Caffeine for ADHD?

[Something Funny]

I found that it really helps me to calm down and focus. But it is not very healthy, is it?

[Schizophonia]

It can help.

[Something Funny]

@Schizophonia do you have adhd or do you just know a lot?

[Schizophonia]

23 hours ago, Something Funny said:

@Schizophonia do you have adhd or do you just know a lot?

I don't have ADHD but i know coffee increases dopamine neurotransmition.

Then, maybe coffee is too physically stimulating for some peoples in an adhd context, i suppose products which increase rather dopamine and less norephedrine like adderall, afinil, 3/4FA or something like that would be more adapted.

Or cholinergics. (nicotine, racetams...)

Edited September 12, 2024 by Schizophonia

[El Zapato]

Coffee is good for you...I drink at least a pot a day...not sure if it impacts adhd...In retrospect, I think not.

[PenguinPablo]

@El Zapato stimulants are considered by psychiatry as the most effective solution for adhd

Caffeine is a stimulant

But amphetamines are definitely superior

[Something Funny]

1 hour ago, Michael569 said:

In moderate amounts, coffee is mostly beneficial over the long term for men and women both. Helps protect your liver,  cardiovascular system, reduces risk of prostate and breast cancer.

Really? For some reason I always assumed that coffee and caffeine are bad for your heart.

1 hour ago, Michael569 said:

It's not unhealthy unless you are more sensitive to caffeine 's effects. I assume you mean coffee and not caffeine pills?

I made this post after dring an energy drink, but yeah, in the long term I would go for something healthier.

What about different teas and stuff, like matcha, green tea, black tea, etc. How do they compare to coffee?

[Something Funny]

@Michael569 I see, thanks a lot.

[Something Funny]

@Michael569 one more question. Is there anything wrong with just chewing coffee beans instead of making coffee? Or making coffee with ground coffee beans but without filtering them out?

[Something Funny]

@Michael569 ok, thank you