Mandylubug Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I knew I would have a headache but I just did not realize I would feel so blah, tired, and cranky. Hope my family survives this week with me ha ha :lol: eta: It is sad that I am so addicted to a substance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlylocks Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 :grouphug: -- hope you feel better soon! Caffeine is nasty stuff...BTDT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Sorry, I've never tried stopping coffee and I can't imagine stopping. My mom's family has somewhat of a history of cysts. Did the doctor tell you why no caffeine? I wonder if I should just go cold turkey as preventative measure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted September 6, 2012 Author Share Posted September 6, 2012 Sorry, I've never tried stopping coffee and I can't imagine stopping. My mom's family has somewhat of a history of cysts. Did the doctor tell you why no caffeine? I wonder if I should just go cold turkey as preventative measure. well, I am having heart palpatations as well. So, he wanted to eliminate the caffeine as a first step to diagnose the heart palpatations and cysts. If the heart palps continue; we will do more bloodwork, etc. My ekg was fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 well, I am having heart palpatations as well. So, he wanted to eliminate the caffeine as a first step to diagnose the heart palpatations and cysts. If the heart palps continue; we will do more bloodwork, etc. My ekg was fine. Got it, hope you feel better soon. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart_Mom Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 It is *tough* to get rid of caffeine! I know first hand, but I'm glad to be totally free of it now! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeindeed Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I hope you feel better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimtaxi234 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: BTDT many times in my life and I always feel so much better afterwards, but ... coffee (COFFEE) ... calls to me. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I've been caffeine-free for almost 18 months. You can do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patches Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I understand. Did it several years ago. To encourage you, it gets better and you'll feel better overall. Sorry you are having a hard time right now. Hang in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Running the race Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I cut down to 1 diet coke per day 2 1/2 weeks ago. It took about 1 1/2 weeks to feel at all normal. I felt horrible. It does get better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Element Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Ugh. You're stronger than I am! I once got down to one cup of coffee a day, but that's the closest I ever got to quitting. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cafdog Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I kicked a nasty Diet Coke habit last year. (10 cans a day. Yes, I'm awful.) The headaches went away pretty quick, but the sleepiness and spaciness lasted a full month. The cravings went away after a few months. Now, one caffeine-free year later, I don't even miss it. Hang in there! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted September 6, 2012 Author Share Posted September 6, 2012 thanks for the encouragement ladies :) I purchased some hot chocolate to help me with my cravings. Not the same but close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted September 6, 2012 Author Share Posted September 6, 2012 Dh quit cold turkey after getting migraines every.single.weekend. He didn't have any problems. Just like a man...:tongue_smilie: . guys always have it easy :001_huh: ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YourFidgetyFriend Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I cut out coffee a few months ago and for 3 days I was vomiting and could barely function. I went through a bottle of acetaminophen in that time period. It was like I was in a heroin biopic. The crazy thing is I wasn't even trying to withdraw, but I had gone a few days without coffee because I was moving and just wasn't in my usual routine. After the withdrawal kicked in, I was determined to see it through because I knew I was never ever ever going to go through that again. The good thing was once it was over, it was completely over. I didn't even really want it after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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