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No Espresso, but.....

Posted by Keo on August 15, 2001 at 22:50:15:

In Reply to: Beating N with Espresso, alcohol and... posted by Graham on August 15, 2001 at 09:14:51:

I know what you're saying about the smoking part. If I'm starting to nod off and can eventually get conscious enough to 'shake it off' before I'm down for the count, I go for the smokes first thing. I never thought about it before, but a co-worker said something I thought was somewhat insightful. She mentioned that now knowing I had N, parts of my personality and my smoking made more sense. She didn't mean it in a bad way. She just meant that maybe I smoked to fight the EDS and it could explain why I won't hardly sit in one place very long, etc. Hmmmmm. I agree on the drinking too. One or two and I'm ready for bed soon, but when I get to really party (usually only weekends) I can easily stay up until the birds sing. I don't drink coffee, but I won't go through the day without my soda. I've cut back a lot and drink more water. I realize these aren't the healthiest choices I could make and my doc preaches 'a consistent sleeping schedule. But who wants to get up at 5 am on Saturday? It really is mind blowing to think of how my personality might be different if I didn't have N. Oh, well... whatever will be, will be. Best wishes.

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