Dawg Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Research suggests people who drink more than seven cups of instant coffee a day have an increased tendency to hallucinate. High caffeine users may even think they sense non-existent people, according to researchers from the University of Durham. They studied 200 students who were asked about their typical intake of caffeine products. Those who had a high caffeine intake were three times more likely to have the heard voice of someone non-existent than "low" users who consumed less than one cup of instant coffee or its equivalent. Seeing things that were not there, hearing voices and sensing the presence of dead people were among the experiences reported. Researchers also found that people drinking as few as three cups of brewed coffee each day may experience mild hallucinations, such as hearing voices that aren't there. Researchers believe the hallucinations stem from the caffeine, rather than the coffee. Besides coffee, caffeine can be obtained from sources such as tea, chocolate, "pep" pills and energy drinks. Dr. Charles Fernyhough, the co-author of the study, pointed out that the research only showed an association between caffeine intake and hallucination proneness, not a causal link. So it's not the old age afterall!! :eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 HOLY CRAP! I hear voices:D:D I knew I wasn't the only one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerforged Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 What did you say? Are you talking to me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkV Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 :eek:Whoa! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whttlbucksteve Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Hold on I hear somebody.I drink so much I hear whole towns talking.LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinch314 Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 NO wonder I have issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 I don't drink instant, yuck. Look for another excuse I guess.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry264 Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Shhh, I hear someome talking,,,,,What? Darn, they never repeat it,,,,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 No instant crap here! I just have a few cups of decaf in the morning! Nothing after about 10AM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig mack Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 I'm hooked on Dunkin Donuts coffee!!!! The voices tell me to go there every morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 The only thing coffee says to me is, "You have to pee now!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 I'm hooked on Dunkin Donuts coffee!!!! The voices tell me to go there every morning. I love that stuff. We just ran out of a bag we bought. Earlier I had some Hawian stuff now I'm on something else not sure what it is but its not to good not strong enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 9 out of 10 voices in my head tell me that article is bogus:rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 you think the voices you hear are bad? mine talk behind my back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 I dont drink that instant stuff either..... but once you get it brewed bring it strong, black, and in a big cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OUTSIDER Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Instant coffee is not coffee...its flavored water. Must be brewed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdhunter39 Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 no instant coffee here as well must be brewed , the only voice i keep hearing though is you drank that whole pot ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotashRLS Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 They studied 200 students:confused: They probably overdose on caffeine on a regular basis, not to mention alcohol consumption and recreational drugs. I don't think they have a very solid study there!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg Posted January 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 They studied 200 students:confused: They probably overdose on caffeine on a regular basis, not to mention alcohol consumption and recreational drugs. I don't think they have a very solid study there!!!! You have a good point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Hey...did you hear that ? What I don't understand is that the voices talk "TO" you, but won't carry on a conversation "WITH" you. What's with that....eh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodnottygy Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 I am hearing voices now.... Oh, forget it, it is the TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Now I know why!!! I see dumb people, I see them all day! LOL!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Now I know why!!! I see dumb people, I see them all day! LOL!!! LOL.... You too ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doe-ee Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 So now Steve can blame it on coffee?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 So now Steve can blame it on coffee?? We can both blame the coffee now :D;) I love you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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