I decided to quit coffee about a month ago because even though it is not that harmful to my health I realised I only consumed it because of addiction rather than it making my life any better. Considering I abstain from all other social drugs anyway, and it was also the last big source of sugar in my life, that was also convenient.

The constant headache went by in a week or so, but these last two days have been the first time since that I haven’t had sudden urges to nap in the afternoon. I never expected quitting coffee to be so disruptive for such a mild drug, so I can’t even imagine how much worse it would be with alcohol, opioids or crack or doing it while particularly busy. It also helped me get my sleep in order, which I dumbly didn’t even think about beforehand. Heartly recommend trying it out (in your time off!).

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    1 year ago

    Coffee cold turkey is devastating. It is recommended that you track your daily “average” starting consumption, and then over the course of several week/days, slowly lower your total caffeine intake. So for example 200mg > 180mg > 150mg > 100mg > 80mg > 50mg > 20mg > 0 mg, or whichever system will work best for you.

    Replacing coffee with green and black teas is also a very good idea, though most importantly, KEEP DRINKING A LOT OF WATER. If you are not hydrated, you will get more/worse headaches, and you will feel more lethargic/ in a brain fog.