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Yes especially Red Bulls
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Definitely. I've cut all caffeine for 2 months now and I'm way less anxious/panicky (in my case it made my body way oversensitive to any stimulation). I also have IBS lol so coffee is a no-no. I still love the smell of coffee tho
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@Trystcar Decaf?
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@Wonder24 I'm too afraid to try tbh, I replaced coffee with matcha (green tea)
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@Trystcar I wish but I can’t drink green tea with my meds
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It can for some people, yes. I’ve been taking in caffeine since I was 18 years old and I have ADD, so it doesn’t do much except wake me up a little at this point 😆
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Yes, but it seems like the amount matters for me. I keep a log book of things I eat and consume. I can have a cup of coffee. If I have 3 cups of coffee, it’s too much. Energy drinks? No go. It’s too much. I also found that artificial sweeteners and certain food dyes like Red 40 have a significant impact on me.
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Absolutely - can only handle decaf
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