Quitting Coffee

Crystalina · May 25th, 2007, 03:31 AM

Okay, I am at my wit's end!
I have been trying to quit coffee and I made it halfway thru the second day, and now I've broken down and made 2 cups.
I can't stand the headache....seriously, it's torture.
Any suggestions on a way to quit caffeine w/o such awful withdrawl symptoms?

bagnshoofetish · May 25th, 2007, 04:21 AM

how bout a nice cup of coffee?

tee hee.

I really don't know what advice to give cause I am totally addicted to coffee. I tried to quit once too but got terrible headaches. I think drinking plenty of water helps. Other than that, you just gotta ride it out I think. Maybe eating some good dark chocolate?

Kimm992 · May 25th, 2007, 10:51 AM

I was addicted to coffee a while back too and went to my doctor about it. She told me there's nothing that can be done to stop the headaches other than taking an advil and suffering through it.

They go away after a while and you'll feel way better for it in the long run.

I've been off coffee for about a year now and I feel WAY better day to day.

DanielleNY · May 25th, 2007, 10:51 AM

I was up to about 8-10 cups a day at a point - and quit cold turkey - yes, the first week was a little tough - but now (about 2 months later) - i feel 100 times better and not needing to relay on that cup to get me thru my day feels so good

i wouldn't recommend chocolate - substituting caffine with more caffine

there really isnt many ways to get around it - just bear it for a week or so and it will be totally worth it!

HubbaWubba · May 25th, 2007, 11:34 AM

How about start off by mixing half caf and half decaf to ween you off coffee.

mh21 · May 25th, 2007, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by HubbaWubba

How about start off by mixing half caf and half decaf to ween you off coffee.

that's what I was going to suggest, may be try gradually weaning yourself off coffee

caxe · May 25th, 2007, 08:43 PM

I, too, quit coffee (and tea, and cola that isn't decaf) about a month ago. I did it for other health reasons which were making me so miserable that if I had bad headaches or other withdrawal symptoms I didn't notice. I do recall how a few months back, on the weekends when I didn't have the office coffee pot to rely on, my head would scream all day long if I didn't have my usual three or four weekday morning (and sometimes afternoon) cups. Now that I've kicked the habit it feels good not being dependent on it.

Caffeine is a hell of a drug.

BagAngel · May 25th, 2007, 08:46 PM

I think the half/half is a good idea the 1/4 to 3/4 decaf for a while, hopefully get full change to decaf!
I changed to decaf overnight some years ago without any effects at all but then I really wasn't addicted & only would have had one cup at breakfast anyway.

maxter · May 25th, 2007, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BagAngel

I think the half/half is a good idea the 1/4 to 3/4 decaf for a while, hopefully get full change to decaf!

Yes, that is the best way to go. The withdrawal headaches are the worst.

Get some strong flavored decaf and keep cutting back on the caffeinated every week.

Jill · May 25th, 2007, 09:43 PM

I couldnt survive without my daily Starbucks fix...LMAO!
U R SO BRAVE!good luck!!

Irishgal · May 26th, 2007, 12:07 AM

Just like withdrawl of any other substance, titrate down. Day one, your normal amount, day two, 7/8 of your normal amount, and so on. Good luck, I tried it and my co-workers make me start back up cause I was intolerable to be around.

Crystalina · May 26th, 2007, 12:35 AM

You are all so helpful! I'm going to do what you suggested, Irish gal....I think slowly reducing my amount is the best way to go.
I've already tried drinking more water than usual and I have to tell you, already I can tell I have more energy than usual. And I feel less hungry, oddly.
Everyone here is the best. I love PF! Thanks for all of your good ideas!
HUGS!

bellacherie · May 26th, 2007, 01:32 AM

I found that since changing jobs and not having excellent quality coffee at arms reach, I dont even touch the stuff.

I have found that for me it was very much a lifestyle thing. Perhaps if you tried not to go near coffee-shops or chewed gum or something it would help...

mcmug17 · May 27th, 2007, 02:35 AM

As odd as it may sound, headaches may be caused by washing your hair / leaving your hair wet for a long period of time.
Do you usually wash your hair and go straight to bed, or wash your hair in the morning and go out with wet hair?

I used to have headaches periodically. During the last 2 weeks I've been trying to keep my hair as dry as possible before getting out. Believe it or not, my head does feel a lot lighter.

bubbleliciousis · May 27th, 2007, 05:59 AM

advil and tea or some substitute.

everytime you want to reach for coffee, get a substitute instead like juice and an advil. HEHEHEHE

May 25th, 2007, 03:31 AM	#1
Crystalina Member Location: West Coast	Quitting Coffee Okay, I am at my wit's end! I have been trying to quit coffee and I made it halfway thru the second day, and now I've broken down and made 2 cups. I can't stand the headache....seriously, it's torture. Any suggestions on a way to quit caffeine w/o such awful withdrawl symptoms?

