I've tried cold turkey. I've tried easing myself off.
Like others, I get the typical withdrawl symptoms.
I've read lots of information from the internet, etc and I understand that the withdrawl symptoms go away after 5 days of non-use, but short of having someone lock me in a room with no access to caffeine for 5 days, how do I kick it to begin with?
Did that make sense?
Notes:
- I have read wikipedia, how stuff works, etc. so please don't repost that info.
- Smart remarks / lame answers (like "2 points") will be ignored for good or bad.
- If anyone cares to delve into another can of worms, given the prevalence of caffeine-based products in America, what are some ideas for staying off caffeine if I am able to kick it?
2006-10-04 22:57:40 · 5 answers · asked by JC 6 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I did it cold turkey
How come you had trouble?
It means a week of being completely messed up, but then you are better after that.
If you kick it, you don't actually NEED to stay OFF it - I still drink the occasional coffee - unless, of course, you need to stay off it for health reasons such as to avoid heart palpitations or some such.
Talk it over with your doctor.
It may be possible to tee up some medication to help you get over the withdrawal symptoms - some valium and maxolon or something to help relax you.
Get a friend or two (or three) to help you - get rid of your coffee, coke, tea, and chocolate and if you are really having trouble give someone your wallet and keys.
Drink water - plenty of water - have a bit of your valium and your maxolon ready - play computer games or watch DVD's or something to occupy your time.
You'll get over it. It's hard, but it is worth it.
2006-10-04 23:04:32 · answer #1 · answered by Orinoco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-01 23:12:29 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just stopped taking caffeine altogether. I had severe headaches for a few days but it worked.
2006-10-04 23:06:57 · answer #3 · answered by Dragon Empress 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What worked for me....I reduced my caffeine intake in half and drank a lot of water in its place.
2006-10-04 23:02:31 · answer #4 · answered by reese100 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No way but to suffer for a few days.
2006-10-04 23:26:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