Here’s what I did in two week intervals to avoid withdrawal symptoms:
75% caf/25% decaf
50/50 caf/decaf
75% decaf/25% caf
100% decaf
I then drank dandy blend for a while because it tasted similar and was good for me.
Have a little special drink for yourself when you know you are going to be around coffee. It does not have to be something expensive or fancy, maybe just something that you enjoy and don’t normally drink.
May 29, 2025
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@JILLY you’re welcome my dear I learned the hard way and while I drink coffee again, when the time comes I’ll use this method
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This is not really what you asked, but when I weaned myself off of caffeine, I would get headaches if I did too much too fast so I slowly weaned myself. Those caffeine withdrawal headaches are brutal!!
2 weeks: 75% caffeine, 25% decaf
2 weeks: 50/50
2 weeks: 25% caffeine, 75% decaf
2 weeks: 100% decaf
Then I drank dandy blend for a while just because I liked having a dark beverage in the morning, and that had no caffeine at all.
I’m sure you don’t actually have to do two week chunks, but that is what worked well for me. Before I quit I was drinking coffee throughout the entire day and really wasn’t feeling anything from it, I just would get a headache if I didn’t have it. I am back to drinking coffee now because I’m a parent to two young children, but if my addiction ever reaches those levels again, I will use my tried and true method.
Oct 9, 2024
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Decaf is my new best friend. I haven’t had a caffeinated cup of coffee in over a week and I’m falling asleep faster and I‘ve got more consistent energy levels now. Trust me you can do it!!
Pro-tip: It’s all about decaf. I’m not going to deny myself the coffeeshop experience or the taste of a cappuccino just because I don’t want caffeine in my system.
Mar 11, 2025
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You get to keep up with the habit of making coffee everyday but you don’t do your body the disservice of having caffeine during such a sensitive and volatile time. Also works great on Sundays or Saturdays when you want an easy day. That’s the tea
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