I also recommend Probiotics to get your gut back in shape after your stomach is done flushing itself out, even if you just get some Activa yogurt or something. Not sure that’s a great idea but I just want too see myself for who I am with any caffeine . I wish everyone out there well who is on the same journey to being drug-free! I’ve been drinking a 20 oz diet coke every morning for years, with an occassional soda with dinner if eating out. Day 8 and I felt pretty damn good today. I noticed that my sleep had become very disturbed and suspected that too much caffeine was the cause, which is why I quit coffee. I never thought that caffeine could make you so sick. Crazy bad headache, nausea, mild sweats, no appetite. My nose is runny too, but I think that’s due to the fan and I’m finding it difficult to get a night sleep. I’ve always believed that the less you need to get through the day, the better. Thankfully I never got a headache, most likely because there is some caffeine in green tea. I feel tired and exhausted most of the time. yes .. and many soft drink pepsi or cola are between 70 to 90.. If this is what my caffeine mistress has being doing to me I’m done with her. Since I have a sinus condition it’s hard to determine which is the major cause of my headaches. I guess that’s normal. It’s freeing not being controlled by a beverage. That’s a good way to put it “personality”. Best of luck to everyone. So I am now looking forward to getting through this withdrawal period and kicking the caffeine addiction. I have decided to get off its 4 days no caffeine, I may go down to 25 mg then 15 then 5mg then off it’s seems better that way. I was a zombie in the morning, having pounding headaches, and night sweats. They should ask how many cups of coffee do you drink a day and if they say 12 to 18 they have got to stop ! I did enjoy a cup or two each morning but I was experiencing heart palpitations so I decided to quit coffee. I was taking around 900-1000 mg a day. I wanted to slowly decrease my intake, but my mind and body are now rejecting the thought of any consumption. I still can’t work out like before because I still feel a certain weakness in my legs and arms when I try to lift weight. I’ve been without caffeine before, so I know what to expect from the absence. Quitting caffeine cold turkey after a history of heavy consumption can result in hand tremors. Dr. Heidi Fowler answered. Not as severe , but they keep coming. 24 years experience Psychiatry. Hopefully I don’t have too much more of this. I’ve been addicted to everything under the sun personally in my 28 years, kicked everything and now caffeine is the one I’m having trouble with lmfao. Newly pregnant and the taste of coffee is just awful now. Very intense and only subsides with painkillers. I have began my new life of eating organic and trying to remove and avoid all unnatural chemicals from my body. Ive been off for 11 days. The headaches were not bad and now gone. Cold Turkey isn’t for me right now. Where’s your common sense & self love?? It is week 1 – went cold turkey – probably a bad choice. I am now 61. Steps. I sleep & sleep. I feel awful!! I’m having some trouble with my BP and decided to stop caffeine cold turkey and I’ll say it’s been one of the hardest things I’ve done! But in te second part of the same paragraph it also says that withdrawal symptoms can last two weeks to months. The US enacts the Pure Food and Drug Act. That’s it, nothing else. tell us Jaiden. I’m generally a very healthy person – diet clean and workout regularly. 147. Magnesium supplements, Gatorade, and light exercise have been helpful, as well as allowing myself to rest. I only have a teaspoon of coffee per day, but skipped yesterday and today due to medical fasting and yeah, the headache is hellish. I am always tired now and I want to have a cup of coffee like there is no tomorrow . I’m going on three weeks and I still have headaches. The anxiety has been so incredibly better, I’m not pissing my husband off anymore with my horrible moods and overthinking everything. Wondering if going cold turkey was the right thing to do. In some cases, symptoms can take up to 36 hours to kick in. I smoked for 15 years and had so many quit attempts. I was drinking about 14 oz every morning. It’s been four weeks since I started reducing my caffeine consumption, and I’m already reaping the benefits. Typically your level of withdrawal will be somewhat proportionate to your level of intake as well as years of intake. Day 3 on caffeine abstinence. I cannot handle this headache. This way I know I will avoid disappointment with my progress. I’m going on the 6 day now and I’m more steadily coming back to a more controlled mental state as far as the depression and anxiety goes. It’s been 5 days now and I am still having mild headache pain. There is so much more to health and wellbeing other than caffeine consumption, and if your looking … How long will the lack of alertness last, and the depression? We can do this! I stopped coffee (that’s my only caffeine source – I don’t drink tea/fizzies or eat chocolate) 11 days ago. Have to find the will power to go through at least two weeks of withdrawal. Back to a normal sleep patterns, and waking up early again. People on here seem guilty of blaming everything on caffeine. Hate the invention of caffeine pills. Yah,. Decided to quit by weaning myself 6 yrs ago when started getting heart palpatations, cold sweats and anxiety attacks. . But, I didn’t have intense cravings. It’s day 4 with little to no caffeine in my system. There are certainly some people out there who have a day or two of withdrawals and then they are good. So i have been suffering with anxiety for a while now and im on anti depressants for it but i also thought i would try quitting caffeine cold turkey nearly 3 weeks now and my anxiety is through the roof hoping it goes soon it’s unbearable. But because of a non-stop headache I now consume one cup of decafe. I’m on day 4. I have high blood pressure, so l have to get away from the caffeine. 