Posted by Viridis on December 21, 2003, at 18:30:00
In reply to Re: Caffeine elimination for depression??? » Viridis, posted by Franz on December 21, 2003, at 12:56:15
I don't think bromazepam is available in the U.S., and since most of the posters are American that could explain the lack of posts on this med. (I know it is available in Canada, though). I do very well with Klonopin and occasional Xanax, but haven't tried bromazepam. I had some mild sedation problems with Klonopin, but they disappeared after a week or two of use. Are you just using it occasionally? Maybe your system just hasn't had a chance to get used to it.
Tea doesn't upset my stomach, but coffee can. I've assumed that it's the difference in caffeine concentration, but I don't really know, and I'm not sure how to brew tea to selectively get the "good" components. The tannins are a possibility -- I know someone who gets major stomach upset from wines aged in wooden barrels, which also release tannins etc. He can ony drink wine aged in steel or other non-wood casks. I do take L-theanine supplements, and they have a mild, relaxing effect.
I like oolong (the "in between"), but just am not very fond of green tea, and from what I've seen, black tea is beneficial too, although it doesn't get as much media attention.
All the best,
Viridis
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