Posted by jujube on December 1, 2004, at 19:04:17
In reply to Re: Caffeine and Sweets for Depression? » linkadge, posted by zeugma on December 1, 2004, at 18:14:07
I experienced my first depression after I stopped using caffiene, chocolate, alcohol and Sudafed. At the risk of making people sick, I would consume at least 10 - 12 cups of coffee, including expresso in a cafe au lait cup, a day, eat chocolate from noon until night, take three doses of non-drowsy Sudafed daily and drink beer and wine. Needless to say, I had a ton of energy, surprisingly had no problems concentrating or focussing and never gained a pound (I guess because the Sudafed was acting as a stimulant along with the coffee). What always surprised me was how well I slept each night (must have been the booze). Anyways, after a few years of this ritual, my anxiety levels went through the roof, so I stopped coffee, chocolate and Sudafed and booze, and came crashing down big time. Oh well. It was fun while it lasted. I guess the key would have been moderation.
Tamara
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