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monkshood_bezoar OP t1_jdxcbrs wrote

Reply to comment by McWalking_Episode in TIFU by drinking black tea by monkshood_bezoar

Sounds like you must be a fast metabolizer. Here’s to getting through the rest of the day!

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WholeSilent8317 t1_jdxhphw wrote

it's also partially tolerance! if you need a ton of energy drinks/caffeine to get through the day, try cutting a small bit at a time. i know it's hard, but then it will be easier to stay awake when you really need it

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copper2copper t1_jdy9hsj wrote

I read that as "pain tolerance" for a second and got really concerned/confused.

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theknightone t1_jdyc0bn wrote

Try being an inattentive adhd person and weaning yourself off caffeine. It is a true test of pain tolerance lol

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Kierkaguardian t1_jdzs0s2 wrote

Literally me, lol. On top of that, I'm prone to migraines when I'm taking a caffeine hiatus to lower my tolerance if I don't remember to drink enough water. You can imagine how that goes with ADHD lol.

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epicenter69 t1_je07i48 wrote

Pain tolerance would be fitting also. Caffeine-withdrawal headaches suck.

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QUHistoryHarlot t1_jdyik6o wrote

Caffeine can also make ADHD people sleepy but that’s cause our brains are different. I am one of the (un?)lucky ones that caffeine doesn’t affect me at all.

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ZoraksGirlfriend t1_jdz3etq wrote

Is this why I always feel like napping after I have coffee? I have ADHD and I’ve never heard of this.

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QUHistoryHarlot t1_jdzlqsx wrote

Yep, it sure is. I’ve heard caffeine naps are the best naps in the world so I’m a little jealous but I also enjoy not getting tired after I have tea or a coke.

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eternal8phoenix t1_je1csoj wrote

Caffeine is baby adderall.

Seriously- small children with ADHD have LESS behaviour issues and better attention span after a sweet coffee than 'sober'.

Both are stimulants that get the ADHD brain to get its ass in gear and focus on something, in less than scientific terms.

https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/adhd-caffeine

Not the source I remember reading byt has some info.

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Oohshiny77 t1_je2mztx wrote

Agreed! I worked a 12 hour backshift, got home and drank a Monster then crawled into bed and slept for 6 hours. Caffeine doesn’t affect me either.

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Wireeeee t1_jdxi4i1 wrote

It makes you lucky tbh! It means even with little amount of caffeine you get a big benefit

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monkshood_bezoar OP t1_jdxj7ur wrote

It certainly is useful when I have to be at work for over 24 hours!

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ZoraksGirlfriend t1_jdz3c7r wrote

Hmm. Caffeine has never had too much of an effect on me. I’ll drink a cup of coffee and be ready for a nap 30 minutes later. I can even have caffeine at night and it won’t affect my ability to fall asleep. I’ve never heard of this slow/fast metabolized thing, but it makes sense.

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more_beans_mrtaggart t1_jdz718b wrote

I had that come up in my genetic test. Slow caffeine metabolism, and I’m a British tea drinker. I love extra strong tea.

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