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Caffeine cessation
Posted on 5/31/23 at 5:45 am
Posted on 5/31/23 at 5:45 am
I’ve grown tired of the caffeine dependence primarily from coffee. I’ll have an iced tea occasionally and a Dr Pepper about once every couple of weeks but coffee is the only routine caffeine bomb. Drank a pot a day for years and now I’m down to about a third of a pot. I’ve been good until recently but I’ve had a crazy headache for the last week. Is it best to rip the band aid off and be done with coffee? Or should I just keep with the program of tapering down? Any tricks to get rid of the headache other than excedrine migraine or Advil?
Anyone else been successful reducing caffeine intake?
Anyone else been successful reducing caffeine intake?
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Posted on 5/31/23 at 5:48 am to WhiskeyThrottle
My hot caffeine intake drops as the temp warms and high prices on cold caffeine keep me to just green tea and sugar 
Posted on 5/31/23 at 5:54 am to WhiskeyThrottle
Why have you grown tired of it?
Posted on 5/31/23 at 5:57 am to WhiskeyThrottle
Mix honey into hot water. You'll still be getting a hot drink with some sweetness. It'll ease the transition.
Posted on 5/31/23 at 6:06 am to WhiskeyThrottle
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Anyone else been successful reducing caffeine intake?
Posted on 5/31/23 at 6:06 am to WhiskeyThrottle
Many decades coffee drinker. I cut back to 1/2 caff. Consistent flavor, but less caffeine.
I drink coffee strong and needed a path that reduced the caffeine somewhat.
I drink coffee strong and needed a path that reduced the caffeine somewhat.
Posted on 5/31/23 at 6:07 am to WhiskeyThrottle
Caffeine is actually good for you
No need to stop consuming it
No need to stop consuming it
Posted on 5/31/23 at 6:10 am to WhiskeyThrottle
You sound like a pussy. I’ve been taking 750 mg of caffeine in pill form for 20 years as a performance supplement and there are no negative affects
Posted on 5/31/23 at 6:15 am to WhiskeyThrottle
I just quit drinking it one day after having multiple cups everyday for thirty years. I didn't have much in the headache department either so I dunno.
I did eventually start back up but it was a good six months or so with no caffeine at all and I drink way less now.
I did eventually start back up but it was a good six months or so with no caffeine at all and I drink way less now.
Posted on 5/31/23 at 6:17 am to WhiskeyThrottle
Taper work in some Mountain Dew then get fat but caffeine withdrawal is real
This post was edited on 5/31/23 at 9:26 am
Posted on 5/31/23 at 6:28 am to WhiskeyThrottle
I quit cold Turkey about 20 yrs ago. I had to in order to quit smoking. Coffee and cigarettes go hand in hand…..
Anyway, after about 3 months of quitting, I felt it was safe mentally to incorporate coffee back into my life. A couple of sips into that first cup brought on the shakes and a massive headache. I haven’t been able to handle anything beyond green tea without getting a bad headache.
I drink decaf in the mornings. Cafe Du Monde and Community Coffee both make good decafs.
Anyway, after about 3 months of quitting, I felt it was safe mentally to incorporate coffee back into my life. A couple of sips into that first cup brought on the shakes and a massive headache. I haven’t been able to handle anything beyond green tea without getting a bad headache.
I drink decaf in the mornings. Cafe Du Monde and Community Coffee both make good decafs.
Posted on 5/31/23 at 6:29 am to WhiskeyThrottle
I tried quitting coffee a few weeks ago. I‘ve always been someone that drinks one cup in the morning.
The withdrawals were unbearable. I was foggy headed, had headaches, and super low. I fell asleep almost every afternoon for a few days.
When I read withdrawals could last up to two weeks, I questioned if quitting coffee was worth it. Then I had my first morning where I didn’t take a shite, and that was enough for me to go back to my one cup.
I’m super sensitive to caffeine, and I wanted to break the habit. But it didn’t seem worth it. Also, there’s plenty of research that says coffee’s antioxidants and bowel stimulation are positive impacts on your long term health.
The withdrawals were unbearable. I was foggy headed, had headaches, and super low. I fell asleep almost every afternoon for a few days.
When I read withdrawals could last up to two weeks, I questioned if quitting coffee was worth it. Then I had my first morning where I didn’t take a shite, and that was enough for me to go back to my one cup.
I’m super sensitive to caffeine, and I wanted to break the habit. But it didn’t seem worth it. Also, there’s plenty of research that says coffee’s antioxidants and bowel stimulation are positive impacts on your long term health.
Posted on 5/31/23 at 6:34 am to StringedInstruments
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Also, there’s plenty of research that says coffee’s antioxidants and bowel stimulation are positive impacts on your long term health.
Decaf works just as well.
Posted on 5/31/23 at 6:35 am to WhiskeyThrottle
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Drank a pot a day for years
Posted on 5/31/23 at 6:40 am to WhiskeyThrottle
I feel ya. About 5-6 years ago my wife wanted to quit smoking but found herself giving up after a day or two and she thought it was hopeless until a friend asked her when was the craving the greatest? She said In the morning until right after noon. Friend said that the only way to really kick it was to also rid yourself of side habits as well.....like caffeine and coffee in particular.
Long story short. When my my wife eliminated coffee ....even the smell would trigger nicotine cravings, she realized that she could more successfully manage quitting smoking.
Long story short. When my my wife eliminated coffee ....even the smell would trigger nicotine cravings, she realized that she could more successfully manage quitting smoking.
Posted on 5/31/23 at 6:47 am to WhiskeyThrottle
I noticed an issue with me that the ~200 mg of caffeine I was drinking was making me slow and sluggish. I do not drink coffee, but I do drink pre workout and enjoy maybe two Ghost drinks per week. I noticed a problem so quit cold turkey and I feel much better now. I feel like I have more energy now.
The headaches that I experienced lasted about a week, but it was manageable. My caffeine intact dropped from about 200mg/day down to about 150mg/week.
Don’t care about the “health benefits” of caffeine. If I see I have a dependency, I’m going to remove it from my life. While I do still consume some, it’s no longer something I need now.
The headaches that I experienced lasted about a week, but it was manageable. My caffeine intact dropped from about 200mg/day down to about 150mg/week.
Don’t care about the “health benefits” of caffeine. If I see I have a dependency, I’m going to remove it from my life. While I do still consume some, it’s no longer something I need now.
Posted on 5/31/23 at 6:47 am to Aubie Spr96
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Also, there’s plenty of research that says coffee’s antioxidants and bowel stimulation are positive impacts on your long term health.
Sliver of dark chocolate and any warm drink do the job.
The Celsius drinks have replaced my coffee in summer.
Posted on 5/31/23 at 6:58 am to WhiskeyThrottle
Posted on 5/31/23 at 7:21 am to WhiskeyThrottle
If you are still drinking coffee you should not be having a headache like that. Maybe you should see a doctor.
Posted on 5/31/23 at 7:26 am to WhiskeyThrottle
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reducing caffeine
Yes. If you're legit chemically addicted it fricking sucks. I'd recommend going half and half caff non-caff on things and tapering off over a week or two.
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