Posted by MB on August 9, 2001, at 12:35:02
In reply to Re: phenyalanine-DA precursor » afatchic, posted by SalArmy4me on August 9, 2001, at 9:02:01
> There's No Need to Worry About Caffeine Addiction.
Unless, of course, it exacerbates a pre-existing condition like anxiety, panic or mania. I know for me, caffeine is a serious issue. When I don't drink it, I sink into a depression so profound, I can't function. When I drink more than a cup in a 12-18 hour period, I have panic attacks, weird blue flashes in my visual periphery, racing thoughts, and other extremely uncofortable sensations.
I can't quit the drug or I lose my mind. I can't keep drinking it or I will lose my mind. It doesn't feel any different than the "rock and a hard place" I was stuck between with cocaine addiction a few years ago. I can't get any help with the issue. People in my recovery program laugh at me and offer me a cup of coffee when I bring it up. They don't understand the degree to which the drug has ahold of my sanity and emotions.
So...sometimes there *is* need to worry about caffeine addiction.
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