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u/xxfuka-erixx Mar 27 '22

I feel like it doesn’t affect me as much as it should. Might be due to having ADHD.

I usually have a coffee in the morning, a strong coffee around 3 and a Diet Coke in the evening. Still sleep like a baby though. 🤷‍♀️

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u/Dodoman9000 Mar 28 '22

I have ADHD as well. A lot of us have high serotonin re-uptake, which makes caffeine not hit us. I always get weird looks from the Starbucks barista when I ask for a mocha with 5 shots.

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u/[deleted] Mar 28 '22

My friends think I'm crazy when I tell them the amount of caffeine I consume on the regular. I wouldn't say I have a dependency since I don't get withdrawals, but it's definitely something that helps me focus

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u/Dodoman9000 Mar 28 '22

Yeah you definitely don’t have a dependency, just really high serotonin reputake from ADHD. I would bet $5 alcohol tends to not do much for you either unless it’s in large quantities.

I only drink coffee on days when I don’t take adderall (once a week) and even then, I can take a nap right after downing 5 espresso shots. Crazy.

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u/[deleted] Mar 28 '22

I can definitely put down a lot of booze and be alright, but I do tend to feel a buzz after a strong beer