• astrsk@kbin.run
      81·
      4 months ago

      Flashback to all those high school nights slamming monsters and passing out like nothing happened. If only there were signs so I could have been tested earlier.

  • lennybird@lemmy.worldEnglish
    16·
    4 months ago

    Some people have a gene that makes them hyper-sensitive to caffeine. You either try lowering the dose or just no amount may work for you.

  • trustnoone@lemmy.sdf.org
    14·
    4 months ago

    L theananine for me to, works great though consult a doctor if you need.

    Mindfullness/quiet thinking - its important to understand youself to help calm down

    Lots of water can help regulate your system better

    Having it regulalry and slowly more and mor. I used to get anxious on coca cola. But i started moving to a small coffee, then a medium and now a large usually doesnt give me anxiety unless i have a strong shot

    • triptrapper@lemmy.world
      4·
      4 months ago

      L-theanine! Personally I drink black tea every day and it feels much more pleasant. Of course, the methy feeling of coffee is fun, but I’m sweaty and anxious till I crash.

    • intensely_human@lemm.ee
      11·
      4 months ago

      The FDA has certified 1200 mg/day for six months straight to be a safe dosage if L-theanine. That’s just the most extreme dose they studied so it could be safe beyond that too.

      I mean … if you trust the FDA. I know some don’t. But I doubt Big Theanine has much of a thumb on those scales.

      • Nollij@sopuli.xyzEnglish
        8·
        4 months ago

        Then why do you need to tolerate it better?

        There’s something missing in this ask. If you don’t handle a food very well, you simply avoid/reduce it. Whether it’s caffeine, an allergy, or whatever.

        Why do you need to change your body’s reaction? Why not just switch to decaf or other drinks?

  • gedaliyah@lemmy.world
    10·
    4 months ago

    As others have said, not everyone has the same reaction to caffeine. Some people (esp. with ADHD) find it refreshing and even soothing, while others with a sensitivity have a strong reaction like racing heart, anxiety, and difficulty sleeping.

    You didn’t really give much info, but I’m guessing by the question you are in the latter.

    If you enjoy it, switch to tea or decaf (which still contains a small amount of caffeine). If you don’t enjoy it, then some people get an energy boost from ginseng or the like.

  • JimSamtanko@lemm.ee
    8·
    4 months ago

    I’d it’s just the caffeine that’s a problem, there always decaf. There are some surprisingly good decafs out there.

    • friend_of_satan@lemmy.worldEnglish
      21·
      4 months ago

      What are the good decafs? The only one I know of is Blue Bottle Decaf Noir, and blue bottle is owned by Nestle so fuck blue bottle. Plus I can’t find it where I live now.

      • Fermion@feddit.nl
        2·
        4 months ago

        I had a hard time finding whole bean decaf. Counter culture: slow motion and magnolia coffee co: Brazil decaf are too options that I like fairly well.

        My sensitivity to caffeine varies. When it starts to bother me, going to approximately half decaf and half normal beans is a good way to cut the caffeine without having the shock of suddenly switching to decaf only.

        • friend_of_satan@lemmy.worldEnglish
          1·
          4 months ago

          Half caf is great if you can deal with it. The older you get the harder time your body has processing caffeine. I’ve gotten to a place where I can’t drink almost any caffeine except early morning (due to the longer half-life in my body) or I can’t sleep, which sucks because I love the flavor of coffee, especially French roast, which is highly caffeinated.

          • GreyEyedGhost@lemmy.ca
            1·
            4 months ago

            Are you sure it’s the caffeine? I ask because I have no problems at all with caffeine, but coffee in any real quantity, eg. more than in a Coffee Crisp or coffee cake, gives me stomach cramps, but I can take a 200 mg tablet on an empty stomach and have no problems at all.

            Everyone’s different, and I’m curious if this is another of those.

    • neidu2@feddit.nl
      3·
      4 months ago

      Same. I get the shits after my 3rd cup in the morning if I haven’t eaten anything.

  • Simulation6@sopuli.xyz
    6·
    4 months ago

    If you need the caffeine to function, you should maybe talk with a doctor if you can. If you just like coffee you can start to dilute it with milk or a creamer. A hot coffee tasting beverage is all I need.

  • recapitated@lemmy.world
    5·
    4 months ago

    You know, you don’t have to. Try having a goal to feel as good as possible as often as possible. If caffeine helps, so be it, if it harms, so be it.