Do you need caffeine to wake you up? What works instead?

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10 response(s)
Brooklynn T.

AN APPLE! And water of course. Apples work better than coffee. If you like to drink your wake up call, matcha is a great coffee substitute.

Anadir Q.

I work shifts as a nurse so my alarm goes off at different times. To really feel awake I shower, followed by a cup of tea.

Lea N.

Normally i would say yes, because i drink it every day but if you drink a whole glass of water when u first get up like first thing u do. It will naturally wake you up.

Olena U.

I not always have a chance to drink coffee at morning. I would say, breakfast. Even to chewing something waking me up. Or brushing my teeth and drinking sour juice after :)

Gregory J.

I don’t usually go for caffeine until around 9am. A good two hours after waking up.water works fine to get the body going.

Fane G.

Drinking water is a great way to feel more awake. Everything in excess is bad, caffeine included, so only drink it if it doesn’t cause you greatly issues, like anxiety, Jitters or sleeplessness. A child shower is very invigorating if you’re up for it, is not a miracle cure for anything, but definitely invigorating. Hope that helps.

Marcus Z.

I do not need caffeine to get out of bed—chugging a glass of water is typically sufficient to get me up and at them. I do use caffeine as a way to stay sharp during the day, but that is a bit later

Ces Rio Y.

No, I don’t really have anything to wake me up in the morning, I just need time. And I’m not a morningperson, so it take some time

Rienne Y.

I NEEEEEEED coffee, or I don’t feel like myself. But on days when my anxiety is really bad and I know caffeine is going to make it worse, I do avoid coffee. What helps me wake up on those days is a complex skin-care routine. Mindfully cleansing, moisturizing, and protecting my skin wakes up my mind and body.

Louanne Q.

Caffeine 😕 I wish I liked coffee but I usually end up drinking a diet soda or Bang energy drink. I am challenging myself to only drink water or tea this week. Yesterday was rough lol.

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