[throwaway234101]

> I've got an old friend and former coworker who clearly has serious ADHD and self medicates with tons of coffee/soda/cigarettes. He's killing himself and he knows it, but hates doctors and has a negative view of shrinks.

This describes me to a T. I will not take amphetamines of any kind, so what's the point?

> Anec-data: I cut out carbs and only eat during certain windows and that has done wonders for focus and stick-to-itiveness. Coffee and alcohol hit me extra hard, and I've cut back on them.

I've heard other people say this. I really need to try it.

[philsnow]

Intermittent fasting is a lot easier with black coffee. I can usually make it to dinner time (~5pm ish) with nothing in me but coffee and water.

Use decaf if you don't want the double whammy of an empty stomach and more coffee than you might otherwise drink to smash your brain with caffine.