AndyC[GB] Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/wear/6944026.stm A teenager was taken to hospital after overdosing on espresso coffee. Jasmine Willis, 17, developed a fever and began hyperventilating after downing seven double espressos while working at her family's sandwich shop. The student, of Stanley, County Durham, was taken to the University Hospital of North Durham, where doctors confirmed she had overdosed on caffeine. She has since made a full recovery and is now warning others about the dangers of excessive coffee drinking. Ms Willis, who had thought the coffees were single measures, said the effects were so severe that she began laughing and crying for no reason while serving customers at the shop. She developed a fever and began struggling to breathe after being sent home by her father. "My nerves were all over the place. "I was drenched. I was burning up and hyperventilating. "I was having palpitations, my heart was beating so fast and I thought I was going into shock. "I did not realise this could happen to you and I only hope other people learn from my mistake." The teenager, who was allowed home after a few hours of observation, suffered side effects for days afterwards and now says she cannot stand the sight of coffee. Her father Gary, who runs The Sandwich Bar in Stanley, said: "She did not realise she was drinking double measures. "I have always stressed to my children the importance of moderation but Jasmine got caught out on this occasion." I fail to see how this is possible... but you know it must have been a slow news day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwwd Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 She thought they were single shots and not doubles - despite working at the place? I'm sure it was a reaction to something else and not just the coffee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escort boy Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 She thought they were single shots ...... Well she thought wrong then didn't she? ...I'm sure it was a reaction to something else and not just the coffee! Yeah she OD'd on muffins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC[GB] Posted August 14, 2007 Author Share Posted August 14, 2007 I'd hit it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hezz Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 I'd hit it in the face? looks like somebody already has Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mexico_16v Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 She thought they were single shots and not doubles - despite working at the place? I'm sure it was a reaction to something else and not just the coffee! i'd give her one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
massivewangers Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Saw this on Newsround earlier, pissed myself, what an idiot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madxrcabby Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Saw this on Newsround earlier, pissed myself, what an idiot what he said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggy Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 I'd hit it in the face? looks like somebody already has lmfao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaMMy125 Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 (edited) She thought they were single shots ...... Well she thought wrong then didn't she? ...I'm sure it was a reaction to something else and not just the coffee! Yeah she OD'd on muffins would of thought all the muffins shes been eating, would of soaked them espresso coffee's right up, fat ass Edited August 15, 2007 by SaMMy125 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabrio Zo Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 I don't drink much coffee, so if I do have more than a couple of cups in one day I do get jittery/a bit funny, I'm a bit sensitive to caffine - after all isn't caffine a drug? Why do you think they say too much is bad for you I swear it was due to too much coffee I woke having palpitations Z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotteh Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 I love the forum doctors Doctors said it was a caffeine overdose, but obviously not because fear not the EVO DOCTORS are here to put them right :roll: Still amusing though, silly cow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxdie Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 I'm a bit sensitive to caffine - after all isn't caffine a drug? Don't mention the D word, you'l end up with half of EVO trying to smoke it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark-ryder Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 I'm a bit sensitive to caffine - after all isn't caffine a drug? Don't mention the D word, you'l end up with half of EVO trying to smoke it. lol your so funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawdreamer Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 She thought they were single shots and not doubles - despite working at the place? I'm sure it was a reaction to something else and not just the coffee! lol the qoutes were all from an interview with her dad......what he didnt know is she'd also snorted 3 grams of coke in the back storeroom too lolol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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