I drink coffee before sleeping

@nita04 (268)
Philippines
August 13, 2012 12:11am CST
I drink coffee to boost my energy during the day. I am always told that too much coffee is not good for our health, but I always heard and read that it is good as an anti oxidant. But nevertheless, I took their advise. I did not drink coffee for one week and I had a hard time sleeping so what I did is I drink coffee at night before sleeping and it made me doze off to sleep. Isn't it weird?
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@Suzieqmom (2755)
• United States
13 Aug 12
Nita, you are not alone--I drink coffee during the day to stay awake, and then often drink a cup in the evening to relax, and I have no trouble falling asleep, either. Caffeine has many positive side effects, including helping some people to relax. In fact, caffeine is often recommended (in small amounts) in the morning for kids with mild ADHD, as it helps their brains to relax and focus and not jump all over the place. So go ahead and drink your evening brew and enjoy it!
@nita04 (268)
• Philippines
14 Aug 12
suzieqmom, wow, at least I know that it has no weird effect on me. Thanks.
@Suzieqmom (2755)
• United States
14 Aug 12
Glad to be of help!
@lrdl3535 (149)
• United States
13 Aug 12
I do the same thing when I drink coffee. I can drink a cup of coffee and then a half hour later be fast asleep. But it doesn't bother me the rest of the day. I drink it and it keeps me going all day. I heard somewhere that on some people coffee actually helps to relax them.
@nita04 (268)
• Philippines
14 Aug 12
irdl3535, Yes maybe we have thesame effect. Thanks.
@camomile07 (1420)
• Germany
13 Aug 12
I prefer to drink a cup of coffee in the morning to start the day. Otherwise I would have a bad mood. But it is also good for the moments I have to study or when I share my free time with friends.
@nita04 (268)
• Philippines
13 Aug 12
camomile07, most of the time coffee is used to boost your energy and keep you awake, it has the same effect to me during daytime.
@ddaguno (3107)
• Philippines
13 Aug 12
yes that's wierd but i have a friend who is just like you. she drinks coffe to calm her before going to sleep. for me it's the opposite. i use coffee as an energy booster
@nita04 (268)
• Philippines
13 Aug 12
ddaguno, at least I am not alone.
@Raine38 (12257)
• United States
13 Aug 12
Not really. I have friends who also love coffee and actually have a cup before bedtime. You're right, coffee contains anti oxidants similar to tea but of course, too much of anything is also harmful. Anything should be in moderation.
@nita04 (268)
• Philippines
14 Aug 12
raine38, Yes I am now trying to have it in moderation. Thanks.
@caopaopao (12395)
• China
13 Aug 12
Haha, dear nita, it is really weird that you drink coffee before sleeping. And it made you sleep. I can hardly believe it. I only know coffee can make you full of energy, and I also know that drinking coffee before sleeping makes you so excited that you can't fall asleep. Maybe you are different from others. Have a nice day!
@nita04 (268)
• Philippines
13 Aug 12
caopaopao, yes, everybody in the office is laughing at me because they said I'm weird because caffeine has a different effect to them.