I'm running on caffiene and willpower.

[TheMightyFavog]

Last night the flashbacks saw to it that I only got 2 hours of sleep. Right now, I'm running on Coffee, Penguin Caffeinated Peppermints, and sheer willpower.

I don't know how much more I can take of this.

On a brighter note, I managed to grab a tasty bagel at a local bagel shop to nosh on. For some reason, that bagel made me feel a little better.

[Bertha Venation]

1. Here's a hug

:hug: Does your doc know you're using a lot of caffiene? (Have been where you are)

[TheMightyFavog]

2. No.

No I ussally only have one cup of coffee in the morning and lots of diet cola on the weekends. I always carry a tim of Penguin mints on me, just in case.

[Bertha Venation]

3. You may want to mention it.

If the doc knows you're self-medicating w/ caffiene, s/he may be able to help you in a different way. Just a suggestion. You'll be in my thoughts.

[TheMightyFavog]

4. What?

You think that this might have something to do with what I'm going through?

[Bertha Venation]

6. I couldn't tell you that, but

I know what caffiene can do to the brain and body. It's a stimulant and too much can totally whack the brain -- in me, it's like it fries my nerve endings. Also it raises the blood pressure, and that can cause a host of health problems.

Christ, I hope I haven't worried you. This is my own experience. YMMV.

[Whitacre D_WI]

5. I'm running on bitterness and spite.

[TXlib]

7. Intense, unfocused rage, and adrenaline

Makes for an excellent cardio workout on the elliptical machine.

I crank up the resistance to a nearly intolerable level, crank up the angry music and crank up the rage: I imagine pounding the shit out of all the jackasses that day until my knuckles are bloody and raw.

[TXlib]

8. BTW, what flashbacks?

Did I miss a previous discussion?

[Dogmudgeon]

9. Caffeine + No Sleep = Hallucinations

If it's only been after a night of poor sleep, it's not likely to screw you up, but that's not a real good combo if you're having flashbacks from anything.

I don't know your story -- are these post-psychedelic flashbacks, or PTSD flashbacks?

Yep, food will help you, especially "comfort food". But if you need to see a doctor or something, don't put it off!

Good luck ... bon appetit and sleep well!

--bkl

[TheMightyFavog]

10. I Got my medication!!!!

I just popped one down. It's the generic equivalent of Xanax. I'm feeling a little bit better. Thank the IPU!