Anonymous
Post 01/06/2022 23:52     Subject: Re:Is coffee/espresso really that hard to quit?
I had to quit once and I was miserable. I was so happy when I could drink it again in moderation.
Anonymous
Post 01/06/2022 23:30     Subject: Re:Is coffee/espresso really that hard to quit?
I get headaches for 1-2 weeks when I quit caffeinated beverages. Coffee, tea, sodas. I’ve quit many times but also love the taste and the ritual of coffee. So I’ll jump back in periodically and then cut it out completely (and yup-headaches, grogginess). It’s terrible. But I keep going back!
Anonymous
Post 01/06/2022 22:57     Subject: Re:Is coffee/espresso really that hard to quit?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I think it's different for everyone. For me, the absolute worst part of pregnancy were the first two weeks without coffee. I had to shut my office door and rest my head on the desk because my headaches were so bad.

I've had no reason to give up coffee since then. I drink three cups of black coffee in the morning, another cup in the afternoon, one after dinner, maybe an espresso at some point. It doesn't keep me up or interrupt my sleep. It's basically all I drink besides water and an occasional cup of tea.


Oh my gosh, that’s a lot of coffee. Why not just ask your doctor for an Adderall script at that point?


I fill up a thermos in the morning and usually finish it (it's an old Stanley thermos, guessing it holds about 32 oz). Coffee tastes way better than a pill which tastes like nothing at all.
Anonymous
Post 01/06/2022 22:34     Subject: Re:Is coffee/espresso really that hard to quit?
Anonymous wrote:I think it's different for everyone. For me, the absolute worst part of pregnancy were the first two weeks without coffee. I had to shut my office door and rest my head on the desk because my headaches were so bad.

I've had no reason to give up coffee since then. I drink three cups of black coffee in the morning, another cup in the afternoon, one after dinner, maybe an espresso at some point. It doesn't keep me up or interrupt my sleep. It's basically all I drink besides water and an occasional cup of tea.


Oh my gosh, that’s a lot of coffee. Why not just ask your doctor for an Adderall script at that point?
Anonymous
Post 01/06/2022 21:34     Subject: Re:Is coffee/espresso really that hard to quit?
I think it's different for everyone. For me, the absolute worst part of pregnancy were the first two weeks without coffee. I had to shut my office door and rest my head on the desk because my headaches were so bad.

I've had no reason to give up coffee since then. I drink three cups of black coffee in the morning, another cup in the afternoon, one after dinner, maybe an espresso at some point. It doesn't keep me up or interrupt my sleep. It's basically all I drink besides water and an occasional cup of tea.
Anonymous
Post 01/06/2022 21:29     Subject: Re:Is coffee/espresso really that hard to quit?
Anonymous wrote:I quit coffee for awhile and it wasn’t hard for the first week or month, no. But I did come to crave it and got back into it. The hiatus made me really appreciate good coffee. I won’t say Starbucks is undrinkable, but ai only ever go there now on road trips where we need to do a quick stop by the highway.

Same. I quit for GERD and was shocked at how much energy I had after the first week. But eventually I started adding it back in on weekends, then daily. Whereas I used to drink 4-6 cups a day now I do one small cup, 4-5 ounces.
Anonymous
Post 01/06/2022 21:28     Subject: Is coffee/espresso really that hard to quit?
I drink average of two cups per day-- I can cut back to one just fine (a little sleepy later in the day), but if I go cold turkey, I get a low grade headache.
Anonymous
Post 01/06/2022 20:54     Subject: Is coffee/espresso really that hard to quit?
Anonymous wrote:I drink 1 strong cup a day and I get major withdrawal symptoms even if I miss my morning cup window.

I get terrible headaches, foggy brain and I am extremely tired.


Similar. I don’t have a foggy brain but I have a killer headache. I skip coffee exactly one day a year - fasting on Yom Kippur - and it’s a massive headache by 11ish.
Anonymous
Post 01/06/2022 19:12     Subject: Is coffee/espresso really that hard to quit?
Is substituting unsweetened hot tea, e.g. earl grey, for coffee cheating?
Anonymous
Post 01/06/2022 19:07     Subject: Is coffee/espresso really that hard to quit?
Everyone's diffent. I've cut back from 20oz to 5oz (4 coffee maker cups to 1) but had to do it slowly. Each time I reduced I got headaches and anxiety/depression for a few days.
Anonymous
Post 01/06/2022 19:04     Subject: Is coffee/espresso really that hard to quit?
I drink 1 strong cup a day and I get major withdrawal symptoms even if I miss my morning cup window.

I get terrible headaches, foggy brain and I am extremely tired.
Anonymous
Post 01/06/2022 19:01     Subject: Re:Is coffee/espresso really that hard to quit?
I used to drink a large Americano daily, sometimes 2, and just kind of naturally stopped when the pandemic started and I was getting more sleep working from home. I didn't have any withdrawal symptoms, but I also attributed that to being someone who would have all coffee done by 9am. Maybe it woukd be different if I refueled throughout the day?
Anonymous
Post 01/06/2022 18:53     Subject: Re:Is coffee/espresso really that hard to quit?
I drink 1-2 cups of coffee a day and don't have withdrawal symptoms if I stop. I don't think two cups a day is all that much. I've found it really helps to up the water intake to avoid any withdrawal symptoms.

I kicked a heavy diet coke habit a number of years and gave me HORRIBLE withdrawal headaches.
Anonymous
Post 01/06/2022 18:47     Subject: Re:Is coffee/espresso really that hard to quit?
I quit coffee for awhile and it wasn’t hard for the first week or month, no. But I did come to crave it and got back into it. The hiatus made me really appreciate good coffee. I won’t say Starbucks is undrinkable, but ai only ever go there now on road trips where we need to do a quick stop by the highway.
Anonymous
Post 01/06/2022 18:18     Subject: Is coffee/espresso really that hard to quit?
After being a daily drinker, often twice a day -- everything from good drip, pour-overs, Americanos, espesso macchiatos, to flat whites -- I've gone the past 7 or so days without any and I feel totally fine. No headache, no fatigue, no craving. I could probably do this all year. I guess I sort of miss the taste and its warm cozy essence so to speak. But really, no "craving" to go to a cafe or Starbucks or anything.

Is this abnormal?