Who among you here are addicted to coffee?

@mayrah (1144)
United States
October 12, 2018 4:16am CST
I used to drink coffee a lot when I was a student and also when I worked at the call center. Its not that I am addicted to it but just used it to stay awake for a long time. Just like when I was a student I had to stay awake to review my lessons before the exam. And also had so. much coffee whe I started working at the call center. I always get sleepy working in the conputer while calling on the phone. So I always grab a coffee every coffee break. In my previous workplace you can choose to buy from vendo machine or buy a 3 in 1 sachet and a disposable cup in from the pantry. Then you get an instant coffee. I remember I have 2-3 cups of coffee everyday just to keep me awake. I was doing that for almost a year until I got an acute gastritis.. I rushed to the nearest hospitla clinic and the doctor prescribe medication for acid, for heartburn and for dizziness. I hate feeling and even though I was taking, they didn't really cure me. They just manage my symptoms then when I stopped my medication my symtoms were still there. Later I decided to modify my lifestyle.. I avoided spicy, fatty, and highly acidic foods. I also tried herbal smoothies.. Anyway going to the topic I no longer drink coffee now eventhough I am surrounded by coffee lover people. My fiance can take upto 5 cups of black coffee in day. I am actually encouraging him to slow down in his coffee habits.. For my dad I bought him a decaf so it wont be too harsh for him cause he likes drinking coffee too. How about you guys? Do you get addicted to coffee to?
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@arunima25 (87755)
• Bangalore, India
12 Oct 18
I like it but I am not addicted to it. I don't have it regularly. I enjoy it when I have my husband for company.
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@mayrah (1144)
• United States
12 Oct 18
Thats a good bonding with a husband. A coffee date, I like that.
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@arunima25 (87755)
• Bangalore, India
12 Oct 18
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
12 Oct 18
It is understandable for call center people to be addicted to coffee because it is what helps them keep awake when on duty, specially on graveyard shift. Drinking too much coffee can really make our stomach, acidic. I didn't wonder you had acute gastritis. Just avoid those that can aggravate those.
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@mayrah (1144)
• United States
12 Oct 18
yes I no longer drink coffee now, Since I am not working in the call center anymore I'm working at the hospital as an ER nurse so there's no problem about staying awake cause the emergency patient will keep you awake. lol
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@mayrah (1144)
• United States
12 Oct 18
@SIMPLYD Yes rebel. I dont have symptoms now. I think the aloe vera gel help me alot.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
12 Oct 18
@mayrah Oh, that is good then. At least you are now assured that your gastro will soon be healed already.
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@Icydoll (36717)
• India
12 Oct 18
I love coffee a lot I start my day with a cup of coffee..but I have it in limit
@mayrah (1144)
• United States
12 Oct 18
good for you Icydoll.. seems like you have a self control in your eating and drinking habits.
@Icydoll (36717)
• India
12 Oct 18
@mayrah yes I do :)
@mrki444 (15149)
• Croatia (Hrvatska)
12 Oct 18
I like coffee to. I drink 4-5 or even more per day. But I don't drink it when I need to be wake all night. Than I drink coca cola.
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@mayrah (1144)
• United States
12 Oct 18
Is it because coffee doesnt keep you awake? hahaha
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@mayrah (1144)
• United States
12 Oct 18
@mrki444 hahaha. thats good, it makes you feel comfortable thats why.
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@mrki444 (15149)
• Croatia (Hrvatska)
12 Oct 18
@mayrah Yes. In morning helps me but at night it warms me and than I want sleep.
• United States
12 Oct 18
idk about addicted but I definitely feel I should drink it less. I have two cups every other morning
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@mayrah (1144)
• United States
12 Oct 18
welk some people can handle more, but for I cannot drink it regularly
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• Manchester, Kentucky
14 Oct 18
I love my coffee in the morning. My boyfriend makes me coffee and brings it to me in bed. Depending on the way you look at the situation I could be addicted to my coffee....
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@m_audrey6788 (58472)
• Germany
12 Oct 18
I`m not addicted I just love coffee in the morning
@mayrah (1144)
• United States
12 Oct 18
I think having coffee once in a while is good.
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@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
12 Oct 18
I may be addicted to coffee but the addiction is loosing it's hold on me. I am drinking half/caf. I seem to be drinking less cups per day.
@mayrah (1144)
• United States
12 Oct 18
thats amazing susan. You are winning over your addiction lol.. thats a good thing.
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@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
13 Oct 18
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@Courage7 (19633)
• United States
12 Oct 18
I could do without it even if I love the taste and aroma of it. Tea would do fine for me also.
@mayrah (1144)
• United States
12 Oct 18
yes me too I like tea, howevee green tea and black tea still makes me acidic. I tried the chamomile its better..
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