Maybe this wasn't such a great idea after all!

12 years ago

I posted last week about not having any energy during this heat to do much of anything.

It occurs to me just yesterday that it wasn't just the heat making me feel puny--I'm going through caffeine withdrawal! Because I don't get a good night's sleep with a pup in the house and neighbors who want to neighborly by chatting with each other right outside my bedroom window in the morning, every morning I'd have something caffeinated -- soda, iced tea, but no coffee cuz I've never liked it.

It's been about a week. I thought my headaches were just heat-related (and not eating right--never want to cook when it's hot out). A little Web research is a good thing -- Now I understand what's REALLY causing the headaches, lack of energy, just wanting to sleep, grumpiness, a few body aches (but the a/c is on a lot, so that's a symptom of my bones just getting too cold).

Have you gone through caffeine withdrawal?

I'm not sure what's worse -- having the jitters, sleeplessness and such by consuming too much caffeine, or going through withdrawal!

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socks
12 years ago
I have. You have to cut the caffeine gradually. The headaches are bad. Hope you feel better soon.
kathyg_in_mi
12 years ago
Gave up caffeine last year. Never did get the headaches, but on the rare ocassions that I do have caffeine I'm up most of the night. Last week had several cups of coffee late in the day. Didn't fall asleep til 5 am. That coffee may look and smell good, but if you don't know if it has caffeine, stay far, far away!
Kathy G in MI still trying to catch up on my missed sleep
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Lily316
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Why give up caffeine? Coffee in normal amounts is actually good for you. I DO get a caffeine headache if I eat out and don''t order coffee. I have two large cups a day with my meals. .
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12 years ago
I can't have caffeine after the noon hour or I have more than usual sleep problems.

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12 years ago
not me, but gf and dil both had an aweful time..they were cola drinkers...and started at breakfast!
peoniesandposies
12 years ago
Yes, I had caffiene withdrawal headaches when I cut out caffiene, but they soon go away.

I gave up aspartame (mostly in Diet Sodas) 2 summers ago. My short term memory was terrible and I had heard anecdotally that some people are affected by it (and yes it really seemed to help me).

To replace it I started drinking lots more decaffienated ice tea. I may buy an ice tea out which contains caffiene, like at a restaurant or McDonald's, but I do try to limit that to the mornings or early afternoon.

good luck ... you'll start feeling better
sjerin
12 years ago
Caffeine also contributes to breast pain/lumps, which is why I had to give it up. Now that I'm starting menopause, I find that I can drink a bit without pain.
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I have learned that I need a large coffee when I wake up after surgery or I have a horrible headache! I drink coffee all day, and until I go to bed. Withdrawal is awful.
sherwoodva
12 years ago
Interesting. I never acquired a taste for black coffee, and hate the idea of drinking something that I have to add sugar to, so I very rarely drink coffee. The odd thing it that even decaffinated coffee keeps me awake. I hope your withdrawal symptoms ease quickly.

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