Coffee and "energy drinks" like Red Bull does not give you energy. They borrow energy from you.
It is like overclocking your brain. Sometimes it is what you want, but it comes at a cost.
It is like overclocking your brain. Sometimes it is what you want, but it comes at a cost.
The main fixes I’ve found for myself are:
- Get a lot of exercise and sunlight (if possible) to counteract the caffeine’s effect on sleep.
- Resist the urge to have more caffeine than usual when tired. It works well as an enhancer to a well-rested brain, but when used to compensate for sleep deprivation, it’s counter-productive.
Eventually I figured out that a solid blast of cold brew in the morning and none the rest of the day worked better —- almost like medicine. Like you say, if I feel I need more then it’s a lifestyle problem.
i think a lot of people drink cups and cups of coffee because the first one just isn't strong enough. get a strong buzz first, get your shit done, and then let it coast down. probably why many europeans start with a strong espresso and asians drink less-caffeinated tea throughout the day. drinking coffee all day long seems like a solution in search of a problem.