Posted by bubblegumchewer on August 3, 2002, at 9:54:36
I read Shawn's link to "caffeine can cause depression," but I just don't believe it.
Recently after a three month hiatus from caffeine, I reinstated just a ONE cup a day habit and I've felt much better. I have to admit I feel a little manic, like "I have to bookmark this for so-and so, and I have to remember to show this to someone else," etc. It's not out-of-control, though. I actually get out of the house and get things done without dwelling on how tired and unwell I feel.
I realize that caffeine is reputed to cause anxiety but for me, I have more of a devil-may-care attitude and feel more efficient and generally in a better, more empowered and less anxious and brooding mood.
I have had panic attacks but every doctor has given me a depression diagnosis. Maybe the root of my panic attacks is really depression, like they say? One pdoc told me that caffeine has an antidepressant effect and that is why 3/4 of the world is addicted to it. Something about norepinephrine feedback loops or something.
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