HollyDay Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 I started having trouble sleeping and thought perhaps I should cut back on coffee. I enjoy iced coffee in the summer and was having a glass every day. 1st day off was fine. No problems. Today....oh my! I feel like a slug! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoObvious Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Drink lots of water! I've heard orange juice helps as well. (Coffee would help, too. ;) ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkyandtheBrains. Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Can you do decaf iced coffee to still keep your treat while getting used to less caffeine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cammie Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 I felt like I had the flu when I quit coffee. I NEVER expected to feel as bad as I did (however it reinforced the fact that I needed to quit.) It does get better. I did end up taking some Excedrin (primarily for the caffeine) to get me through. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanvan Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 I'm cheering you on! It's going to be worth it. I was off coffee for a year and it felt really good. I should stop again too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cammie Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Felt I needed to come back and apologize for my avatar!!! It is from my coffee days (and I do still treat myself occasionally!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Felt I needed to come back and apologize for my avatar!!! It is from my coffee days (and I do still treat myself occasionally!) LOL! OP -- oh dear, I feel your pain. I have been on a major sweet tea/soda/coffee bender. For like...a year? :o Tomorrow, I am going cold turkey. For at least a month. I'll admit that I'm a little scared.:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted June 23, 2014 Author Share Posted June 23, 2014 on the bright side....my hot flashes have been cut at least in half. I only had 1 last night and 1 the night before. Today, I've had very few and those were mild and short lived. There has got to be a connection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Well, if you decide the caffeine was not the culprit I can tell you that the return to coffee is lovely. Stay strong, and take a nap if you need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Back to decaf day one here and I feel like I'm about to slip off into a coma. Guess I better line up somebody to monitor my pulse tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 :hurray: Another voice cheering you on...It really does get better. I've been caffeine free for over three years, living proof it can be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 If I ever go off coffee, I will need to be in rehab or at least a hotel by myself. I am just flat out mean if I don't have my morning coffee. I don't drink coffee all day long or anything, but it would be very difficult for me to give up my morning coffee. But I did give up sweet tea, which I used to think was unimaginable. I hope it's getting easier for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieMarie Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 You can also do it slowly by combining caffeinated coffee with decaf and gradually increasing the proportion of decaf to caff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ondreeuh Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 I have a Keurig, and just splurged for some half-caff cups. Coffee actually makes me more tired than awake, but I love the ritual. I tried going cold turkey and on day 2 I had a migraine and slept all afternoon. So I am going to use the half-caff for 12 days before switching to decaf. I'm on day 3, and so far so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shukriyya Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 You can also do it slowly by combining caffeinated coffee with decaf and gradually increasing the proportion of decaf to caff. This is what I did with no issues. 1/4 decaf to 3/4 caf then 1/2 decaf, 1/2 caf then 3/4 decaf to 1/4 caf then full on decaf. I did it fairly gradually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Coffee is a real drug addiction and has definite withdrawal symptoms when you stop using it. I live with a coffee addict who has given up and started up the habit multiple times. the withdrawal symptoms do get better after a week or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cammie Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 I agree that for me it was more the "ritual" of the coffee than the coffee itself. I switched to herbal teas and now my ritual includes a lovely whistling tea kettle. I think it was the thought that I am stopping, preparing a warm beverage, taking care of myself, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Hiw are you doing, HollyDay? It's day three for me and the headache is ramping up. It's tempting to brew a cup of coffee but I don't have any decaf in the house! Are you feeling okay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ondreeuh Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Hiw are you doing, HollyDay? It's day three for me and the headache is ramping up. It's tempting to brew a cup of coffee but I don't have any decaf in the house! Are you feeling okay? How about a little Coke or tea? I am on day 5, I think, drinking one cup of half-caff in the morning. My head isn't achy anymore .... when I'm done with my 12-pack I will step down to decaf. Really, coffee isn't good for my teeth or my heartburn, so I should just quit altogether. :*( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 :: sips tea and browses thread with amusement :: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Bah, after a really good week (and a couple of pounds lost!!) I totally fell off the wagon. Just wondering how the OP was doing... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ondreeuh Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Not the OP, but I finished my half-caff a few days ago and had a couple days with decaf, and then nothing. It's hot, so hot drinks don't sound good, but I wonder if I'm just not craving the caffeine anymore? My acid reflux is better, and I'm not so sleepy in the mornings now. I actually stay more awake if I *don't* drink coffee or eat breakfast! Weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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