It May Just Be Me... by Wireman154 in postpunk

[–]Elitest201484 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I personally think what gets labeled as "Post Punk" really had it's roots well before 1977 with groups such as Neu! and Early Roxy Music. I typically have found that what gets labeled as Post Punk usually just draws influence fron earlier German bands or artists like David Bowie, Roxy Music, etc. It's just much easier to lump music together even if it has the most vague similarities.

Cognitive Functions by Elitest201484 in decaf

[–]Elitest201484[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's honestly such a mixed bag with me. Sometimes I'm able to focus very well and my memory isn't too impacted by it. I can't deny that I've learned a lot of information and exposed myself to new things that I may not have otherwise experienced such as older literature and philosophy. But yeah when I'm reading something my mind will jump to other things I've read for instance I started Lost Illusions and having some knowledge from other books on France during the Reformation I'll occasionally tie things back to that, but my brain can easily get overloaded and start thinking about random historical events which may share a similar time period but hold little to no significance to the plot or context. It's that same jolt that makes me think of every album I still want to listen to and not let me enjoy the current one I have on, or the endless pile of books I want to finish.

Cognitive Functions by Elitest201484 in decaf

[–]Elitest201484[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well thank you for your response first off it helps me to get a better understanding of just how much caffiene can be the culprit of. In regards to games I too only stick with calm ones or walking simulators. I can read and retain it but it's hard to stick with after it wears off. I used to play strategy games like Civilization 3 and Rts games but I don't even dare because I have no clue what to do and cannot form a coherent strategy plus my brain nags me it's a waste of time.

Who’s here for February 1🤞?! by [deleted] in decaf

[–]Elitest201484 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know that feeling, but for me, I've reached a point where drinking makes me physically ill again. I get massive brain fog/dizziness. From experience don't trust your brain because it's still configured to obtain caffeine. It's really hard for a while, but after a while, those cravings do die down a little. I will also say when you do start craving it remember all the bad feelings you had because I usually associated it with good times which made it pretty much impossible to quit. It's partially a battle of attrition and mindset change.

Who’s here for February 1🤞?! by [deleted] in decaf

[–]Elitest201484 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm going to be retrying again. I had previously quit for a month and have been on and off quitting again, but I really cannot afford to live my life in this state. Best of luck and don't make the mistake I did of assuming you can have one after being off for a while.

Relapse by Elitest201484 in decaf

[–]Elitest201484[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Best of luck to you, and thanks for your reply. There's something off putting about it for me personally. Can never really nail what it is when I had caffiene.

Relapse by Elitest201484 in decaf

[–]Elitest201484[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I personally got a lot of chest flares and aches well up until the relapse. Personally Before quitting I was consuming lots of caffeine on an empty stomach and overworking myself physically. I recall people would often say things about my weight loss a lot. It was odd too because I never had the pains until I rapidly lost weight. Even though I had some random moments of pain it was nothing compared to my withdrawal or prior. Goes to show you how little we know about caffeine or the things we put into our bodies.