5 Signs You're Addicted To Coffee

These are 5 signs of your addiction to coffee, and not simply an enjoyment of it. Like chocolate, coffee is something I enjoy, but it has yet to become a necessary part of my day (that's what twitter is for). But for all you addicts, welcome to No Shame September. This month may almost be over, but it doesn't mean your swag has to be.

1. Reaching For The Coffee Maker Is A Reflex

Illustration by Tayra Lucero

Like stretching after getting out of bed and getting dressed, making coffee in the morning has become a ritual, even before you're fully awake.

2. After the First 2 hours After Your First Cup, You Start To Crash

You're Leonardo Di Caprio in Titanic and your friend is Kate Winslet. She can save you if only she decides to share (but her greedy self doesn't).

3. As Soon As You Get More, You Can't Stop

You're like that poor kid in Matilda eating that chocolate cake.

4. You Start To Believe You Can Only Function At Work With It

You give credit to the 5 cups of coffee that helped you finish all of your paperwork, apply to Law School, and make a new friend.

5. Your Last $5 Goes To The Biggest Red Eye You've Ever Seen

Who needs food?! That espresso saved your life.