May 25th, 2007, 04:21 AM	#2
bagnshoofetish Peace On Earth	Re: Quitting Coffee how bout a nice cup of coffee? tee hee. I really don't know what advice to give cause I am totally addicted to coffee. I tried to quit once too but got terrible headaches. I think drinking plenty of water helps. Other than that, you just gotta ride it out I think. Maybe eating some good dark chocolate? __________________ La Cucaracha! La Cucaracha!

May 25th, 2007, 10:51 AM	#3
Kimm992 Member Location: Toronto, Canada	Re: Quitting Coffee I was addicted to coffee a while back too and went to my doctor about it. She told me there's nothing that can be done to stop the headaches other than taking an advil and suffering through it. They go away after a while and you'll feel way better for it in the long run. I've been off coffee for about a year now and I feel WAY better day to day. __________________ ~Kimmy~

May 25th, 2007, 10:51 AM	#4
DanielleNY Member Location: NY, NY	Re: Quitting Coffee I was up to about 8-10 cups a day at a point - and quit cold turkey - yes, the first week was a little tough - but now (about 2 months later) - i feel 100 times better and not needing to relay on that cup to get me thru my day feels so good i wouldn't recommend chocolate - substituting caffine with more caffine there really isnt many ways to get around it - just bear it for a week or so and it will be totally worth it!

May 25th, 2007, 11:34 AM	#5
HubbaWubba Sofa King Banned	Re: Quitting Coffee How about start off by mixing half caf and half decaf to ween you off coffee.

May 25th, 2007, 08:43 PM	#7
caxe Loves root beer. Location: The Southeast, US	Re: Quitting Coffee I, too, quit coffee (and tea, and cola that isn't decaf) about a month ago. I did it for other health reasons which were making me so miserable that if I had bad headaches or other withdrawal symptoms I didn't notice. I do recall how a few months back, on the weekends when I didn't have the office coffee pot to rely on, my head would scream all day long if I didn't have my usual three or four weekday morning (and sometimes afternoon) cups. Now that I've kicked the habit it feels good not being dependent on it. Caffeine is a hell of a drug. __________________ Christmas without fruitcake is like St. Sigmund's Day without the headless boy.

May 25th, 2007, 08:46 PM	#8
BagAngel LV Moderator Location: UK	Re: Quitting Coffee I think the half/half is a good idea the 1/4 to 3/4 decaf for a while, hopefully get full change to decaf! I changed to decaf overnight some years ago without any effects at all but then I really wasn't addicted & only would have had one cup at breakfast anyway.

May 25th, 2007, 09:43 PM	#10
Jill	Re: Quitting Coffee I couldnt survive without my daily Starbucks fix...LMAO! U R SO BRAVE!good luck!!

May 26th, 2007, 12:07 AM	#11
Irishgal I run with scissors Location: In a Bell Jet Ranger	Re: Quitting Coffee Just like withdrawl of any other substance, titrate down. Day one, your normal amount, day two, 7/8 of your normal amount, and so on. Good luck, I tried it and my co-workers make me start back up cause I was intolerable to be around. __________________ Ten thousand blessings to all of our furry friends who are in need of prayers. May they be comfortable, healthy, and blessed with joy and companionship. May their eyes shine brightly and may they know that they are loved.

May 26th, 2007, 12:35 AM	#12
Crystalina Member Location: West Coast	Re: Quitting Coffee You are all so helpful! I'm going to do what you suggested, Irish gal....I think slowly reducing my amount is the best way to go. I've already tried drinking more water than usual and I have to tell you, already I can tell I have more energy than usual. And I feel less hungry, oddly. Everyone here is the best. I love PF! Thanks for all of your good ideas! HUGS!

May 26th, 2007, 01:32 AM	#13
bellacherie Enthusiast Location: Australia	Re: Quitting Coffee I found that since changing jobs and not having excellent quality coffee at arms reach, I dont even touch the stuff. I have found that for me it was very much a lifestyle thing. Perhaps if you tried not to go near coffee-shops or chewed gum or something it would help...

May 27th, 2007, 02:35 AM	#14
mcmug17 Member	Re: Quitting Coffee As odd as it may sound, headaches may be caused by washing your hair / leaving your hair wet for a long period of time. Do you usually wash your hair and go straight to bed, or wash your hair in the morning and go out with wet hair? I used to have headaches periodically. During the last 2 weeks I've been trying to keep my hair as dry as possible before getting out. Believe it or not, my head does feel a lot lighter. __________________ Current Wishlist: Hermes Kelly Pochette in black, leather TBD Hopefully... a Hermes Birkin 30cm in etoupe, BJ, or orange... ???

May 27th, 2007, 05:59 AM	#15
bubbleliciousis Member	Re: Quitting Coffee advil and tea or some substitute. everytime you want to reach for coffee, get a substitute instead like juice and an advil. HEHEHEHE __________________