If I'm very energized, I also steer clear of caffeine, but under all other circumstances I enjoy it. I drink about two coffee drinks per day (one regular in the morning, one espresso at night). Occasionally I drink a Coke Zero or Diet Coke, and occasionally a third daily coffee drink.

I remember during my first hospitalization I was told to stop drinking alcohol completely. I had issues with it. I was also put on Lithium and the psychiatrist said to stop caffeine. I was like " What the heck am I allowed now?" He then said I could have one coffee per day. I tried to stick to that, but when off Lithium I doubled it.