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What do you think about coffee?

Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 26 Boards Initiate
in Drink & Drugs

What do you think about coffee? 33 votes

I love it , I drink it and I think it's beneficial
48%
SkiveFormer Memberindependent_MaisyFormer MemberItaliaFormer MemberFormer MemberFormer MemberFormer MemberFormer MemberFormer MemberFormer MemberFormer MemberFormer MemberFormer Member 16 votes
I think it's beneficial but I don't drink it
6%
Former MemberPast User 2 votes
I drink it even though I think it's risks outweigh the pros
15%
DistractionFormer MemberDurhamjaideFormer MemberFormer Member 5 votes
I don't drink it and I don't think it's good
30%
JustVPast UserDancerFormer MemberFormer MemberPast UserFormer MemberFormer MemberFormer Memberlovemimoon 10 votes
I wish I could drink it - a health condition prevents me from being able to do so
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  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 26 Boards Initiate
    Another option could be - I am too young to drink it! Comment if that's your answer 
  • JustVJustV Inactive Posts: 5,637 Part of The Furniture
    edited May 2020
    I don't drink it and I don't think it's good
    Not a fan, personally. Don't like the taste and I've felt better since I dumped other forms of caffeine. :)

    Edit: I don't think coffee or caffeine is universally bad, but for me I was pretty addicted to it in the form of Coke (cola) and it really didn't do me or my ADHD brain any favours!
    Post edited by JustV on
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  • Former MemberFormer Member ☕🌻☕ Posts: 12,938 Born on Earth, Raised by The Mix
    I love it , I drink it and I think it's beneficial
    I have a coffee machine and I love it. Coffee keeps me going for a little longer when I'm busy.
    I also have another caffeine product that just well one cup of it wakes me up for the day 😂
  • Former MemberFormer Member Discussion Boards Moderator Posts: 343 The Mix Regular
    edited May 2020
    I love it , I drink it and I think it's beneficial
    I think that it's dependant on how it effects you. I know some people who get super nervous/jittery after coffee so don't drink it.

    Like @Mike I use to drink a lot of cola but cut that out in an effort to be healthier. For me, however, the sugar was the reason I cut it out not the caffeine. I still drink coffee occasionally as it gets me in the "mindset" to work; although I know that's entirely psychological!

  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,911 Extreme Poster
    I don't drink it and I don't think it's good
    I personally can’t drink it because it makes me feel so anxious. I understand why people drink it though for whatever reason the choose to. I used to quite like the taste of Mochas, before I realised that drinking it was making me feel ill lol 
  • Former MemberFormer Member ☕🌻☕ Posts: 12,938 Born on Earth, Raised by The Mix
    I love it , I drink it and I think it's beneficial
    Dandelion said:
    I personally can’t drink it because it makes me feel so anxious. I understand why people drink it though for whatever reason the choose to. I used to quite like the taste of Mochas, before I realised that drinking it was making me feel ill lol 

    Have you tried making your own with caffeine free coffee?
  • Former MemberFormer Member Fruit loop Inactive Posts: 2,762 Boards Guru
    I drink it even though I think it's risks outweigh the pros
    I drink it though i know it is not good for my anxiety, gets the heart pounding! i also take sugar where in tea i don't so its more unhealthy in that way.
    I have one cup in the morning though :)
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 20 Boards Initiate
    I just drink it because it tastes nice, not for any benefits
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,911 Extreme Poster
    I don't drink it and I don't think it's good
    GreenTea said:
    Dandelion said:
    I personally can’t drink it because it makes me feel so anxious. I understand why people drink it though for whatever reason the choose to. I used to quite like the taste of Mochas, before I realised that drinking it was making me feel ill lol 

    Have you tried making your own with caffeine free coffee?
    I haven’t actually that might be worth a shot, I normally just drink hot chocolate. 
  • Former MemberFormer Member Inactive Posts: 67 Boards Initiate
    edited May 2020
    I love it , I drink it and I think it's beneficial
    I love coffee, and tea. I have about two of each a day, which is a bit too much. I drink it because it tastes nice, like Mimi, and not because of the 'benefits'. The only time I would drink coffee for its 'benefits' would be before a game (I used to play roller derby), as there are a few studies suggesting coffee before sport is beneficial for arousal levels. Also it was a nice pre-game ritual to get me in the right headspace. 

    Similarly to some others, I used to be addicted to Coca Cola and I drank looooaaads, but since moving to London about 5 years ago I've not drank a single drop (it started as how long could I go).
  • DancerDancer Community Connector Posts: 8,143 Legendary Poster
    I don't drink it and I don't think it's good
    One word: yuck! It stinks.
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  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 3,590 Community Veteran
    I love it , I drink it and I think it's beneficial
    I LOVE coffee, like obsessed with it, and clearly those who don't like it haven't tried beanies flavoured coffee haha, like the chocolate mint one is lush :heart:   I don't think it's good for your health though, with my meds they make me sensitive to caffeine, and it plays havoc on the liver (not just coffee, drinking chocolate is worse), also just found out I have kidney stones so that's always fun. mind you I drink about 11 cups a day, but even decaff coffee messes with your body as it's not the caffeine but another ingredient in the coffee that I've forgotten the name of.... basically my Dr said 2-3 cups a day the body can cope with, but anything over that can mess up your body.... :heart:
  • Former MemberFormer Member Inactive Posts: 508 Incredible Poster
    I love it , I drink it and I think it's beneficial
    I do like coffee as well! It gives me a little kickstart in energy, and for me it feels better than the energy drink alternatives I drank when younger. Luckily I can keep to 1-2 cups a day pretty well, as if I drink anymore than that i'm likely to start getting restless :persevere:
  • Former MemberFormer Member ☕🌻☕ Posts: 12,938 Born on Earth, Raised by The Mix
    I love it , I drink it and I think it's beneficial
    Aidan said:
    I just don't like the taste of coffee or tea, I'm not sure I'm British anymore :joy:

