Caffeine addiction?
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Hannah Ward11 said:I have friends who swear they can’t even function without their morning coffee. I always thought that was total bullshit... just something people made up in their own heads.
Now, I am a smoker, but coffee has always had a terrible taste to me. Turkish coffee is far too 🙂 , and espresso—which I personally refer to as a tiny cup of pure poison—is just 🙂 🙂 .
Recently, I discovered those Nescafé 3-in-1 packets. They are incredibly easy to whip up, and honestly, they taste quite good. And so, I inadvertently started a little tradition. I walk into the office, fix myself a cup, scan my emails, and dive straight into work.
Two days ago, I realized I had run out of my coffee supply. It didn't even cross my mind to go grab more.
Yesterday at the office, I was being a complete bitch 🙂 🙂 (which is strange, because my period ended seven days ago, and I usually try so hard to watch my attitude during that time). I just couldn't concentrate at all. I actually snapped at a poor intern over some tiny mistake that wasn't even worth mentioning... I came home feeling so agitated, and I even lost it on my darling husband just because he fell asleep in his armchair with the remote in his lap...
The same thing happened again this morning. I showed up to work feeling completely cranky... I just couldn't get anything done... About two hours ago, my mood finally hit a breaking point. To prevent another meltdown like yesterday's... I stepped outside, sat down at a local cafe, and ordered a coffee. After that very first sip, I felt a sense of relief. I finished the cup... and suddenly, I felt like a whole new person. I went back into the office, called that poor intern into my room, and apologized for the mess I made yesterday.
And so here I am, sitting here wondering.... am I actually addicted to caffeine?
I used to think so too (and I really mean *used* to) that you couldn't be addicted to coffee. Then one day I decided to test it: I told myself I simply wouldn't drink any, just to see what would happen. The end result was nothing but nerves, headaches, and exhausted eyes. I don't know if it was just a mental trick or something real, but I certainly wouldn't want to go through it again. Even though I usually prefer a heavy, dark brew, I don't think this Nescafé 3-in-1 could ever cause an addiction since there's barely any actual coffee in it compared to the milk!
Perhaps your reasons are a bit different than mine?!