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quitting caffeine
well, I did it.
But I didn't like it.
poor sleep, headaches, and other issues persuaded me that I ought to take a break from my usual daily coffee rhythm of 4-5 double shot americanos. (That's 8-10 shots of espresso.)
here's what I did last week: - Tuesday - 1/2 the usual caff amount - Wed - 1/3 caff - Thurs - 1/4 caff - Friday - 1/8 caff - Saturday, Sunday, Monday - zero caff
today is the first headache-free day. Not sure if I'm going to ease back in after a few weeks or what.
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@mattshawsome
Oct 14, 2024
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@imkhushi
go matt!
Oct 14, 2024
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@sashasimval
I used to drink a lot of caffeinated drinks aswell. But 8-10 shots of coffee is a lot. Good luck to you!
Oct 14, 2024
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@mattshawsome
sashasimval 8-10 is too much for sure
Oct 14, 2024
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@lynnnnie
I quit coffee earlier this year (never went completely off like you did, so props), and despite being a generally sleepy person, I found my body has adjusted to matcha and green tea instead. I had to do it for some other stuff going on but found it also helps my sleep, and if I really need a pick me up, I drink chai tea instead of like the largest dark roast coffee they’ll sell you
Oct 14, 2024
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