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> The very first thing I think of when reading this article is that everyone interviewed except Hopkins is having near-constant auditory hallucinations.

Agreed. The closest I’ve come to this kind of thing is when I take more than 400 mg of caffeine in a single day (I’m genetically sensitive to caffeine). If I do that, then yes, my inner voice will become quite strange.



My reaction to caffeine is very strong. Can you tell me anything more about genetic sensitivity to caffeine? Did you have it tested/determined?


Yes, but only on 23andMe. I’ve also known I had an issue with it most of my life.

https://www.23andme.com/topics/wellness/caffeine-consumption

People who don’t have this sensitivity can drink coffee at any time. I can only drink early in the morning, and if I have it after noon, I’ll never get to bed.


Thx. It's just difficult for me to stay away from coffee sometimes, even if it gives me shakes.


Have you tried the sugar-free Hiball energy drink variety? It’s very expensive, but if you want a low to medium dose of caffeine with none of the side effects, that’s the way to go.


Thx, I'll have a look.


400mg seems like a lot to me. Most energy drinks have less than 200mg and come with a recommendation that you only have 1 or 2 a day.


Agreed, I was just using it as an example of “hacking” the inner voice.




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