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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
For the past year, caffeine has had a strange effect on me. I drink soda or coffee -- and within minutes, I feel groggy, fuzzy headed, and almost kind of drunk. I get absolutely no stimulating effects. The more I drink, the more fuzzy-drunk I feel. Caffeine used to make me feel wonderful -- awake, cheerful, on-point. I've never drank an excessive amount (2 coffees a day, max). Can anyone explain what might be going on in my brain chemicals?
posted by the jam
on Jun 24, 2009 -
18 answers
Can a couple of cups of tea make me totally anxious, and totally unable to sleep? Even two days later?
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posted by sully75
on Dec 31, 2008 -
22 answers
There are two beverages that nearly every American adult seems to like, but I dislike both: coffee and beer. I would like to develop a taste for both of them. For morning caffeine, coffee's free at most workplaces whereas pop isn't; and beer is a cheap mood alterer; but more importantly, both are social lubricants, one that isn't achieved by drinking a soda while others get either awake, buzzed or drunk. It's been a while since I had either, but remembering the tastes, I think it's that I dislike the bitterness in each drink.
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posted by WCityMike
on Nov 15, 2008 -
56 answers
I drank some coffee at 9 pm, and at 2 am, I am still wide awake. Anyone have tips for neutralizing caffeine or speeding it out of my system? Or for falling asleep while I'm still wired?
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posted by salvia
on May 14, 2008 -
15 answers
I'm anxious to give up the Java, or switch to decaf. For health reasons. Give me hints on how to do this effectively.
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posted by Gordion Knott
on May 9, 2008 -
14 answers
I enjoy drinking coffee from various regions. Is there a good online resource for A) determining good coffees from various regions and B) ordering said coffees online?
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posted by nitsuj
on May 6, 2008 -
15 answers
I need some information on the amount of caffeine that can reasonably be absorbed through oral membranes.
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posted by chrisamiller
on Feb 28, 2008 -
16 answers
I want to improve my reading and comprehension concentration for a few hours at a time using drugs/chemicals/foods only. Yes I believe you that meditation and exercise are the ideal solutions but I just want to be my usual averagely healthy self when Im not concentrating. I also don't care about negative short-term after-effects.
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posted by zaebiz
on Sep 15, 2007 -
13 answers
Where can I find cold-brewed coffee within a 5 block radius of East 59th St. and Lexington Ave, New York, NY?
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posted by zackola
on Jul 12, 2007 -
7 answers
Any good diet-friendly caffeinated beverages out there? Looking for something convenient, cheap, and low/no-cal/sugar.
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posted by sprocket87
on Jan 9, 2007 -
53 answers
I am wondering why coffee makes my stomach turn to the point where it feels like there's a third world war going on.
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posted by cheero
on Oct 5, 2006 -
24 answers
Have you ever tasted hyper-caffeinated Shock coffee? If so, your review?
posted by NYCinephile
on Jun 13, 2006 -
7 answers
I am currently going through caffeine withdrawal. I have gone for three days without any caffeine and still feel bad. I don't have headaches, I am just fatigued, irritable, foggy headed and unhappy. Has anyone else gone through this? How long before you started feeling normal again?
posted by Sonny Jim
on Jan 17, 2006 -
23 answers
Why is it that even after 7 hours of drinking coffee, my heart rate is about 10-15 beats above my usual heart rate?
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posted by scalespace
on Oct 3, 2005 -
14 answers
Two caffeine-related questions regarding its effect on taste and sleep.
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posted by Gyan
on Mar 7, 2005 -
19 answers
I've been saying goodbye to caffeine; the final step is my morning cup o' joe. But many decaffeinated coffees just taste awful. Can anyone recommend a brand of decaffeinated coffee that truly
doesn't suck? And maybe even a place online to buy it?
Bonus points given for coffee makers that support fair trade, equal exchange, or other organizations that support coffee farmers rather than exploit them.
posted by .kobayashi.
on Jun 13, 2004 -
26 answers
