Two days ago, I decided to cut down on my caffeine intake drastically. I now feel super duper out of it and fatigued, plus I have headaches (I never get headaches!).
I would like to hear personal anecdotes from others regarding their experiences with caffeine withdrawal, so I know for sure that what I am feeling is not just in my head.
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posted by Kamelot123
on Mar 6, 2013 -
60 answers
Do you think moderate daily caffeine consumption is, on the whole, a good thing? I certainly feel some positive effects on my productivity when I accidentally drink some caffeinated tea or whatnot, but I'd like to hear from people who drink tea/coffee every day. Are you glad you do? Do you wish you didn't have to, or do you think it gives you a boost you couldn't have otherwise, even with plenty of sleep? Does it have other health benefits? In short, would you recommend caffeine?
posted by malhouse
on Jan 19, 2013 -
39 answers
CoffeeFilter: Why does drinking coffee prevent me from getting headaches? Is there another substance that has the same headache-relieving properties, but without the stimulating effects of caffeine.
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posted by deadwax
on Dec 19, 2012 -
18 answers
Does running brewed coffee through your sinuses and nasal passage enhance its effect?
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posted by Shepherd
on Jul 25, 2012 -
10 answers
Neuropharmacologyfilter. Brief me on the practical basics (and the theoretical rudiments) of what it means to have a chemical in one's "system."
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posted by foursentences
on May 27, 2012 -
5 answers
What games (PC, Mac, iOS, or Android) are good at quantifying brain/thinking functions?
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posted by cowmix
on Jan 15, 2012 -
7 answers
Were there stimulant drinks or foods in Europe before the arrival of coffee and tea from Asia and Africa? If so, what were they, and who had access to them?
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posted by jepler
on Jan 10, 2012 -
28 answers
Comfort drinks/food: Can you suggest some good, full-bodied teas without the caffeine? What other drinks or foods should I consider? (Location: U.S.)
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posted by Eolienne
on Nov 27, 2011 -
28 answers
What was your experience transitioning from being a regular caffeine drinker to an occasional caffeine drinker? Did it work for you? Do you have any tips on success, any surprises I should watch out for?
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posted by razzman
on Nov 23, 2011 -
17 answers
Help me understand the role caffeine might play in moderate to severe anxiety, intrusive thoughts (that I'm in danger) and occasional panic attacks. I'm perplexed by elimination of what I consider to be relatively low caffeine intake. Interested in others' experiences.
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posted by punkfloyd
on Oct 23, 2011 -
16 answers
I have noticed over the last week that my sensitivity to caffeine seems to have dramatically increased. Normally, drinking coffee would have no major effects except making me slightly more awake / alert you would expect. But over the last fortnight, it seems that even drinking even a single cup of coffee has become quite unpleasant. 45 minutes later i will feel dramatically over-energised and find concentration difficult and drinking a cup of coffee after dinner at 7.30 will leave me unable to get to sleep until 1:30 or 2am. Is this a health issue? Is it likely that my body will adapt back over time (I do like the taste of coffee and would like to keep drinking it if possible) or should I switch to decaf coffee or a lower caffeinated drink like tea?
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posted by Another Fine Product From The Nonsense Factory
on Aug 27, 2011 -
18 answers
Unavailability of Nestea 100% Instant Unsweetened Iced Tea jeopardizes completion of dissertation! Can you help?
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posted by vitabellosi
on Jun 15, 2011 -
15 answers
Has anyone ever bought powdered caffeine to add to a tart beverage to replace coffee/soda? How did it work out?
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posted by unknownmosquito
on Jun 14, 2011 -
60 answers
What's a focus-enhancing ADHD medication that won't cause anxiety or make me feel "out of it" the way caffeine does?
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posted by incandescentman
on Apr 19, 2011 -
21 answers
I'm looking to find some iPhone apps related to coffee and coffee culture. What are some of your favourites?
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posted by remixnine
on Mar 30, 2011 -
4 answers
I only ever feel right when I have caffeine - properly focused and able to function. This is a lifetime thing not temporary withdrawal. What can I do?
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posted by Not Supplied
on Mar 28, 2011 -
23 answers
Does caffeine really taste like anything? And if not, why does caffeine free soda (specifically Caffeine Free Diet Coke on my desk) taste so much worse than the caffeinated version?
posted by werty
on Mar 17, 2011 -
26 answers
Is there a way to help reduce my heart rate after it gets all ramped up from drinking caffeine? Lately I've noticed that whenever I drink even a small cup of black tea my heart starts to beat rapidly a few hours later and I feel a lot of pressure in my chest, like my heart is trying to beat faster but there's a rubber band around it. The sensation is similar to panic or running, but I don't feel panicky in my head. Aside from obviously avoiding caffeine, will doing something like drinking tons of water help calm me down faster than just waiting it out?
posted by ShadePlant
on Jan 27, 2011 -
15 answers
What is it about energy drinks that help my alertness so much better than just caffeine alone? What research supports the use of any of the other ingredients?
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posted by gilsonal
on Dec 15, 2010 -
10 answers
Is there a way to make coffee's effects wear off faster? It's just that I need to see someone and this coffee that I drank seems to be pretty strong on me today and is affecting my mood.
posted by antgly
on Sep 20, 2010 -
22 answers
Caffeine helps me to be optimistic, positive, and productive at work. Unfortunately, it's also fantastically addictive, and disrupts basically every important bodily process that I have. Should I talk to a psychiatrist about trying some kind of prescription stimulant?
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posted by Sloop John B
on Sep 14, 2010 -
46 answers
I've quit smoking, but I miss the periodic (5-15 times/day) neurochemical "hit" -- as well as the break-taking-ritual aspects -- of having a cig. What are my options? (Answers should be less unhealthy than smoking, but don't necessarily have to be
"safe as milk").
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 31, 2010 -
35 answers
Why doesn't Starbucks brew decaf continuously after 2 p.m.? I mean, obviously,
it's because demand goes down. But how does that make sense? Who are all these people drinking their decaf in the morning, and what's the matter with them?
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posted by fermata
on Mar 12, 2010 -
33 answers
No matter how much ibuprofen, acetaminophen or naproxen I have, it does absolutely nothing for me. No matter how much coffee I drink, I'm just as sleepy as ever. What gives?
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posted by timory
on Sep 16, 2009 -
26 answers
I'm anxiety-prone and so have eschewed caffeine for a long time. However, I miss drinking tea for the experience of it (not the stimulation). How can I re-acclimatize myself, and should I?
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posted by softsantear
on Sep 6, 2009 -
30 answers
Time for another caffeine pill? So I just popped one (200mg) about an hour ago and can't really feel any difference; I wouldn't think twice about having another cup of coffee but was wondering if it's okay to have another of the pills.
posted by zeoslap
on Jul 15, 2009 -
11 answers
Is there any caffeine in coffee ice cream? (Wouldn't be anything like one scoop = one cuo of coffee?) How about green tea ice cream?
posted by Rash
on Jun 27, 2009 -
19 answers
