Caffeine: A lover scorned
I get up everyday around 5:30 or 6 to read and drink coffee. My mornings are always great. I even wish I could get up earlier because I love them so much.
One of my friends quit drinking coffee last week and the way I found out is she literally threw herself on the floor of my cube complaining of nausea and headaches. The only way I could help is sprite, 2 aspirin and a good back rub. As I was nurturing my friend back to health, it occurred to me that I could be in the same position if I tried to quit drinking coffee. So, I decided to find out.
I am now on day two with only one small relapse of a ½ caff vanilla latte last night. Let me tell you, I understand what was happening to my friend. My neck is killing me, I have a constant dull headache and I have this nagging feeling of wanting to go back to bed all the time. Weird. I had no idea my body was this in love with caffeine.
Just for grins I consulted Google on the side effects of consistent caffeine intake. Nervousness, irritability, anxiety, muscle twitching, insomnia and heart palpitations. Hmmm…Here are even some people that are campaigning to have caffeine withdrawal classified as a psychiatric disorder.
Well, at least I know why I am crazy today.
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The side effects of caffeine withdrawal are absolutely horrendous and are directly parralel with the amount you intake. Generally speaking it's like all things I'm afraid Nichole... moderation is the key, a few cups a day are unlikely to have a negative effect but beyond that, you're probably dependant. I can't sleep if I have caffeine in the evening and never have more than 3 cups/doses a day, remember it's in fizzy drinks and chocolate too!!
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