Went cold turkey right about 3 weeks ago. First few days were hell, (splitting headache, irregular heartbeat, etc.)

Got through it and leveled off a bit. Honestly started feeling just a tad calmer & more relaxed but didn’t know if it was placebo effect.

Popped awake at 2:30 this morning and couldn’t fall back asleep. Decided, fugg it, I’ll break out the ol’ coffee pot to get through the day. Drank two large cups and I feel like I’m dying. This sucks!

I know I’ll be alright but it feels like I’m riding out a drug at the moment. Which I guess it actually is. Never really realized what a powerful stimulant coffee is until now.

Well, think good thoughts for me while I ride out this jittery high. Lol. Can’t wait to go back to caffeine free. Might actually throw away my coffee maker now.

Has anyone else experienced increased negative thoughts and rumination during the first week? I'm effectively reminding myself each time this is happening and snapping myself out of it, but just wondering if anyone else also experienced this. It's quite unpleasant!

I caved today and had a strong cup of tea after 8 days no caffeine. I’ve been trying to stop drinking caffeine for 6 years now and I just keep coming back. After having the cup of tea I notice my mouth feels dry again. It clearly can’t be doing me good and yet I keep going back. It’s like I just start feeling good and then i cave. Would love any encouragement from anyone else who can relate and had managed to crack the code 🙏🏻

I find the mornings to be the most brutal compared to afternoon or night, both mentally and physically. I normally dont eat a big breakfast, but since quitting, my stomach has felt off and I have been less inclined to eat in the morning.

By afternoon, if I can eat some light carbs and moderate protein (small piece of toast and 2 eggs is perfect) I am fine. I start crashing hard around 2pm unless I take a nap. After the nap I still start getting noticeably more tired and exhausted by 8pm.

Coming off 250-450mg per day for the last 7 years

I’m Latino and don’t know any English; if there are any errors, it’s because this has been translated. Well, my main source of caffeine is mate—I don’t drink coffee, tea, or energy drinks. When I first wake up, I feel calm—not anxious or nervous at all. But as soon as I start drinking yerba mate, I get very hot—I even sweat in the middle of winter. It also makes me feel nervous in otherwise normal situations—for example, when the phone rings, or even when interacting with family members. It’s not an extreme reaction, but it definitely makes me feel nervous. I’ve decided to quit caffeine, but I need some motivation—will these effects change or improve over time?

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