I think I have been doing fairly well on the program until I hit week 5. I have been more at ease and have been walking about 12 miles a week, feeling better and all. I have been cutting back on my coffee until I was only drinking about 1 cup in the morning. When I started week five I have tried to stop coffee all together and man I have had a headache for days. My last coffee was Sunday morning. I feel like I am back to square one, I feel depressed, and more anxiety that in past weeks, I feel awful, Some you you guys that have been heavy coffee users, how long is this going to go on?????? I would like to give it my best shot (quiting coffee) but this is getting difficult, I want to feel good not like this. NO sweets, No coffee, Lots of exercise = Bah Hum Bug
Posts: 8 | Location: WV | Registered: August 21, 2002
Thanks everyone for the advice, I am now 72 hours with out regular coffee, I still have a cup of decaf. This morning I still have a slight headache but much better than yesterday. I am looking forward to when my system is clean and how much beter I hope to feel, I still feel pretty tough but better than yesterday. Fingers crossed. Fisher
Posts: 8 | Location: WV | Registered: August 21, 2002
Regarding caffeine. I went through the program 3 monthes ago and as of today had not had caffeine for 6 monthes. Had about a teaspoon this evening. Went to bed and woke up 1 1/2 hours later with a panic attack. Entirely chemically induced. I felt like I had been drugged. And of course could not get back to sleep for the longest time. I would not have believed it had it not happened that there is such a direct correlation for me. I absolutely cannot have caffeine. I can't imagine what kicking it must be like.
Posts: 126 | Location: Seattle | Registered: September 11, 2002
Originally posted by fisher: [qb]I think I have been doing fairly well on the program until I hit week 5. I have been more at ease and have been walking about 12 miles a week, feeling better and all. I have been cutting back on my coffee until I was only drinking about 1 cup in the morning. When I started week five I have tried to stop coffee all together and man I have had a headache for days. My last coffee was Sunday morning. I feel like I am back to square one, I feel depressed, and more anxiety that in past weeks, I feel awful, Some you you guys that have been heavy coffee users, how long is this going to go on?????? I would like to give it my best shot (quiting coffee) but this is getting difficult, I want to feel good not like this. NO sweets, No coffee, Lots of exercise = Bah Hum Bug[/qb]
Take some aspirin, it's worth what you are going through. I know! I was a bad caffiene addict and my anxiety level has dropped thru the floor since I quit drinking regular coffee and will only drink one regular soda at lunch, caffiene free if the store offers it.
Do it! It's worth it!
Posts: 6 | Location: Sterling Heights, MI | Registered: September 23, 2002
I finished the program a couple of months ago....I guess lesson five was one of those chapters that I just skimmed through and passed on. I used to drink at least a pot of coffee a day. I just switched to decaf. I still use tobacco. Im still overweight. I still eat sweets.(just had a handful of oreos)...I tried walking daily....that lasted about 2 days. My job is somewhat physical, so that helps. Its hard for me to think that sugar and nicotine is causing anxiety. Before i was anxious, i was doing the same thing PLUS drinking the coffee. I also still drink pepsi. Wow....reading this is kinda startling to me...maybe I should just print this and hang it on my mirror!!
Posts: 768 | Location: chino, ca. | Registered: October 08, 2002
theif, you are in DETOX. It's worth it trust me. You are an addict going thru withdrawls. Literally. Don't sweat it. One or two more days, and you will be just fine. Try a little fruit juice in the morning to kick up the energy level. Good for you for taking a healthy step!
Posts: 2160 | Location: Phoenix, AZ USA | Registered: July 05, 2002
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