Caffeine Addiction

Techie2000 · 07-01-2005, 08:04 PM

Recently started trying to cut down on my soda consumption because quite frankly its bad for me and I consume way too much. I always thought caffeine didn't really affect me, but boy when I go those long streches without pepsi or coke I start to feel like hell. I didn't even want to wake-up this morning.

Went most of the day without it, had a pepsi with dinner and boy did I feel better. Anyone who says caffeine isn't addictive is lying. That is all.

MrBrau1 · 07-01-2005, 08:06 PM

You think caffeine is bad. Try getting through the day after you're started using coke. That shit is expensive!

elevation2u · 07-01-2005, 08:06 PM

I dont drink soda, but I'm addicted to coffee...

same crap right?

Techie2000 · 07-01-2005, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by elevation2u
I dont drink soda, but I'm addicted to coffee...

same crap right?

Unfortunately...

elevation2u · 07-01-2005, 08:13 PM

damn delectable coffee

redkat · 07-01-2005, 08:14 PM

Maybe you should wean yourself off it. I am absolutely addicted myself (coffee) and I've kicked it before but it was hard mostly because you feel so bad. Instead of going straight to water etc. try going to caffeine free soda until you're done.

I get migraines when I withdraw from caffeine. Suprisingly my migraine med contains caffeine

So expect to get headaches and carry around some tylenol. Good luck!

Techie2000 · 07-01-2005, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by redkat
Maybe you should wean yourself off it. I am absolutely addicted myself (coffee) and I've kicked it before but it was hard mostly because you feel so bad. Instead of going straight to water etc. try going to caffeine free soda until you're done.

I get migraines when I withdraw from caffeine. Suprisingly my migraine med contains caffeine
So expect to get headaches and carry around some tylenol. Good luck!

Caffeine free soda is just as useful as drinking water since its caffeine free...

elevation2u · 07-01-2005, 08:17 PM

yea ive gone off it for 6 months and then one day i totally forgot and was out with friends and ordered one and then i remembered how much i liked it and it all started again.

i get very brief headached but luckily they dont last longer than one day and thats it, so thats the good news

U2Girl1978 · 07-02-2005, 11:14 AM

I was drinking too much soda and I just felt really yucky afterwards. I started drinking water again and it feels great!

deep · 07-02-2005, 12:11 PM

I am down to 3-5 cups of coffee a day

from 12-15

HeartlandGirl · 07-02-2005, 12:30 PM

I gave up caffeine for Lent one year. After Lent was over, I had a Coke with my dinner and was up feeling sick all night. After that, I pretty much gave up caffeine entirely. I don't drink caffeinated beverages, and I avoid medicines with caffeine in them. Last summer, I was desperate and took some headache medicine with caffeine--I could tell immediately when it kicked in, because I got all nauseous.

Anyway, it's been nine years now for me without caffeine, and I love it. I don't need it to wake up in the morning, and it never keeps me up at night. I think it is so worth it to stay away from it.

nbcrusader · 07-02-2005, 12:43 PM

I went off caffine cold turkey a couple years back. After about 5 days of intense headaches, I was fine. I stayed caffine free for over 6 moths.

I need to do this again.

ylimeU2 · 07-02-2005, 12:46 PM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by deep
I am down to 3-5 cups of coffee a day

from 12-15 [/QUOTE

I drink about 6 cups of black coffee in the morning. And then I start drinking espresso around noon or so. I drink 2 shots of straight espresso, then I usually drink two or three americanos (espresso and water - a little like drip coffee, just stronger) which amounts to about 12 shots of espresso. Tally now at 14 shots of espresso. And then I will have a latte or a mocha, for something a little less harsh late at night.

My doctor told me it's a wonder I have a stomach lining these days and that I need to slow down before I completley ruin my digestive system.

