Is it normal that coffee makes me sleepy?

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Shouldn't it make me feel alert instead? Is it normal?

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  • Energy
    12 years ago

    Yes, it should give you energy....
    What type of Coffee are you drinking?

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  • Angel_in_a_Glass_Dress
    12 years ago

    Some people DO have a reverse reaction to caffeine.

    The only group I personally know of are those who are ADHD. However since it's true for one group of people it's entirely possible that there are others out there who also have the same reaction.

    When I was younger I was ADHD. The doctors had Mom give me coffee to help keep me calm. Personally I hated it, but that was only because she put it in weak chocolate milk so it just tasted like crap.

    As an adult I'm more ADD and caffeine seems to affect me the same as it affects others. With one exception... if I have too much then I get a good spike followed by a hard crash. but I suspect that's normal for others too.

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    • Avant-Garde
      12 years ago

      I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was younger, but I was never allowed coffee until I was much older. I personally think I was misdiagnosed, but surely others who don't have it can react this why to coffee?

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      • Angel_in_a_Glass_Dress
        12 years ago

        Well... that also may depend on what medications they gave you if any.

        And if you don't know if you were diagnosed properly try taking a visit at <a href="http://totallyadd.com/" rel="nofollow">http://totallyadd.com/</a>

        they have a test there... it's not an official one mind you but it does seem interesting.

        you can also have yourself diagnosed by a psychologist if you don't mind the fee. i had it done a couple of years ago. pretty interesting results

        And ... it's possible it's just coincidence. but hey it won't hurt to find out either. especially if you're in college since ADD / ADHD actually qualifies you for some exceptions under ESO laws

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  • rin
    12 years ago

    I use to drink it late at night before bed so that I could wake up in the morning.

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    • Shackleford96
      12 years ago

      That seems like a recipe for disaster to me.

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  • Naobi
    12 years ago

    coffee make me drowsy too.

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  • Lucyg123
    12 years ago

    OMG me too sugar caffine all make me sleepy

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  • tiffunny5
    12 years ago

    Glad to know I'm not the only one. Coffee and soda makes me sleepy as well. Whats wrong with us ? Lol

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  • nobleserpent
    12 years ago

    It's not the coffee, but the sedative IN the coffee that should worry you.

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  • NeuroNeptunian
    12 years ago

    Coffee and Red Bull does that to me, and I do not really get a noticeable high and crash off of it...
    Damn, now I want some starbucks...

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  • Shackleford96
    12 years ago

    It doesn't make me sleepy, but I usually always drink it in the morning.

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  • Avant-Garde
    12 years ago

    Same here!

    It seriously knocks me out!

    I thought I was the only one who had it. Also, I drink it caffeinated:)

    It could be the hot milk that makes us sleepy, but I can get sleepy without the milk.

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