espresso and my brain

[brightlotusmoon]

I am currently trying to find out why a central nervous system stimulant like caffeine is beneficial to me, as I have both cerebral palsy and epilepsy as well as naturally low dopamine levels; despite the apparent fact that CNS stimulants are not supposed to be good for epileptics.
Any time something stimulates my CNS, like my DLPA and Tyrosine supplements, I have more control over my smooth muscle coordination, fine motor fuctions, seizure activity, and ADD tendencies. Acetyl-L-Carnitine seems to raise my dopamine levels and improve my coordination as well as raising the seizure threshold, though I am not sure of its effects on the central nervous system.
It's gotten to the point where drinking espresso feels like some weird happy drug rush. As in, damn, I have good muscle control. And better control over auras that lead to seizures.
Perhaps I am backwards. Drinking espresso after recovering from a seizure works incredibly well.

Comments

[queen-lily-rose.livejournal.com]

Caffeine Has A Strange Effect On Me. It Seems To Affect My Body Much More Than It Does Others Around Me Who Drink The Same Amount Of Caffeine. Kind Of Like You Said, A Drug Rush!

[brightlotusmoon.livejournal.com]

*nods*
I also find that I can drink espresso every day for a week, then go for several weeks without any caffeine and be totally fine. But once I start again, it only takes a small amount to give me that "rush".

[queen-lily-rose.livejournal.com]

Yup. Same Here. I Wonder Why?

[brightlotusmoon.livejournal.com]

If I find out, I'll let you know. :)

[queen-lily-rose.livejournal.com]

Please Do! :o)

[nicked-metal.livejournal.com]

Something we have in common, it seems.

My brain tends to be more stable when focussed very narrowly. Stimulants seem to narrow my focus.