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How do I survive a work day without caffeine?

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    Only option for me at my workplace is either coffee (undrinkably bitter) or expired tea (tastes like rot). Did not have enough time yesterday to make myself tea for the next day and the shop where I buy energy drinks is closed. I extremely drownsy and my head hurts.

    EDIT: Coffee is undrinkable to me, quality or not. The bitterness will just overpower everything.

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    Chocolate 🙂

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      Only option for me at my workplace is either coffee (undrinkably bitter) or expired tea (tastes like rot). Did not have enough time yesterday to make myself tea for the next day and the shop where I buy energy drinks is closed. I extremely drownsy and my head hurts.

      EDIT: Coffee is undrinkable to me, quality or not. The bitterness will just overpower everything.

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      In the long run, weaning yourself off caffeine and getting enough sleep will make you healthier overall.

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      • Z [email protected]

        Only option for me at my workplace is either coffee (undrinkably bitter) or expired tea (tastes like rot). Did not have enough time yesterday to make myself tea for the next day and the shop where I buy energy drinks is closed. I extremely drownsy and my head hurts.

        EDIT: Coffee is undrinkable to me, quality or not. The bitterness will just overpower everything.

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        Make your own coffee or try caffeine pills. I had to cut back on coffee for a bit due to some stomach issues and the pills work just fine.

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        • Z [email protected]

          Only option for me at my workplace is either coffee (undrinkably bitter) or expired tea (tastes like rot). Did not have enough time yesterday to make myself tea for the next day and the shop where I buy energy drinks is closed. I extremely drownsy and my head hurts.

          EDIT: Coffee is undrinkable to me, quality or not. The bitterness will just overpower everything.

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          Caffeine pills also exist. Just be careful to not use too much of it

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          • Z [email protected]

            Only option for me at my workplace is either coffee (undrinkably bitter) or expired tea (tastes like rot). Did not have enough time yesterday to make myself tea for the next day and the shop where I buy energy drinks is closed. I extremely drownsy and my head hurts.

            EDIT: Coffee is undrinkable to me, quality or not. The bitterness will just overpower everything.

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            You are likely experiencing drowsiness & headaches because you're not getting enough sleep. Happens to me too when I get less than 7 hours of sleep.

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            • Z [email protected]

              Only option for me at my workplace is either coffee (undrinkably bitter) or expired tea (tastes like rot). Did not have enough time yesterday to make myself tea for the next day and the shop where I buy energy drinks is closed. I extremely drownsy and my head hurts.

              EDIT: Coffee is undrinkable to me, quality or not. The bitterness will just overpower everything.

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              Buy some tea bags?

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              • Z [email protected]

                Only option for me at my workplace is either coffee (undrinkably bitter) or expired tea (tastes like rot). Did not have enough time yesterday to make myself tea for the next day and the shop where I buy energy drinks is closed. I extremely drownsy and my head hurts.

                EDIT: Coffee is undrinkable to me, quality or not. The bitterness will just overpower everything.

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                Cocaine?

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                • Z [email protected]

                  Only option for me at my workplace is either coffee (undrinkably bitter) or expired tea (tastes like rot). Did not have enough time yesterday to make myself tea for the next day and the shop where I buy energy drinks is closed. I extremely drownsy and my head hurts.

                  EDIT: Coffee is undrinkable to me, quality or not. The bitterness will just overpower everything.

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                  Enough exercise, food, hydration and sleep. Ain't no cheat codes for having energy

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                  • Z [email protected]

                    Only option for me at my workplace is either coffee (undrinkably bitter) or expired tea (tastes like rot). Did not have enough time yesterday to make myself tea for the next day and the shop where I buy energy drinks is closed. I extremely drownsy and my head hurts.

                    EDIT: Coffee is undrinkable to me, quality or not. The bitterness will just overpower everything.

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                    Assuming you’re not interested in quitting caffeine entirely - you can either drink tea before you go to work or try caffeine pills.

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                    • Z [email protected]

                      Only option for me at my workplace is either coffee (undrinkably bitter) or expired tea (tastes like rot). Did not have enough time yesterday to make myself tea for the next day and the shop where I buy energy drinks is closed. I extremely drownsy and my head hurts.

