I think both sides of the argument are correct to a certain point.
My issue is.... I am a terrible person to be around without my caffeine. :tired:
Unfortunately, I am as well....interesting points
I think a break from stims would be really beneficial, but due to the fact that I function very poorly without them (lethargy/no motivation), they will remain a part of my supplement regime. I think the key is to finding what agrees with your body chemistry, and sticking with it- if you don't feel good, or have to keep constantly upping the dosage, you may need to do some adjusting....
All this aside, diet (blood sugar levels), rest, and fitness play a huge role in this as well- these factors "wag the dog" when it comes to stimulants, not the other way around, at least for me. Take this week for example- I have had wall-to-wall meetings and conference calls since Monday- my day starts at 5 am, in the gym by 6:30 or 7, at the facility by 8:30-9, and out of here by 6 or 6:30, and in bed by 9. I do the 6 small meals throughout the day, and I eat clean, which really helps. But this month has been multiple business meetings and conference calls during and after hours, plus lunch meetings, so my diet hasn't been so hot. Plus, some of the business dinners have lasted until 11, which definitely makes it harder to get up at 5. This is where the increased stims come in, unfortunately. It isn't always like this, and long term this probably isn't a good thing- but things have the tendency to calm down, to where I can get back into my normal routine...