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1STmammal2wearPants1STmammal2wearPants Worcester, MA Posts: 2,939
edited July 2008 in All Encompassing Trip
Is this unhealthy that when I get into work at 6am and make coffee, I subsequently drink three cups of it, and sometimes have an iced coffee later on in the afternoon?? I think I have turned into an addict.
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  • HushBullHushBull Posts: 996
    1STmammal2wearPants wrote:
    Is this unhealthy that when I get into work at 6am and make coffee, I subsequently drink three cups of it, and sometimes have an iced coffee later on in the afternoon?? I think I have turned into an addict.

    I can put down a pot or two in a day by myself. I also work at a coffeehouse so that doesn't help things. :o
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  • RygarRygar Posts: 8,689
    I'm not sure if it's that bad as far as health effects go, but you'll just crash harder afterwards I think.

    Edit - as you'll soon see, everyone does it ;)
  • PJGARDENPJGARDEN Posts: 1,484
    I think that's starting to push it a little. I would try to cut back if you can. I have gotten really addicted to caffeine and I haven't been able to kick the habit. It's so bad that I have mistaken a couple of my caffeine headaches for migranes.
  • FinsburyParkCarrotsFinsburyParkCarrots Seattle, WA Posts: 12,223
    Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law. Don't let the World Health Organisation and the global nanny state worry you into thinking you're fookin' with those brain synapses and underperforming if you over-indulge in the potion of your choosing. If you like coffee, drink it. I drink buckets of the stuff.
  • eyedclaareyedclaar Posts: 6,980
    Saw a report lately that said even 6 cups a days isn't a problem. So, you still have time to double your addiction.
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  • catefrancescatefrances Posts: 29,003
    eyedclaar wrote:
    Saw a report lately that said even 6 cups a days isn't a problem. So, you still have time to double your addiction.

    yeah but i think nescafe sponsored that report. ;):)
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    FinsburyParkCarrots wrote:
    Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law. Don't let the World Health Organisation and the global nanny state worry you into thinking you're fookin' with those brain synapses and underperforming if you over-indulge in the potion of your choosing. If you like coffee, drink it. I drink buckets of the stuff.

    I wonder if Aleister Crowley was a coffee drinker?

    I drink about 5 cups a day on average - especially when there's no beer in the fridge the week before payday.
  • eyedclaareyedclaar Posts: 6,980
    catefrances wrote:
    yeah but i think nescafe sponsored that report. ;):)


    There report said drinking anything but coffee is cancer causing.
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  • libragirllibragirl Posts: 4,632
    Yeah, Im not sure the health reports always change about coffee consumption. I think it's an individual thing. Myself..I know I can only have 2 cups max in the morning. If I drink coffee past 12noon I wil be up all night..Im very sensitive to caffein.
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  • The ChampThe Champ Posts: 4,063
    Yeah, it's a little much..try going without for a week..
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  • Flannel ShirtFlannel Shirt Posts: 1,021
    dude, I drink about 7-10 cups of coffee a day. I am not shitting. if 3 is bad, I am fucked...big time.

    The caffeine now has zero effect on me. I could drink a pot of coffee and go to bed.
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  • chrisg72chrisg72 South Jersey Posts: 112
    Me too!
    Flannel Shirt wrote:
    dude, I drink about 7-10 cups of coffee a day. I am not shitting. if 3 is bad, I am fucked...big time.

    The caffeine now has zero effect on me. I could drink a pot of coffee and go to bed.
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  • you areyou are Posts: 1,651
    1STmammal2wearPants wrote:
    Is this unhealthy that when I get into work at 6am and make coffee, I subsequently drink three cups of it, and sometimes have an iced coffee later on in the afternoon?? I think I have turned into an addict.

    i remember when i would have a cup in the morning when i got to work, then after lunch i would get a frap from Starbucks with 2 or 3 shots of espresso....those were interesting days. now i'm down to one a day. i think for women all that caffeine can be harmful because it affects the calcium in your body. for men, i don't know. anyway, there are lots of reports floating around out there. i say everything in moderation. plus, you know your body better than anyone else. if you feel like something is wrong then cut back. ;) if not, enjoy! :D
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  • libragirllibragirl Posts: 4,632
    Flannel Shirt wrote:
    dude, I drink about 7-10 cups of coffee a day. I am not shitting. if 3 is bad, I am fucked...big time.

