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Re: I quit caffeine

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Post by dr_orpheus »

hammock wrote: post #83
llimllib wrote: post #2

I 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.

Similarly, I use a really skinny mug that keeps coffee hot longer than usual, and I make sure it stays hot by going back to the microwave and reheating it as needed. The heat keeps me from chugging it. I also brew half-caf and mix it with half water before heating it. I know I sound like a crazy person.

Wait, why would a really skinny mug keep coffee hot longer than usual? Wouldn't that mean more surface area to cool a given volume. Ideally, you want a spherical coffee cup (impracticalities of that aside)

Edit: Nevermind, its the cooling surface of the top of the coffee directly exposed to air. I'm just over here thinking about spherical chickens in a vacuum...

Re: I quit caffeine

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Post by [deleted] »

wbobeirne wrote: post #57

I catch a lot of flak for all the money I waste by buying coffees at coffeeshops, but it's my way of rate limiting. If I want a cup of coffee, I first have to make myself presentable, go for a walk, and pay a cost. I also feel a bit weird about going back to the same place twice in one day, so that usually dissuades a follow-up trip, or at least makes me go on an even longer walk. Caffeine plays with everyone differe…

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Re: I quit caffeine

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Post by micimize »

I precisely constrained my usual intake to a known gram amount. Currently I have a clever made with 25g coffee beans. Overdoing it never helps my focus, so I rarely do, exception being if I get a large while traveling, but having a precise does at home really helps keep things from getting out of hand.

Re: I quit caffeine

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Post by comboy »

hunterb123 wrote: post #3

Caffeine 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.

> Caffeine is the hardest drug to quit.

I kept giggling for a few minutes so much that I got back here to thank you for that.

Re: I quit caffeine

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Post by [deleted] »

dr_orpheus wrote: post #91
hammock wrote: post #83

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Similarly, I use a really skinny mug that keeps coffee hot longer than usual, and I make sure it stays hot by going back to the microwave and reheating it as needed. The heat keeps me from chugging it. I also brew half-caf and mix it with half water before heating it. I know I sound like a crazy person.

Wait, why would a really skinny mug keep coffee hot longer than usual? Wouldn't that mean more surface area to cool a given volume. Ideally, you want a spherical coffee cup (impracticalities of that aside) Edit: Nevermind, its the cooling surface of the top of the coffee directly exposed to air. I'm just over here thinking about spherical chickens in a vacuum...

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Re: I quit caffeine

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Post by 1121redblackgo »

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.

I like Dunkin Decaf

Re: I quit caffeine

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Post by vmception »

wbobeirne wrote: post #57

I catch a lot of flak for all the money I waste by buying coffees at coffeeshops, but it's my way of rate limiting. If I want a cup of coffee, I first have to make myself presentable, go for a walk, and pay a cost. I also feel a bit weird about going back to the same place twice in one day, so that usually dissuades a follow-up trip, or at least makes me go on an even longer walk. Caffeine plays with everyone differe…

I do something similar only because I’m a social caffeine drinker. I only go to cafes when on a walk or date, in prior times it would be during a break at the office with coworkers walking around the neighborhood. Nowadays that would be like 1 cafe latte every other week.

But the only reason I have any setup at home at all is because I occasionally wake up next to people that believe they need coffee in the morning. I dont really know how to operate the machine.

Adaptations.

Re: I quit caffeine

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Post by garren »

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…

I experienced something similar (minus the hospital visit.) I'd regularly gone with 4-6 cups a day for years, with no noticeable problems. I ran into a particularly stressful month, then experienced a 2-month bout with insomnia and anxiety.

Insomnia is brutal, and I did everything I could to get over it including eliminating caffeine/coffee completely for around 6-7 months.

I didn't experience any issues stopping. After the sleeping and anxiety were under control I figured I'd stick with it - I'd heard others say they experienced a few positive benefits by cutting caffeine completely. I didn't notice anything.

When I decided to grab a cup again the productivity boost was pretty amazing. I settled on 1/2 caff up to 11am, then decaf only. I drink a lot less coffee now, and if there's even a hint of an issue sleeping I'll skip it for a day or two.

Re: I quit caffeine

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Post by ashtonbaker »

koof wrote: post #78
mandelbrotwurst wrote: post #76

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Will a Diet Coke give you the same effect as a Coke? I'm curious how much of your bouncing is due to the caffeine versus the sugar and/or some synergism.

It's worth noting that Diet Coke has about 50% more caffeine than regular.

I never knew this! Thanks for that.

Re: I quit caffeine

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Post by AnotherGoodName »

wbobeirne wrote: post #57

I catch a lot of flak for all the money I waste by buying coffees at coffeeshops, but it's my way of rate limiting. If I want a cup of coffee, I first have to make myself presentable, go for a walk, and pay a cost. I also feel a bit weird about going back to the same place twice in one day, so that usually dissuades a follow-up trip, or at least makes me go on an even longer walk. Caffeine plays with everyone differe…

Any excuse you can to go outside, walk around and interact during the work from home environment is a good idea.

Posting this while waiting for my coffee :)

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