To need a coffee as soon as I wake up?

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purplespink · 03/01/2026 16:45

Since having third Dc, I feel tired constantly. Definitely still in a sleep deficit! I need to have a coffee as soon as I get up (I have to wait for the kettle to boil but it make it asap). I make a second one when I’ve finished the first one, they take me about 10 minutes each. That’s all the coffee I have in a day. AIBU to need coffee as soon as I wake up? The second one often needs to wait a bit as I’ll be getting Dc sorted in between but the first one is non negotiable.

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Cheeseandonioncrispswithmytea · 03/01/2026 17:04

Whether it’s a need or a habit what does it matter?

every mother I know starts the day with a cuppa

just enjoy it - don’t over think it.

FollowSpot · 03/01/2026 17:02

I have done this since I was a student.

I make a cafetière of good coffee and drink it in bed.

BettysRoasties · 03/01/2026 16:54

TomatoSandwiches · 03/01/2026 16:52

Do you feel tired during the afternoon with this habit?
There is research that says waiting 90 mins for that hit of caffeine helps you stay more alert throughout the day as a whole.

What about people Who don’t drink any caffeine. Genuinely interested.

Cobol · 03/01/2026 16:53

90 minutes 😮

TomatoSandwiches · 03/01/2026 16:52

Do you feel tired during the afternoon with this habit?
There is research that says waiting 90 mins for that hit of caffeine helps you stay more alert throughout the day as a whole.

DameOfThrones · 03/01/2026 16:49

That's a habit.

Tea or coffee is lovely first thing in the morning but it's not a need.

BettysRoasties · 03/01/2026 16:49

Sounds like a formed habit. A bit like people who need to pee as soon as they put their key in the door. It’s a trained thing.

rainbowunicorn22 · 03/01/2026 16:47

I think now it is more a habit than a necessity, it's easy to get into the way of doing things mistaking them as something you need. try to get more rest if posible even if ten mins putting your feet up

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