    The caffeine now has zero effect on me. I could drink a pot of coffee and go to bed.

    that many cups and you aren't shitting?

    lol..sorry that was bad :o
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  • Flannel ShirtFlannel Shirt Posts: 1,021
    libragirl wrote:
    that many cups and you aren't shitting?

    lol..sorry that was bad :o
    LOL

    Yes, that was bad. :)
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  • reeferchiefreeferchief Posts: 3,569
    On a work day I can drink 15 or so average sized cups easy.
    On a none work day I tend to go onto decaf around 1 o'clock or so.
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  • born2runqtborn2runqt Posts: 109
    I have been a coffee drinker for years - 6 - 10 cups/day. My body does crave it. When I don't drink it, I do get a massive headache. It is an addiction.

    I have read recently, that coffe helps diabetes. I know that when you have breast disease they tell you to stop.

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  • DissidentmanDissidentman Posts: 15,378
    I'm working on my 3rd cup now, and I feel healthy...
  • markymark550markymark550 Columbia, SC Posts: 5,176
    just started on my third cup this morning....so I hope it's not unhealthy
  • markymark550markymark550 Columbia, SC Posts: 5,176
    dissidentman wrote:
    I'm working on my 3rd cup now, and I feel healthy...
    haha....we posted nearly the exact same thing at the same time....
  • DissidentmanDissidentman Posts: 15,378
    markymark550 wrote:
    haha....we posted nearly the exact same thing at the same time....

    Raise your mug for a toast!
  • mca47mca47 Posts: 13,301
    No, it's not unhealthy.
  • brainofPJbrainofPJ Posts: 2,361
    mmm, caffeine...the most addictive drug


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  • markymark550markymark550 Columbia, SC Posts: 5,176
    dissidentman wrote:
    Raise your mug for a toast!
    cheers! :D
  • libragirllibragirl Posts: 4,632
    Flannel Shirt wrote:
    LOL

    Yes, that was bad. :)

    sorry....I couldn't resist...:D



    I love a cappuccino every now and then too...
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  • smarcheesmarchee Windsor, Ontario Posts: 14,539
    if I get a large coffee at Tim Horton's is that 1 cup or 2 ?
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  • riffrandallriffrandall Posts: 685
    I don't know how unhealthy it is, I used to be a massive Peet's addict- 3 double espressos a day-
    I gave up all caffeine in April (not by choice, I had surgery and couldn't have it right afterwards), the withdrawl was the WORST!! But the after-effects are wonderful... so wonderful! Esp if you're a girl, giving up caffeine might be the best thing you do for yourself.
    I did love my Peets though. :(
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  • you areyou are Posts: 1,651
    riffrandall wrote:
    I don't know how unhealthy it is, I used to be a massive Peet's addict- 3 double espressos a day-

    :eek:
    riffrandall wrote:
    I gave up all caffeine in April (not by choice, I had surgery and couldn't have it right afterwards), the withdrawl was the WORST!! But the after-effects are wonderful... so wonderful! Esp if you're a girl, giving up caffeine might be the best thing you do for yourself.

    i agree! i had the worst headaches and body aches for two weeks after i gave up just 3 shots of espresso a day. :o but i did feel much better and lighter afterwards. yeah, i think girls do feel better on little or no caffeine intake.
    riffrandall wrote:
    I did love my Peets though. :(

    i did without my Starbucks for a few months, but now i'm back to at least one cup of coffee a day. and if i do get Starbucks i get the Fraps because it's really not made with coffee so it's like a placebo. :o:D
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  • riffrandallriffrandall Posts: 685
    you are wrote:
    :eek:



    i agree! i had the worst headaches and body aches for two weeks after i gave up just 3 shots of espresso a day. :o but i did feel much better and lighter afterwards. yeah, i think girls do feel better on little or no caffeine intake.



    i did without my Starbucks for a few months, but now i'm back to at least one cup of coffee a day. and if i do get Starbucks i get the Fraps because it's really not made with coffee so it's like a placebo. :o:D


    I know- caffeine addiction = scary

    On the good side of things, I am prone to migraines & the GREATEST side effect of all is now I can cure a migraine with just a cup of coffee.
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