                      EDIT: Coffee is undrinkable to me, quality or not. The bitterness will just overpower everything.

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                      Either have the bitter shit and suffer for a little or don't and suffer longer.

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                      • cacti@ani.socialC [email protected]

                        You are likely experiencing drowsiness & headaches because you're not getting enough sleep. Happens to me too when I get less than 7 hours of sleep.

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                        Caffeine consumption also contributes to poor sleep.

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                        • Z [email protected]

                          Only option for me at my workplace is either coffee (undrinkably bitter) or expired tea (tastes like rot). Did not have enough time yesterday to make myself tea for the next day and the shop where I buy energy drinks is closed. I extremely drownsy and my head hurts.

                          EDIT: Coffee is undrinkable to me, quality or not. The bitterness will just overpower everything.

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                          Have you put sugar in coffee? I'm very sensitive to bitter, and always had to put quite a bit of sugar in to cancel out the bitterness.

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                            In the long run, weaning yourself off caffeine and getting enough sleep will make you healthier overall.

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                            Yeah when I quit coffee it took me two weeks to feel normal again, but I got the money off my back!

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                              Many painkillers come with caffeine added too.

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                              Excedrin is one of the more popular brand names. They're specifically advertised for headaches.

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                              • Z [email protected]

                                Only option for me at my workplace is either coffee (undrinkably bitter) or expired tea (tastes like rot). Did not have enough time yesterday to make myself tea for the next day and the shop where I buy energy drinks is closed. I extremely drownsy and my head hurts.

                                EDIT: Coffee is undrinkable to me, quality or not. The bitterness will just overpower everything.

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                                Hot chocolate if they got it. If you are used to hot coffee you may miss the warm feeling you get drinking it.

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                                • Z [email protected]

                                  Only option for me at my workplace is either coffee (undrinkably bitter) or expired tea (tastes like rot). Did not have enough time yesterday to make myself tea for the next day and the shop where I buy energy drinks is closed. I extremely drownsy and my head hurts.

                                  EDIT: Coffee is undrinkable to me, quality or not. The bitterness will just overpower everything.

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                                  Two options.

                                  Chocolate covered espresso beans. Taste like M&M's

                                  Manhattan Special Espresso Soda. Diet option is available.

                                  https://www.manhattanspecial.com/

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                                  • Z [email protected]

                                    Only option for me at my workplace is either coffee (undrinkably bitter) or expired tea (tastes like rot). Did not have enough time yesterday to make myself tea for the next day and the shop where I buy energy drinks is closed. I extremely drownsy and my head hurts.

                                    EDIT: Coffee is undrinkable to me, quality or not. The bitterness will just overpower everything.

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                                    Bring your own stash and kettle!

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                                      Only option for me at my workplace is either coffee (undrinkably bitter) or expired tea (tastes like rot). Did not have enough time yesterday to make myself tea for the next day and the shop where I buy energy drinks is closed. I extremely drownsy and my head hurts.

                                      EDIT: Coffee is undrinkable to me, quality or not. The bitterness will just overpower everything.

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                                      Wean yourself off the caffeine addiction.

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                                        Have you put sugar in coffee? I'm very sensitive to bitter, and always had to put quite a bit of sugar in to cancel out the bitterness.

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                                        Yup. Put some sugar in that OfficeCoffee along with the alleged creamer and power through. Everyone else here seems to be trying to get you off the caffeine but you need it now, today.

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                                          Only option for me at my workplace is either coffee (undrinkably bitter) or expired tea (tastes like rot). Did not have enough time yesterday to make myself tea for the next day and the shop where I buy energy drinks is closed. I extremely drownsy and my head hurts.

                                          EDIT: Coffee is undrinkable to me, quality or not. The bitterness will just overpower everything.

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                                          Others have given some simple suggestions that you should try first, but if this is a recurring issue, you could consider seeking an opinion from a doctor. If you have some untreated, underlying condition holding you back, no amount of healthy living or caffeine is going to improve things in the long run.

                                          For example, it's possible to develop allergies late in life, which could lead to grogginess and headaches.

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