Posted by Viridis on December 21, 2003, at 3:57:19
In reply to Re: Caffeine elimination for depression???, posted by NoMotic on December 20, 2003, at 11:57:59
Large amounts of caffeine definitely aren't good for me -- they make me anxious, which in turn leads to insomnia and depression. I tolerate tea well, though, probably due to the relaxant effects of the L-theanine it contains. Green and black ("regular") tea both seem to have these benefits (I prefer black [= fermented] tea to green).
Interestingly, other stimulants such as Adderall and Provigil actually relax me, but I have a hard time with much caffeine.
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