5 days now. Can’t believe how addicted I was and didn’t realize. Or should I stick it out for another week, I’m worried about rebound headaches from over medication. Recently I began reducing my daily intake to one cup of coffee and two cups of decafe. I drink a 12 pack of soda and a coffee or two a day and just going down you can tell! So my system is loaded with caffeine. But then I realized I couldn’t ignore some signs of this intake abuse, 3 days ago I went to the ER with the worse abdominal pain ever, and while they found no apparent reason, I feel in my bones it was caffeine poison. Hi everyone, Advise pleeeease, I feel like I’m dying. it was affecting my life. Like I’m just dull. So I’d rather not take that chance. I have also cut back on chocolate although not entirely… Headaches are still constant, ranging from a slight tingle to heavy buzz, not particularly painful but i’m getting pretty sick of it! I don’t have as much energy as normal but I do feel calm and more relaxed overall ; I do have some neck and back pains here and there but I’m hoping this will stop soon. I decided to stay caffeine-free because of how my medication might interact and because I think I will save money. I wasn’t a heavy caffeine consumer, so I am wondering is this really still part of detoxing?! That’s what I first experienced which prompted me to stop the regular coffee intake. Yikes. Am weaning myself off slowly but still getting symptoms, headache one day, and multiple days of leg pains. Im on day 4 of no caffeine. You also will feel good and not even notice it very likely and totally bypass the crappy part. I thought I’d taper off. I stopped coffee 2 days ago and am experiencing headaches and insomnia. It’s a close race to when I stopped smoking cigarettes a couple years ago! But, for my health, I have no choice. And I’m getting my punishment, hope you guys don’t have to go through this. 1400s. I’ve had probably the most minor of potential withdrawals, during which I wasn’t expecting any side effects at all because of the small quantity of my intake, and it’s been quite uncomfortable. AddictionResource fact-checks all the information before publishing and uses only credible and trusted sources when citing any medical data. I would have 5 to 8 pops a day before I quit. The one dr was right, nescafe instant decaf is AWESOME. Also, I added self hypnotherapy. Day 15. Will be completely on decaf in next week or so. It was during this period that I started to experience the first symptoms of withdrawal. Addiction Resource does not offer medical diagnosis, treatment or advice. These effects may range from mild to severe and typical symptoms include anxiety, fatigue and headaches . Aside from all of that, I’m beginning to feel generally more mellow, and I’m not craving caffeine at all. Yesterday I was in bed all day! All this time I thought I was over energetic just to find out caffeine was taking a hold of me. Well today is day 13. But it does. I was rushed to the Hospital 5 days ago after experiencing palpitations two days in a row while riding my mountain bike. I work 12 hour days as well. Lethargy, depression, and lots of headaches. But I believe I will set a record for the longevity of caffeine withdrawal. I wish you all well on your journeys. Maybe you were taking in caffeine in various forms that add up? I’ve taken one excedrin to help, and it has. Ok, Good Luck to all, and my best wishes to those that want to quit. I really want to quit the tea but can’t cope with this. I would have normally gave 3 coffees a day ,but been on Caf for 30 years. I didn’t think it was going to be this hard, I weaned off for two days and then completely off the last 5 days and I am experiencing those middle of the forehead, behind the eyes, headaches. I went off of caffeine cold turkey 10 weeks ago. As i made this change, I began experiencing withdrawal symptoms. Caffeine Withdrawal. Lapses in concentration show up almost immediately after caffeine intake has been interrupted. No one ever talk about how bad caffeine can be for the body, and i feel like it needs to be known. I’ve been drinking at least 5 or more cups of coffee for fifty plus years. zero cock Idont drink but Pepsi Zero Sugar 20 oz. I slipped a little today and when I felt no joy after 5 ounces, I had another 2-3 ounces. I quit coffee (the only form of caffeine I drank) 2 days ago. Just had physical a few months back. I love coffee to the core of my being, but I feel it’s bad for me.. especially if you are addicted for over 2 years. Starbucks pikes place to be exact. I have a very stressful and very demanding job. How Long Does Caffeine Withdrawal Last? Why would I experience what seemed like heavy drug withdrawal? At one point I wanted to eat, but was too lazy to open the fridge. My job requires me to be on top of my game at all times. It could be another distraction and trigger more illness afterwards. Lately I been battling the irritability which usually comes when my body is hungry. Body Aches Yes. Cutting out caffeine is a crucial part of my recovery. It will get better. Nevertheless it is nice to read you guys’ thoughts and to know that the dark seemingly tunnel is short. just extreme lethargy and irritabilty. Good luck to all This symptom is experienced around 72 hours after the last caffeine intake. in plain language. I was up to about 4-5 cups of coffee daily. I’m on day 6. The Caffeine Withdrawal Timeline and What to Expect In the majority of cases, symptoms of caffeine withdrawal start within 12 to 24 hours after you have taken your last cup of coffee. For all of you trying, keep it up. It made him nervous and he couldn’t understand what I was going through because he’s never drank coffee, or taken any drugs in his life. Can any one suggest me is it dangerous to take pain killers almost every day?. These symptoms vary in both type and severity from one person to the other. Worth it! Body aches and pains. Hey! I didn’t even think about it until 3 days ago when the migraine started and didn’t let up until this morning to a light headache. 1800s. I was drinking maybe 5 cups a day of black tea for over 30 years. . This also is manifested between 48 to 72 hours after the last drink. Am drinking herbal teas in the morning and at night on occasion, usually chamomile. Best of luck to you guys’!!! I went down to 12. Meanwhile, my anxiety levels have still remained incredibly low. The headaches are bad, really bad, and it's impossible to … Therein lies the problem as this continued dependence on caffeine wears down the adrenal glands. I will be going to my GP for a follow up in a few days so we’ll see if he can provide more insight into this process. Thank you for sharing this info. All of the classic withdrawal symptoms. I know I’m now done with caffeine. Caffeine stimulates the release of stress hormones and adrenaline, which give one that energy boost but this surge of energy doesn’t last very long, and a person eventually crash and seek out more caffeine afterward. 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