I can't give it up. I've tried. But I work in a coffee shop, which doesn't help. First, being around all that coffee is way too tempting and secondly, I can not deal with some of the people that come in while going through a caffiene withdrawl. I'd probably kill someone.

Cassis · 07-02-2005, 12:48 PM

you should all drink cassis

impy13 · 07-02-2005, 12:49 PM

My Dr. Pepper addiction is no secret around here.

But I can't talk too much about it because it will make zonelistener sad that his forum is going under due to the fact that I like Dr. Pepper.

The only way Dr. Pepper could get better is if it was called Sgt. Pepper.

ylimeU2 · 07-02-2005, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Cassis

you should all drink cassis

Too bad they don't sell it around here.

tiny dancer · 07-02-2005, 12:52 PM

I try to drink very little that has caffeine in it, otherwise I would be very

.

Cassis · 07-02-2005, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ylimeU2

Too bad they don't sell it around here.

move here

Lila64 · 07-02-2005, 11:37 PM

I don't drink coffee, but I do have a couple of cokes a day (lunch, dinner). I love it!

When I got pregnant is '93, I gave up caffeine altogether without any problem (except for the desire to have it, not the need). After about 2 years of breastfeeding, I had my first coke, and man, was that sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet. Then I just got used to it & have been drinking it again ever since.

Sometimes if I have a late night snack like popcorn, I need the carbonated soda to quench my thirst. Ginger Ale or Seltzer water would be 2nd choice, but we rarely have it in the house. Hubby went to the market and I see 4 cases of Coke in the kitchen, hehehee.

WildHoneyAlways · 07-03-2005, 12:56 PM

When I was in college I waited tables at a steak house. I drank pop all the time there. On days I wouldn't work I would get terrible headaches b/c I didn't have the caffeine. I had to ween myself off it.

07-01-2005, 08:04 PM	#1
Techie2000 Refugee Join Date: May 2004 Location: The United States of America Posts: 1,171 Local Time: 09:17 PM	Caffeine Addiction Recently started trying to cut down on my soda consumption because quite frankly its bad for me and I consume way too much. I always thought caffeine didn't really affect me, but boy when I go those long streches without pepsi or coke I start to feel like hell. I didn't even want to wake-up this morning. Went most of the day without it, had a pepsi with dinner and boy did I feel better. Anyone who says caffeine isn't addictive is lying. That is all. __________________

07-01-2005, 08:06 PM	#2
MrBrau1 ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Verplexed in Vermont Posts: 10,436 Local Time: 08:17 PM	You think caffeine is bad. Try getting through the day after you're started using coke. That shit is expensive! __________________ __________________ "If you needed my autograph, I'd give it to you." Bob Dylan

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tiny dancer Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: small town Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 96,451 Local Time: 01:17 AM	I try to drink very little that has caffeine in it, otherwise I would be very . __________________ Into the heart of a child...

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WildHoneyAlways Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: In a glass case of emotion Posts: 8,158 Local Time: 08:17 PM	When I was in college I waited tables at a steak house. I drank pop all the time there. On days I wouldn't work I would get terrible headaches b/c I didn't have the caffeine. I had to ween myself off it. __________________

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elevation2u Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: May 2002 Location: corner of Badlands & Magnolia Mountain Posts: 5,371 Local Time: 05:17 PM	I dont drink soda, but I'm addicted to coffee... same crap right?

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elevation2u Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: May 2002 Location: corner of Badlands & Magnolia Mountain Posts: 5,371 Local Time: 05:17 PM	damn delectable coffee

07-01-2005, 08:14 PM	#6
redkat Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: racing to the waterside Posts: 19,620 Local Time: 06:17 PM	Maybe you should wean yourself off it. I am absolutely addicted myself (coffee) and I've kicked it before but it was hard mostly because you feel so bad. Instead of going straight to water etc. try going to caffeine free soda until you're done. I get migraines when I withdraw from caffeine. Suprisingly my migraine med contains caffeine So expect to get headaches and carry around some tylenol. Good luck!

