Other than caffeine...

[noonoo]

what else can you use to keep you more awake?

I didn't sleep very well last night and completely forgot we've got builders here today so i'm up at 7:45am soo sleepy. I have to go out at 3:00pm and drive so I need something that's going to wake me up I get worried about driving when I feel not with it, and there's no bus service here and my parents are both at work.

I haven't had caffeine since my attack in April. Even making a cup of tea/coffee for my parents or guests makes me feel sick.

[steveo]

I dont take caffeine either because it can really aggrivate my panic symptoms. I take Berrocca if I ever need a bit of a boost. Google them! They are excellent! They don't contain anything artificial, only high doses of vitamins and minerals. They make me feel great. Ashame they are slightly pricey!
Bananas are a great natural source of energy as well as some slow release fibre products.
You can always chug some lucazade down too!
Hope these ideas help!

[noonoo]

Thanks for that

[vti2007]

Stating the obvious I know but do you do much exercise? Even a small amount of decent exercise everyday can wake you up no end.

I see from your other posts you are getting out and about so get that ipod on and try a fast walk for 20-30 minutes when you get up and need to get stuff done. It will wake you up no end

If I wake up feeling pants the first thing I try and do it chuck my headphones on and take the dog out. Somedays it is a struggle but it helps no end.

You are doing yourself a world of good by avoiding caffeine so try and find other ways. I only drink decaf tea now, I even avoid decaf coffee 'cos the chemicals they use to decaf it are nasty.

[noonoo]

I do get excersize, I have dance lessons every Tuesday evening and go for walks around the park because I enjoy it