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Posted 2/9/2015 4:18 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Everyone- This is day 5 of no caffeine for me. I'm wondering, for those of you that have also quit, were you SUPER tired? I am sitting here trying to study and all I want to do is go to sleep. I know others have suggested tea, but after going this long I'm afraid to backtrack and add caffeine back in.

I can barely keep my eyes open. I am normally tired around this time, but not like this. This is a complete my-eyes-are-open-but-my-brain-has-gone-to-bed tired. Anyone? Cause I'm on the verge of Googling what my new illness is, main symptom- can't stay awake.
Posted 2/9/2015 5:20 AM (GMT 0)
Yes i went back and forth and i could have slept all day and all night on my off time. It is hard but try to slug through. Hope this helps.
Posted 2/9/2015 12:27 PM (GMT 0)
Hi

Yes withdrawals from caffeine can cause problems as it is quite an addictive substance I would suggest that you make an appointment with your doctor just to get things checked out and give you piece of mind.

Hibee
Posted 2/9/2015 2:26 PM (GMT 0)
MG,

Do you drink coffee or coffe beverages at all? Latte's, mocha's, etc.? Even decaf coffe beverages, especially from starbucks have a small amount of caffeine in them. Maybe if you tried some decaf drinks it would help you ween off a little.
Posted 2/9/2015 7:08 PM (GMT 0)
Oh gosh...do you have a headache too?

I accidentally weaned off once...it was awful!!

They changed the packaging on our brand of coffee I usually buy...and I grabbed the decaf on accident...(the color of the bag was different)

I had a horrific headache, was lethargic, and kept thinking that I was coming down with something...

It wasn't until I had coffee at a friend's house...real coffee that I immediately felt better...and figured it all out!

I have since cut back on my obvious habit!

I limit my caffeine now, because that experience was an eye opener to just how dependent I was on it!

S.C.
Posted 2/9/2015 7:10 PM (GMT 0)
BTW...have you considered or tried Ginseng?

S.C.
Posted 2/9/2015 7:12 PM (GMT 0)
Yep- headache too! That would be awful to "accidentally" quit! :)

What does Ginseng do?
Posted 2/9/2015 7:36 PM (GMT 0)
It is supposed to be a natural, caffeine free enegy suppliment.

You can get it in tea form. It is derived from a root...Chinese origin I believe.

My sister and daughter really like it!

As with any new suppliment...reading about interactions or possible warnings is advised of course.:)

S.C.
Posted 2/10/2015 2:16 AM (GMT 0)
I went through this too. Coffee and redbull were my go to, I quit cold turkey and yes I was always tired! I've been able to work a little caffeine back into my life, I usually have a coffee 1/3 regular 2/3 decaf. And that depends on my anxiety level. And I stick with one cup otherwise I get an anxious buzz at nighttime.
Posted 2/10/2015 2:20 AM (GMT 0)
I am weaning myself off pop. I don't know if I can give up my morning caffeine need. I have given up Mountain Dew and am only drinking Pepsi now, as little as I can get away with.

and yes, I too, am tired most of the time.
Posted 2/10/2015 2:55 AM (GMT 0)
I stopped drinking coffee in November and after 2 weeks of hell my energy actually went up. I now drink 1 cup of green tea a day (1/4 of the caffeine in a cup of coffee). If you can just get through the first couple weeks it should get better.
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