07-01-2005, 08:17 PM	#8
elevation2u Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: May 2002 Location: corner of Badlands & Magnolia Mountain Posts: 5,371 Local Time: 05:17 PM	yea ive gone off it for 6 months and then one day i totally forgot and was out with friends and ordered one and then i remembered how much i liked it and it all started again. i get very brief headached but luckily they dont last longer than one day and thats it, so thats the good news

07-02-2005, 11:14 AM	#9
U2Girl1978 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: At the altar of the dark star Posts: 19,374 Local Time: 09:17 PM	I was drinking too much soda and I just felt really yucky afterwards. I started drinking water again and it feels great!

07-02-2005, 12:11 PM	#10
deep Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: A far distance down. Posts: 28,600 Local Time: 05:17 PM	I am down to 3-5 cups of coffee a day from 12-15

07-02-2005, 12:30 PM	#11
HeartlandGirl Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Phoenix Posts: 7,033 Local Time: 06:17 PM	I gave up caffeine for Lent one year. After Lent was over, I had a Coke with my dinner and was up feeling sick all night. After that, I pretty much gave up caffeine entirely. I don't drink caffeinated beverages, and I avoid medicines with caffeine in them. Last summer, I was desperate and took some headache medicine with caffeine--I could tell immediately when it kicked in, because I got all nauseous. Anyway, it's been nine years now for me without caffeine, and I love it. I don't need it to wake up in the morning, and it never keeps me up at night. I think it is so worth it to stay away from it.

07-02-2005, 12:43 PM	#12
nbcrusader Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,071 Local Time: 05:17 PM	I went off caffine cold turkey a couple years back. After about 5 days of intense headaches, I was fine. I stayed caffine free for over 6 moths. I need to do this again.

07-02-2005, 12:46 PM	#13
ylimeU2 Rock n' Roll Doggie Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,471 Local Time: 09:17 PM	[QUOTE]Originally posted by deep I am down to 3-5 cups of coffee a day from 12-15 [/QUOTE I drink about 6 cups of black coffee in the morning. And then I start drinking espresso around noon or so. I drink 2 shots of straight espresso, then I usually drink two or three americanos (espresso and water - a little like drip coffee, just stronger) which amounts to about 12 shots of espresso. Tally now at 14 shots of espresso. And then I will have a latte or a mocha, for something a little less harsh late at night. My doctor told me it's a wonder I have a stomach lining these days and that I need to slow down before I completley ruin my digestive system. I can't give it up. I've tried. But I work in a coffee shop, which doesn't help. First, being around all that coffee is way too tempting and secondly, I can not deal with some of the people that come in while going through a caffiene withdrawl. I'd probably kill someone.

07-02-2005, 12:48 PM	#14
Cassis Refugee Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In the goal Posts: 2,345 Local Time: 02:17 AM	you should all drink cassis

07-02-2005, 12:49 PM	#15
impy13 ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,414 Local Time: 02:17 PM	My Dr. Pepper addiction is no secret around here. But I can't talk too much about it because it will make zonelistener sad that his forum is going under due to the fact that I like Dr. Pepper. The only way Dr. Pepper could get better is if it was called Sgt. Pepper.

07-02-2005, 11:37 PM	#19
Lila64 Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ♥Set List Lane♥ Posts: 52,894 Local Time: 06:17 PM	I don't drink coffee, but I do have a couple of cokes a day (lunch, dinner). I love it! When I got pregnant is '93, I gave up caffeine altogether without any problem (except for the desire to have it, not the need). After about 2 years of breastfeeding, I had my first coke, and man, was that sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet. Then I just got used to it & have been drinking it again ever since. Sometimes if I have a late night snack like popcorn, I need the carbonated soda to quench my thirst. Ginger Ale or Seltzer water would be 2nd choice, but we rarely have it in the house. Hubby went to the market and I see 4 cases of Coke in the kitchen, hehehee.