Do you drink coffee on a daily basis?

[VitalSpark 1,830]

 

 

I don't understand why some people need to drink coffee in order to not feel groggy all morning.  If they are getting enough sleep, why would the coffee be necessary?

 

Because caffeine withdrawl causes you to feel groggy.

 

If you never consume caffeine, you'll generally be fine. If you consume it regularly, then you won't get withdrawl, so you'll also be fine. It's semi-regular consumption of caffeine that can make you feel awful.

[Shawn Parks 1,798]

Because caffeine withdrawl causes you to feel groggy.

 

If you never consume caffeine, you'll generally be fine. If you consume it regularly, then you won't get withdrawl, so you'll also be fine. It's semi-regular consumption of caffeine that can make you feel awful.

 

 

It seems like not being able to function without it would be a sign that you are consuming too much.

[VitalSpark 1,830]

It seems like not being able to function without it would be a sign that you are consuming too much.

 

There's a difference between feeling groggy and being unable to function.

 

If I go without coffee for the morning, I'll get a mild headache come on at around 11am. It will last a few hours, and then go away. Interestingly consuming coffee once the headache has started makes little difference. (A couple of paracetamols will fix it though.) After a few days without coffee, the headaches stop, and the addiction is gone, or at least the physical addiction. I know, I've given up coffee once or twice in the past.

 

But personally I'm resolved to drinking coffee now. I like to drink a hot drink sometimes, especially in the morning. I dislike tea. Hot chocolate and Horlicks are nice, but they're a bother to make, and less healthy than coffee.

 

Addiction is not a bad thing in itself; it is the effects of addition that can be bad.

 

Addiction to methamphetamine would be a bad thing because meth can cause constipation, anorexia, blood pressure changes, and even increase the risk of Parkinson's disease. Meth is also socially unacceptable to use, illegal, and expensive/difficult/dangerous to acquire.

 

Caffeine poses no long term health concerns (unless consumed at ludicrous levels), is socially acceptable to use, and is legal, cheap, and widely available.

Edited January 5, 2015 by Vital Spark

[Shou 100]

Love it. Need it. Starbucks is okay but I would rather make my own.

[Queen Rarity 199]

I'm more of a tea person. Too much caffeine actually makes me sick now. 

 

I used to drink coffee in high school, but irregularly.

[Eternal Night 61]

I prefer tea more, but I always have a cup of coffee with my managers before my shift at work. I work mornings so the coffee helps get me going but normally when i'm not at work i don't touch the stuff.

[Christmasy Britty 2,553]

ah once in a while I will have a great cup of fancy coffee but not all the time

[spits 71]

I like coffee as an occasional treat, particularly at Tim Horton's.  My favourite these days is French Vanilla latte.  I'm not a Starbucks fan at all as the coffee tastes burnt.  I'm more into Second Cup.  For regular drinks every day, I used to be into instant coffee, but for the last year have been drinking chai tea. 

[Clawdeen 15,458]

I used to. I kinda got addicted to going over to Dunkin Donuts and buying it like everyday. I had to cut back because I couldn't afford to keep going there everyday.

[Kabuu 59]

I don't really drink coffee >u< Well, once in a while but its a rare occasion 

[Creamy Arty 6,252]

Sure do. That's what I'm known for around here if nothing else. Love me some coffee and I drink it all the time. Not addicted to it though, nor do I get caffeine headaches from not having any, I drink it strictly out of love.

[Mesme Rize 15,686]

I don't need coffee to stay alive.I get energy out from myself.

Edited January 13, 2015 by Hypnosparkle

[Antidaeophobia 299]

I drink alot of coffee, chai, and milk. I drink about 12 cups of coffee a day. I rarely go to Starbucks though, it's to expensive.

[CandyStrike 603]

I don't drink coffee mostly because I don't like the taste. 

[True Rarity 1,240]

I don't drink straight coffee, it does weird things to my digestive system. Unless it's a peppermint mocha. I love those things.

 

So no, I don't drink coffee on a daily basis. Even if I liked it, it would be bad for the rest of the world.

[Scream Lucid Dream 103]

I am a coffee junkie. Black, two sugars please.

 

It does stain the teeth, but I take care to have my teeth whitened and professionally cleaned every six months.

[Valencia 9,504]

I only drink coffee when I specifically have a craving for coffee X) although when I want coffee I. WANT. COFFEE XD

Edited January 30, 2015 by Sapphire Sentinel

[Gearbox10mm 794]

I only recently started drinking coffee. I got a badass stainless stove top percolator for christmas. It took a little getting used to plus figuring out how to brew it properly but I can say I really like it now. 

[KatonRyu 1,033]

What I drink can't really be called 'coffee' in good conscience anymore, I think. I buy Starbucks Seatlle Lattes in the grocery store which contain 80% milk. Anything less and the coffee flavor overwhelms me. Also these things are highly sugared, which is the reason I don't drink them daily. I'm trying to cut down on sugary stuff and since I don't need coffee to be active it's a logical thing to cut. (Not to mention that stuff is expensive)

[Po-Nonimous 583]

Yes! (shake shake shake) All day erryday! (Holds up enormous 40 oz mug filled with insanely strong home brew. (My daughter calls it "coffee-zilla!" LOL)

[The Shyest One 808]

I'll drink iced coffee, but even that's rare. I'm not really a coffee person.

Edited January 30, 2015 by The Shyest One

[~Chaos~ 3,967]

I enjoy coffee and tea, lately been drinking tea more often.

 

I love the taste of coffee though, pure black is A-okay with me!

[VulpineTaco 525]

I like coffee a lot, but it makes me poop. Most days, I REALLY don't want to use public restrooms, so it's really exclusively a weekend drink.

[Hidey 2,836]

is five cups too much......

 

 

I need coffee to do anything

[Zephyrus 9]

Eh. Coffee is alright. No strong feelings either way, so I don't really drink it often.