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Re: I quit caffeine

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Post by comboy »

Have been drinking it for 25 years. Had a few months without here and there. It's not much different unless your usage has been excessive, which clearly was the case here.

Different people have different metabolism of caffeine and different reactions. It's very well documented. I'm one of those who have it easier to nap after strong coffee than before it. But I do love my espresso.

If you are looking for a reason to start a new better life with some different drug read about caffeine influence on adenosine. For some people coffee can influence their sleep pretty bad and that's no good.

Moderate amounts of coffee correlate positively with better health.

Also watch for slight dehydration and if you like it white - the fact that many people have at least a tiny lactose intolerance. In Italy almost nobody drinks coffee with milk after noon.

And really, statistically, it's one of the easiest popular drugs to quit. Maybe a few headaches here and there and you're done. It's mostly about the ritual and lifestyle.

Re: I quit caffeine

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Post by makach »

I haven't quite quit caffeine, but I have quit drinking hot coffee. It was necessary. In the end I was bringing two cups of coffee into meeting rooms for meetings lasting 30 minutes. It was bad.

Instead I binge on sugar free caffeinated fizzy drinks. I consume a lot less caffeine. I tried many times to quit but I just can't. Writing this I admit that I do have a problem, that I shamefully should do something about - but I am weak, and powerless - might be linked to my slight depression because of my current job situation. But then again, there is always an excuse.

Re: I quit caffeine

#104

Post by marklar423 »

potatochup wrote: post #85
jasonpeacock wrote: post #8

For 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 h…

Have you found good decaf anywhere? I drink only espresso and haven't found any decaf that isn't miserably bland.

The Starbucks decaf espresso is pretty strong. It can be hard to find though.

Re: I quit caffeine

#105

Post by toper-centage »

chomp wrote: post #53
daxfohl wrote: post #38

I'll be the contrarian. I was a pot per day drinker and quit for three months and felt no different, just missed the coffee. I quit the quit and I'm back to a pot per day, feeling much better.

It depends on the person, I can go on and off caffeine with no repercussions, but my wife goes through grueling withdrawals when she does it. A pot per day can be a lot, or a little depending on the bean and the roast, so I can't comment on that.

I never have withdrawal symptoms just cravings, usually after lunch. But I strictly drink maximum 1 cup per day, 2 if I didn't sleep so well, and when I feel my tolerance going up, I take a week or two of caffeine break to reset the tolerance. Cafeeine is a tool to me.

Re: I quit caffeine

#108

Post by toper-centage »

thenerdhead wrote: post #13

I had this exact same problem just back in November. Regular coffee drinker (1-2 cups), having pre-workout before the gym. Starting having an absurd amount of anxiety and what I can best describe as a panic attack or flu-like symptom making my heart race & feelings of palpitations. Go to the ER, they find nothing wrong. Doctors say "cut your stimulates and lower your stresses". Seemed to be a combination of work stre…

Doesn't pre-workout contain a fair amount of caffeine as well?

Re: I quit caffeine

#109

Post by coldpie »

mkaic wrote: post #67

I grew up in a house where coffee wasn't allowed, so I've actually never had it before. I have avoided nearly all caffeine my whole life out of habit (one of those cases where a rule you grow up with sticks with you even if the original justification for it didn't). Drinking a Coke is enough to make me bounce off the walls. I've often wondered what would happen to me if I tried coffee or an energy drink, but based on…

I think you should give it a shot. Unless you have some pre-existing condition (severe anxiety or something), there's basically no risk. Head to a coffee shop some morning and spend a few bucks for a small coffee. Maybe you'll find a new small joy in life. I have one cup, each morning when I get up, it's a tasty little ritual. Or maybe you won't like it after all, and then you'll know.

Re: I quit caffeine

#110

Post by thenerdhead »

toper-centage wrote: post #108
thenerdhead wrote: post #13

I had this exact same problem just back in November. Regular coffee drinker (1-2 cups), having pre-workout before the gym. Starting having an absurd amount of anxiety and what I can best describe as a panic attack or flu-like symptom making my heart race & feelings of palpitations. Go to the ER, they find nothing wrong. Doctors say "cut your stimulates and lower your stresses". Seemed to be a combination of work stre…

Doesn't pre-workout contain a fair amount of caffeine as well?

It does. About 1.5-2x the amount of a cup of coffee.
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