Well, I couldnt do it. I couldnt give up caffeine completely.
I tried, that has to be enough for now. Im still off coffee, I havent had any since yesterday morning, but I did drink some tea, so I guess I havent given up caffeine after all.
Oh well, I have to do what I feel is right, for me, that is having tea, or being able to have it when I want too.
Plus, a friend said its best not to do it cold turkey, give it up I mean. So I am taking her advice.
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When I gave up caffeine for my addictions counseling class, I switched to decaf coffee. It still has a small amount of caffeine that helped me taper. And I’d have some chocolate when I really needed a pick-me-up. It has caffeine, too, but not nearly as much as a cup of coffee. Just some things to maybe try. Tapering is definitely better than cold Turkey to avoid the awful headaches.
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Thanks KD! I will try decaf!I never thought of doing that! xoxo
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I am not a big fan of coffee and you would think I would be since I live in Seattle. I am however am addicted to caffeine via soda. I have one soda a day plus a cup of tea in the morning. I don’t think I could ever give up caffeine because I love having my cup of tea in the morning. I have attempted to go off the soda but I failed at it as I went cold turkey.
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Oh ok. I like soda but don’t drink it too often. I try to limit my intake of soda. xxx
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Some days I skip caffeine. . some days my only fluids are 10 c coffee . . when it gets cold I add ice or put it in the freezer and make a coffee slushee . . yup . . lovin my coffee . . then there are days coffee smells/tastes like a used ash tray . . so yuck! And that lasts a good 3 months. . like my body rejects it and is forcing a detox
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Wow! Wish mine would do that! I luove it and so does liz! xo
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So maybe find out why. . . I love my coffee but am cutting back on the sugar . . my cup would be 1/4 full of sugar then I’d add the coffee and some milk . .
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I take sweeteners in mine! I know they arent the best but…I cant have sugar on the diet I am on. xoxo
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My body can’t handle sweeteners. .. Cutting back as much as I can on sugar
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Cool! 😀 hope you can do it successfully! xoxo
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Doing it gradually so super-easy
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Oh thats great. Glad its been easy for you. xoxo
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So far so good on reducing sugar in my coffee. . and have given up sodas 99% of the time (switched to water) . . . but I do still crave sweets
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Good for you 🙂 so thrilled for you that you managed to give up soda and cut back on sugar well done 🙂
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Why, thank you!! I feel so much better since I made these changes
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thats so good! im so glad! xxx
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💙
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❤ xoxoxo
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😊
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Hope you’re having a great day 🌞
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You too!! Such a nice cool day today and a fabulous breeze . . such a blessing!
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Nice. It’s not raining here which is nice I’m enjoying the cool breeze as well 💜
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A breeze can make all the difference ⛅😊
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Yep! Sure can! 🙂
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COFFEE!!!!! ☕️
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Lol, I miss it! I doubt liz will let me continue not to have it when she finds out! xox
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Well done!! It’s okay to have a little
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Yeah, well, it is gonna have to be 😛 xxx
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Don’t feel bad, I’ve tried too. I can’t give up pop.
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Oh I am ok with soda. I just cant seem to do caffeine. xo
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Well, I think the caffeine is part of why I find it hard to give up Coke or Pepsi.
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Yes I would think it is! Its tough. Very tough. 🙂
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