This is pretty random, but does anyone know of a quicker way than just waiting it out? I had to drive 4 1/2 hours this afternoon and at the beginning of the trip got a large iced coffee from Dunkin' Donuts (around 12:45; finished it around 3) since driving long distances tends to make me sleepy after a while. The only problem is that I am still wired, hyper, off-the-wall and feeling the urge to run around like a complete spaz now (7:30)!!!! Maybe next time I should stick with a small...
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08-29-2007, 04:46 PM #1
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Any way to get caffeine out of one's system faster?
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08-29-2007, 05:47 PM #2
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Drinking lots of water seems to help me. Also a nice calming herbal tea (such as a peppermint) might make the effect feel less bad....
You have my sympathies. I'm the same way - I get sleepy, overcaffinate, and then regret it (I do have to give three cheers for Dunkin' Donuts, though - they're going trans fat free!!)Most days in life don't stand out, But life's about those days that will...
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08-29-2007, 05:57 PM #3
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I've been drinking a bunch of water to try and flush it out; the tea might be a good idea if it weren't so HOT here. In case you're wondering, I'm still pretty well wired--you should have seen me pacing around in the yard while on the phone earlier! The neighbors probably think I'm crazy!!
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08-29-2007, 06:13 PM #4
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Maybe it's ethanol soluble?
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08-29-2007, 06:33 PM #5
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LOL!!! Originally Posted by jobob
Maybe it's ethanol soluble?
Maybe it's time to pull out one of those bottles of Guinness that are in the back of the pantry...
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08-29-2007, 08:05 PM #6
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I really like Jolt's idea the best! My solution to too much caffeine? A really technical mountain bike ride. :-) ...or I avoid it. I don't react too much to it, though. Just control your portions.
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08-31-2007, 12:31 AM #7
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Well my first thought was wine... Originally Posted by jobob
Maybe it's ethanol soluble?
And, if you think about it, caffeine would totally be ethanol soluble.
Drink coffee and do stupid things faster with more energy.
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08-31-2007, 12:36 AM #8
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I wonder if Rescue Remedy would take the edge off?
Even a little bit of coffee makes me edgy/wired.
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08-31-2007, 08:45 AM #9
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Ah, better living through chemistry. Originally Posted by DirtDiva
Well my first thought was wine... And, if you think about it, caffeine would totally be ethanol soluble.
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