Posted by MB on September 15, 2001, at 16:24:47
In reply to Brain chemistry question, posted by IanSFO on September 15, 2001, at 14:17:08
I used to have the exact same response to coffee. My depression would dissolve, I'd feel great, but I'd crash so hard (hopeless and suicidal) by the early afternoon. Sometimes more coffee would help--sometimes it would pull me out of my crash, but a lot of times, it would just make me more tired and depressed. It seemed like the only thing i could rely on to feel better was the *first* cup of the day.
Then I developed a serious intolorance to coffee (it induced panic attacks, mania, paranoia, etc.) but I still relied on it for that morning relief. I'd drink it, feel great for thirty minutes, get agitated and anxious for two hours, then dive into a complete mind-racing, paranoid-delusional, panic state for hours and hours.
Now I drink a mild green tea for the morning lift, then go to the gym *while the lift is STILL in effect*. When I'm done, I'm up, I'm not fatigues, and I'm not panicked. For now, until something changes, that's my prescription. Maybe try drinking your coffee then for that time (before you crash) go work out for an hour. It's helped me.
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