Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 1057293

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Does caffeine cause stereotyped thinking?

Posted by NKP on December 31, 2013, at 5:09:50

To my knowledge and understanding, long term use of classical stimulants may cause stereotyped thinking.

Can long term use of caffeine cause stereotyped thinking?

Re: Does caffeine cause stereotyped thinking?

Posted by linkadge on December 31, 2013, at 8:28:02

In reply to Does caffeine cause stereotyped thinking?, posted by NKP on December 31, 2013, at 5:09:50

You mean, like paranoia and center of reference thinking?

Linkadge

Re: Does caffeine cause stereotyped thinking?

Posted by Phillipa on December 31, 2013, at 8:38:06

In reply to Re: Does caffeine cause stereotyped thinking?, posted by linkadge on December 31, 2013, at 8:28:02

I was under the impression that coffee is now considered almost good for one if only a couple of cups a day. Personally I don't drink it. Phillipa

Re: Does caffeine cause stereotyped thinking?

Posted by NKP on December 31, 2013, at 9:25:35

In reply to Re: Does caffeine cause stereotyped thinking?, posted by linkadge on December 31, 2013, at 8:28:02

> You mean, like paranoia and center of reference thinking?
>
> Linkadge

Like "rigid", "robotic" and "non-creative" thinking.

Re: Does caffeine cause stereotyped thinking?

Posted by linkadge on December 31, 2013, at 10:09:12

In reply to Re: Does caffeine cause stereotyped thinking?, posted by NKP on December 31, 2013, at 9:25:35

.....hmm.

Possibly. Caffeine as a stimulant works in a different way than classic stimulants like amphetamine and cocaine. Its much milder. Rats will not self administer caffeine in a way similar to cocaine or amphetamines.

Mania and certain phases of psychosis (typically associated with elevated dopamine) can be associated with extremely creative patterns of thought and behavior. Some people use stimulants to enhance creativity and other people claim that simulants slow their mind down and reduce creativity.

Linkadge

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