I quit caffeine
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I quit caffeine
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Re: I quit caffeine
#2I didn't quit caffeine, but I cut down massively by keeping it in a Zojirushi mug that keeps it hot all morning instead of drinking from a regular mug. Because it stays hot, I just sip it, and that way I only drink one mug in the morning and occasionally one in the afternoon, instead of the 3 or 4 mugs I would drink previously.
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#3Caffeine is the hardest drug to quit.
Takes two weeks of miserable migraines.
You can lapse at any time later just indulging in one craving.
It just takes one bad morning to break it.
Re: I quit caffeine
#4Congrats on beating your drug addiction!
Even if it's "just" caffeine, it's never easy. Methylxantines are a tool, and like every other chemical it's best enjoyed in moderation.
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#5I've heard (but not verified) that ibuprofen is a vasoconstrictor like caffeine, and can be more helpful in easing withdrawal symptoms than other OTC pain meds.
That said, it's likely also tolerance-inducing (https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/stopping-the-vicious-cyc...), so don't overdo it.
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#6Caffeine is the hardest drug to quit. Takes two weeks of miserable migraines. You can lapse at any time later just indulging in one craving. It just takes one bad morning to break it.
A small amount of caffeine has been enough to keep the withdrawal headaches from occurring for me.
When I've stopped in the past, I usually take one diet soda I don't especially enjoy (like a Diet Pepsi) and drink a quarter of a can a day in the morning.
As you might surprise I've never attempted to quit caffeine permanently, just to reduce my consumption or to stop for a few months. It is indeed an easy habit to start back on.
Re: I quit caffeine
#7Caffeine is the hardest drug to quit. Takes two weeks of miserable migraines. You can lapse at any time later just indulging in one craving. It just takes one bad morning to break it.
I agree
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#8For me, I didn't like being physically addicted to something.
I've switched to decaf coffee, because I still like coffee and the morning ritual. But I limit myself to 2 cups, and I have herbal tea later in the day if I still want something to sip on.
The same goes for (added) sugar - it's amazing how you feel when you stop eating candy/ice cream/sweetened drinks/etc. And it's surprising how bad you feel when do you have sugar after you've been off a while - same as the author's experience with caffeine.
Re: I quit caffeine
#9Caffeine is the hardest drug to quit. Takes two weeks of miserable migraines. You can lapse at any time later just indulging in one craving. It just takes one bad morning to break it.
> You can lapse at any time later just indulging in one craving.
This rings very true. I tried coffee one time after quitting and the withdrawal migraines came back the next day like I was back in the thick of it.
I haven't had caffeine since then.
Re: I quit caffeine
#10I also quit, for me what helped was simply drinking plain hot water instead.