Posted by Mistermindmasta on February 4, 2006, at 11:19:07
In reply to Re: Caffein making me 'mad' » deirdrehbrt, posted by tecknohed on February 3, 2006, at 23:00:39
I can't say I have a reaction to caffeine exactly the same as yours, but I'd say it's almost identical as far as the severity of the reaction. The thing you gotta remember is that, just because 98% of the population can drink 4 cups of coffee with little problem doesn't mean everyone can. That part is pretty obvious, but what's not so obvious, on a different level, is that we all have a slightly different biochemical reaction to caffeine, based on variations in the adenosine receptors. I suspect that some people have a much stronger dopamine release as a result of activation of the adenosine receptor and that's why some people get addicted to it and have such difficulty with withdrawal. I know people who drink coffee all the time and have no noticable mood disorder upon withdrawal. A question that pops up, then, is: are other people unaware of their own shifts in moods? Are they equally as sensitive as me to caffeine but just aren't in tune with their body? I wish I knew the answer.
Anyway, for me, if caffeine didn't make me nervous (which is bad for social interaction), I'd say it was the only drug I'd ever need; I absolutely love caffeine. If you give me 4 cups of coffee in a row, I'd definitely be the one thinking hypomanic-ish thoughts, which I love... formulating all these expansive ideas for my house and life. In fact, one of the reasons I love caffeine is because of the confidence it gives me. I think I can accomplish anything, and the reality is, if I was on a caffeine buzz all the time, I probably COULD accomplish the things I think of. Too bad the buzz doesn't last all day!!! :(
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