    I agree with you on tea.
    Tea is gross lol
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 7 Confirmed not a robot
    I don't drink it and I don't think it's good
    I personally don't like the taste and I feel some people get too dependant on it drinking it everyday and such. I do sometimes have energy drinks to get through work that you have to sink many hours into tho
  • ellie2000ellie2000 Posts: 4,728 The Mix Elder
    Without caffeinated coffee I get sleepy Nd  moody. If ur gonna drink decaff mite as well drink water
    Crazy mad insane
  • independent_independent_ Community Connector Posts: 9,782 Supreme Poster
    I love it , I drink it and I think it's beneficial
    Love a good cup of coffee.

    I drink a lot of it. Between 2 and 5 cups a day (bad I know). It does absolutely nothing for me in terms of energy but I just like the flavour.
    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
  • ItaliaItalia Inactive Posts: 238 Trailblazer
    I love it , I drink it and I think it's beneficial
    I love coffee, like lots of you I need to drink it in moderation though - otherwise I start talking super fast. I'm also a pretty harsh judge of bad coffee - I have no time for bad coffee, but lots of time for pretty coffee cups  :3

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  • MaisyMaisy Inactive Posts: 701 Part of The Mix Family
    I love it , I drink it and I think it's beneficial
    I love it and drink it but don't think it's beneficial. I've always had tea and coffee on a daily basis growing up so it's all I've ever known. I've never thought about it being beneficial and it's only in the last few years that I've read a little bit about the risks. I just thought it was a drink, that's all :p
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  • Former MemberFormer Member Keep being you<3 Posts: 1,489 Wise Owl
    I love it , I drink it and I think it's beneficial
    I like coffee :)
  • Past UserPast User Definition of a mental mess and a certified lost cause :) Posts: 0 Just got here
    edited September 2024
    I think it's beneficial but I don't drink it
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  • DancerDancer Community Connector Posts: 8,143 Legendary Poster
    edited September 2024
    I don't drink it and I don't think it's good
    Past User said:
    Past User said:
    Another option could be - I am too young to drink it! Comment if that's your answer 
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    Post edited by TheMix on
    "There's a part of me I can't get back. A little girl grew up too fast. All it took was once. I'll never be the same." ~ Demi Lovato
    "The way that I have found the light in my life is through the expressive arts because I know that I will be accepted for the way I am." ~ Me
    "I'm going to get strong again and see you soon. " ~ Anonymous 
  • independent_independent_ Community Connector Posts: 9,782 Supreme Poster
    I love it , I drink it and I think it's beneficial
    I drank coffee from an embarrassingly young age.

    Although, I’ve actually cut down significantly since I last posted in this thread lol.
    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
  • Past UserPast User Definition of a mental mess and a certified lost cause :) Posts: 0 Just got here
    I think it's beneficial but I don't drink it
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  • SkiveSkive Inactive Posts: 15,287 Skive's The Limit
    I love it , I drink it and I think it's beneficial
    I love coffee. Drink it by the bucket load. 
    As stimulants go though it’s pretty lightweight. Same as nicotine.
    Weekender Offender 
  • DancerDancer Community Connector Posts: 8,143 Legendary Poster
    edited September 2024
    I don't drink it and I don't think it's good
    Past User said:
    @Kasa2103 I want to try it though
    Coffee smells absolutely awful!
    Post edited by TheMix on
    "There's a part of me I can't get back. A little girl grew up too fast. All it took was once. I'll never be the same." ~ Demi Lovato
    "The way that I have found the light in my life is through the expressive arts because I know that I will be accepted for the way I am." ~ Me
    "I'm going to get strong again and see you soon. " ~ Anonymous 
  • Past UserPast User Definition of a mental mess and a certified lost cause :) Posts: 0 Just got here
    I think it's beneficial but I don't drink it
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  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 45 Boards Initiate
    I drink it even though I think it's risks outweigh the pros
    Although I don't think caffeine is good in large doses, I love coffee and can't help myself. I probably have 2-3 a day... naughty me! :#
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 15 Settling in
    I don't drink it and I don't think it's good
    I only like coffee milk.
  • independent_independent_ Community Connector Posts: 9,782 Supreme Poster
    I love it , I drink it and I think it's beneficial
    Every time I see this thread I really really want a coffee lol (i can’t wait for my coffee tomorrow morning)
    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
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