Posted by Alex J on January 27, 2002, at 19:20:31
In reply to Re: Stimulants and coffee » Alex J, posted by cindylou on January 27, 2002, at 17:53:29
Hi Cindy,
You have made a very interesting observation. I had not even considered the idea that coffee could cause an insulin rush followed by a huge drop, as you have written. The fact that you experience sleepiness as well as other psychological symptoms after an afternoon cup but not with a morning cup explains my situation as well. I will have to try an afternoon cup with some protein to see what transpires.
Another question that begs to be answered is the one posted by MB above regarding psychostimulants and insulin. I hope someone can shed some light on this.
Alex
> Hi Alex,
> I have the same paradoxical reaction to coffee. Usually in the morning coffee will help with energy, but if I try it later on to help with an afternoon slump, it usually just makes me worse.
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> It's been this way no matter what med I'm on -- I've been on most of them, including stimulants. My guess is that, for me, the problem is a blood sugar one. I know that caffeine can cause an insulin rush followed by a huge drop, leaving me exhausted, spacy, depressed, and HAVING TO NAP. Sometimes a protein shake will help this, or eating something with protein in it, but the best cure is SLEEP (problem is I'm not always in a place where I can just crash out!)
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> I'm not sure why I don't have the same problems in the morning. I usually drink coffee on an empty stomach, but I do have a protein shake every morning before heading out the door.
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> Good question, I look forward to hearing other responses.
>
> cindy
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