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Re: Quitting Caffeine

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Post by dvfjsdhgfv »

chrishacken wrote: post #4
SOLAR_FIELDS wrote: post #3

One of the more interesting comments in the article is in regards to the social stigma of only consuming water during meals - people who have quit alcohol for various reasons have faced the same stigma when going out with friends. I've found that ordering something that has little to no calories or substance goes a long way to alleviate these fears (like tonic or sparkling water). Because something like this still co…

Interesting theory. I think that's just a mental game though; I think of myself as "healthy" when I order water when we're out. Most of my friends are also healthy individuals and will also order water though, so maybe it's dependent on who your "friends" are.

That's my thought, too. When I order water, it's almost like a declaration of a lifestyle - I choose to be fit, to stay healthy, and not to drink any of the substances that are an obstacle on my way.

I guess it's a question of company. If most of your friends order water, you feel a bit guilty ordering something less healthy.

Re: Quitting Caffeine

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Post by nkkollaw »

amelius wrote: post #11
maxxxxx wrote: post #5

The good thing about going off caffeine is that it works well when you have some from time. For example, when I have a long drive ahead of me I get some Starbucks. I am so sensitive to caffeine now that it keeps me awake the whole drive (and a few hours more unfortunately).

For staying awake I can also recommend ice cream OR chewing gum. edit: not at the same time

Why

Re: Quitting Caffeine

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Post by abtinf »

tekromancr wrote: post #16

I have a lot of problems trying to quit caffeine. Ever since I was a young child, they gave me really powerful amphetamines to get me to focus. Then when I turned 18 it became much more difficult to obtain. In the US, Ritalin/dexadrine/adderall are all class II controlled substances with similar restrictions to cocaine or fentynal, so in order to get it I would need to have a doctor's appointment every month, which w…

You may consider contacting a general practitioner or psychiatrist to get a prescription for Vyvanse. From what I've read, it is essentially a harder-to-abuse time-release version of Adderall. Doctors can reduce patient visits to once every 3 months or even 6 months.

Re: Quitting Caffeine

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Post by bdamm »

When I quit smoking I wore nicotine patches for months. They were actually quite pleasant, providing a nice memory and creativity boost. It's now been a few years without cigarettes or patches, but I'm missing the warm stimulation and considering taking up just the patches.

Re: Quitting Caffeine

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Post by guiomie »

I've been off coffee for 1 month now. I've drank one or 2 decaff cortado or americanos because I like the taste of coffee, but I feel like decaf doesn't taste as good.

I was a good week with intense headaches, it was scary. I used to drink 1 or 2 a day, nothing more.

As for the link, it doesn't work ... hackernews DoS induced?

Re: Quitting Caffeine

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Post by pier25 »

Once I stopped drinking coffee for a couple of days before an Ayahuasca session. The headaches were terrible.

I rarely drink anything other than a doppio in the morning, but I simply can't start my day without it.

Re: Quitting Caffeine

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Post by revelation »

tekromancr wrote: post #16

I have a lot of problems trying to quit caffeine. Ever since I was a young child, they gave me really powerful amphetamines to get me to focus. Then when I turned 18 it became much more difficult to obtain. In the US, Ritalin/dexadrine/adderall are all class II controlled substances with similar restrictions to cocaine or fentynal, so in order to get it I would need to have a doctor's appointment every month, which w…

Exchanging caffeine for amphetamines that develop real physical dependence doesn't feel like a good course of action.

Re: Quitting Caffeine

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Post by ehutch79 »

danhak wrote: post #8
SOLAR_FIELDS wrote: post #3

One of the more interesting comments in the article is in regards to the social stigma of only consuming water during meals - people who have quit alcohol for various reasons have faced the same stigma when going out with friends. I've found that ordering something that has little to no calories or substance goes a long way to alleviate these fears (like tonic or sparkling water). Because something like this still co…

Just a heads up that most tonic water is actually loaded with sugar and calories--nearly as much as soda! I was pretty surprised when I'd realized this--G&T's had been my go-to "low-cal" cocktail for quite a while. Ordering a club soda w/ lemon or lime however is a great move when avoiding alcohol in a social setting.

You don't actually drink your decoy drink. You just hold it and maybe sip a tiny bit to make it look like you're drinking so people leave you alone.

Re: Quitting Caffeine

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Post by phonon »

tekromancr wrote: post #16

I have a lot of problems trying to quit caffeine. Ever since I was a young child, they gave me really powerful amphetamines to get me to focus. Then when I turned 18 it became much more difficult to obtain. In the US, Ritalin/dexadrine/adderall are all class II controlled substances with similar restrictions to cocaine or fentynal, so in order to get it I would need to have a doctor's appointment every month, which w…

Try taking some theanine with your caffeine, it will be MUCH easier to cutback.
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