Depression Support Group

Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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MonaP 05/01/2012

I would like to know if coffee can help with the depression symptom such as fatigue. I would like to drink coffee every morning if it helps.

WanderingVet 05/01/2012

I did a GOOGLE search on

coffee and depression

and got about 23,100,000 results.

Most were headlined as:

"Women who drink more coffee show a lower risk for depression -- but there's reason to be cautious about reaching for an extra cup."

http://news.discovery.com/human/can-coffee-depression-in-women-110928.html

deleted_user 05/01/2012

i drink one cup every day and it seems to help. I'd like to drink more but i make mine really sweet, so to limit calories i just have the one.

deleted_user 05/01/2012

I think it's a case of everything in moderation.

buffetcrasher 05/01/2012

I personally haven't found where a cup of coffee helps (or hurts, for that matter) but I had a doctor specifically tell me to go off coffee for a week, a few weeks or a month and between visits it only encouraged me to drink more.

ThePepperMan 05/01/2012

Caffeine was bad for my heart, so I quit it cold turkey more than 2 years ago. (I had several cold turkey quits before that though, ... )

I don't think it changed my depression one way or the other.

koolman 05/01/2012

I would think coffee is probably good for depression, but bad for ANXIETY that sometimes accompanies depression! The caffeine (and sugar, if you like sugar in your coffee) makes one more keyed-up.

And sugar/caffeine, is, of course, a SHORT-TERM fix. As soon as the sugar and caffeine wears off, you're right back down in the funk again.

I use exercise to combat depression. Provides a good, long-term endorphin rush that lasts all day.

deleted_user 05/01/2012

Try it and see

LuvMyTitans 05/01/2012

I'm with Koolman. I like coffee. I only drink about a half a cup in the morning because I have Panic Disorder and alot of anxiety.. coffee does NOT help anxiety. I don't know if it helps depression or not, I've never heard anything about that.

Wishing you the best.

Hugs

Gaye

gramybear 05/01/2012

Ive read that it does help with depression, but like anything, drinking too much can have the opposite reaction. I wouldn't have more then 2 cups. See if that helps at all.

deleted_user 05/01/2012

I think that study is bogus. Any stimulant is bound to give you a "boost". Common.......

deleted_user 05/01/2012

It helped my depression and gave me energy to exercise, etc. I had to stop drinking it several years ago because of stomach problems. Now I drink hot tea but it doesn't give me that same boost.

deleted_user 05/01/2012

I love coffee. I know I chug the shit when I'm hypomanic LOL

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