Author Topic: Quitting Coffee/Caffeine (Read 6323 times)

Iz · « **on:** May 17, 2020, 08:43:57 AM »

Please share your tips, resources, experience, and lessons learned here.

good sam · « **Reply #1 on:** May 17, 2020, 09:22:31 AM »

Sorry I've nearly doubled my caffeine intake (maybe related to nicotine cessation).

yeshivabucher · « **Reply #2 on:** May 17, 2020, 09:28:48 AM »

Quote from: Iz on May 17, 2020, 08:43:57 AM

Please share your tips, resources, experience, and lessons learned here.

not worth it. Gotta live life in the fast lane

YitzyS · « **Reply #3 on:** May 17, 2020, 09:40:03 AM »

Quote from: Iz on May 17, 2020, 08:43:57 AM

Please share your tips, resources, experience, and lessons learned here.

I think you've been in quarantine too long.

**Day 32: Okay, today's activity will be to quit something. Where's my dartboard?**

Iz · « **Reply #4 on:** May 17, 2020, 09:45:08 AM »

Ok, so I considered writing in the OP that this thread is for those who have quitted, or want to quit, not for those who do not believe in this. They can just ignore this, or start their own thread. (Kind of like the grammar thread; it's for people who care about that. Everyone else is free to ignore it.) But I decided it was self evident, and why start up.
However...

YitzyS · « **Reply #5 on:** May 17, 2020, 09:47:28 AM »

Quote from: Iz on May 17, 2020, 09:45:08 AM

Ok, so I considered writing in the OP that this thread is for those who have quitted, or want to quit, not for those who do not believe in this. They can just ignore this, or start their own thread. (Kind of like the grammar thread; it's for people who care about that. Everyone else is free to ignore it.) But I decided it was self evident, and why start up.
However...

YitzyS · « **Reply #6 on:** May 17, 2020, 09:48:31 AM »

Quote from: YitzyS on May 17, 2020, 09:47:28 AM

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I gotta say, this actually proves the coffee is dangerous. Every single one of those deals died.

justaregularguy · « **Reply #7 on:** May 17, 2020, 01:00:47 PM »

If anyone is familiar with r Daniel kalish he’s very not into coffee/caffeine just throwing it out there. He never discouraged it I just heard him say he’s not into it. He can’t understand why you’d drink something that literally dehydrates you.
Idk when I wake up I have a small headache , drink a small (make 6 oz) coffee , and headache is gone.

One pointer I learned was immediately when you wake up drink a cup of water bc you’re body gets dehydrated overnight and the water kickstarts your day.

Dan · « **Reply #8 on:** May 17, 2020, 01:10:21 PM »

Wean yourself to decaf slowly?

Iz · « **Reply #9 on:** May 17, 2020, 01:13:27 PM »

Quote from: Dan on May 17, 2020, 01:10:21 PM

Wean yourself to decaf slowly?

Too late for weaning. Went cold turkey 2 weeks ago. Wondering how long withdrawl lasts...

Dan · « **Reply #10 on:** May 17, 2020, 01:14:56 PM »

Quote from: Iz on May 17, 2020, 01:13:27 PM

Too late for weaning. Went cold turkey 2 weeks ago. Wondering how long withdrawl lasts...

Cold turkey is always going to be a rough road.

justaregularguy · « **Reply #11 on:** May 17, 2020, 01:39:35 PM »

Quote from: Iz on May 17, 2020, 01:13:27 PM

Too late for weaning. Went cold turkey 2 weeks ago. Wondering how long withdrawl lasts...

so try a coffee patch 😅

Iz · « **Reply #12 on:** May 23, 2020, 10:12:01 PM »

Quote from: Iz on May 17, 2020, 01:13:27 PM

Too late for weaning. Went cold turkey 2 weeks ago. Wondering how long withdrawl lasts...

BH I seem to be past it now. So 2-3 weeks to get cured.

12HRS · « **Reply #13 on:** May 24, 2020, 02:46:52 AM »

cold turkey for me is about 3 days with intense nausea sweats and headaches. 2nd day is the worst. I frequently do this before the 3 weeks as those fasts are incredibly long without caffeine.

Quote from: justaregularguy on May 17, 2020, 01:00:47 PM

Idk when I wake up I have a small headache , drink a small (make 6 oz) coffee , and headache is gone.

If you already have a headache when waking up you are severely addicted

Quote

One pointer I learned was immediately when you wake up drink a cup of water bc you’re body gets dehydrated overnight and the water kickstarts your day.

is this before or after brachos?

ah giten · « **Reply #14 on:** May 24, 2020, 03:04:55 AM »

Quote from: Iz on May 23, 2020, 10:12:01 PM

BH I seem to be past it now. So 2-3 weeks to get cured.

I would love to quit, but need an alternative coffee break excuse...

Also I've seen too many reports lately that suggest that drinking coffee is actually healthy. 🤷‍♂️

AsherO · « **Reply #15 on:** May 24, 2020, 07:24:12 AM »

Quote from: Iz on May 23, 2020, 10:12:01 PM

BH I seem to be past it now. So 2-3 weeks to get cured.

BH, well done.

How much were you drinking before, and what did you replace it with?

Iz · « **Reply #16 on:** May 24, 2020, 08:18:43 AM »

Quote from: 12HRS on May 24, 2020, 02:46:52 AM

If you already have a headache when waking up you are severely addicted

Or sleep deficient.

Iz · « **Reply #17 on:** May 24, 2020, 08:20:50 AM »

Quote from: AsherO on May 24, 2020, 07:24:12 AM

BH, well done.

How much were you drinking before, and what did you replace it with?

Thanks!
1-1.5 in the morning, and sometimes another cup in the afternoon.
Replaced with headaches! Just kidding; no real replacement, just a bit more sleep.

aygart · « **Reply #18 on:** May 24, 2020, 10:05:06 AM »

Quote from: 12HRS on May 24, 2020, 02:46:52 AM

cold turkey for me is about 3 days with intense nausea sweats and headaches. 2nd day is the worst. I frequently do this before the 3 weeks as those fasts are incredibly long without caffeine.

If you already have a headache when waking up you are severely addicted

is this before or after brachos?

Wean it down. Start by using half caf.

justaregularguy · « **Reply #19 on:** May 24, 2020, 10:32:42 AM »

Quote from: 12HRS on May 24, 2020, 02:46:52 AM

If you already have a headache when waking up you are severely addicted

k whoa i drink.....1 cup a day not including shabbos so i wudnt say im addicted.

Quote from: Iz on May 24, 2020, 08:18:43 AM

Or sleep deficient.

possibly.