy drinks a day

[llorando]

Can't say that it is.

[libbieberry]

Yes I have several cups every day

[smahala1991]

Yes, always gotta have soda

[erin_ireland]

It is!

[Alyssa_11]

Absolutely.

[awkward_author]

It is not.

[emperor90]

Nah i can control it

[Anonymous]

Yes!