Congratulations... just don't get discouraged if you didn't "sleep great." Insomnia is one of the major symptoms of caffeine withdrawal.Originally Posted by Mr. Silver
Interestingly, I went through killer caffeine withdrawal several times when I was young (off a 2-3 cup a day habit, it doesn't have to be a lot), but later on (and pre-menopause) I've quit coffee with no symptoms at all. I don't even touch the stuff now, because I've seen how addiction creeps back up on me.
I do drink green tea and the occasional decaf, so I'm not caffeine-free, but much less than coffee or pop. I didn't notice any of the touted benefits of quitting coffee (less inflammation, weight loss), but I do sleep much better and my body is noticeably cleaner.
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01-04-2008, 02:21 AM #1
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01-04-2008, 09:34 AM #2
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Why, were you spilling coffee on yourself a lot? Originally Posted by OakLeaf
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01-04-2008, 05:41 PM #3
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LOL Originally Posted by Lisa S.H.
Why, were you spilling coffee on yourself a lot?
No, really, less B.O., much less tongue coating, general feeling of being less toxic. No other changes in my diet or health practices, just giving up coffee.
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01-05-2008, 09:11 AM #4
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Insomnia with a vengenence last night! Fully awake at 3AM. Went to health club for 90 minutes...caught up on work...Silver slept until 10:30 (despite all her caffeine) - just not fair Originally Posted by OakLeaf
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01-05-2008, 12:54 PM #5
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I used to go to an "Adventure Spa" that was vegetarian and caffeine free. They'd recommend you detox for a week before arriving, to avoid the withdrawals. I didn't one year, and was worried my trip would be horrible. The first day we hiked up to Kokanee Glacier - by the time I got up there, I had sweated out whatever caffeine toxins I had. No headache at all! Keep up the exercise Mr Silver!
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