Average Jane’s Freedom from Caffeine

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It’s been almost eight months since I gave up caffeine. That’s got to be a record for me, but I don’t see myself going back to it again this time.

It’s really freeing to not be addicted to anything. Caffeine was definitely an addiction for me – I can tell because when people find out I’ve stopped drinking it, they say stuff like, "Wow, and you drank a lot of coffee!"

We won’t even mention the amount of Red Bull I drank.

I know I’m saving a ton of money, too. No longer do I find myself drawn into coffee shops only to walk out $5 poorer. And Red Bull costs at least $2.00 a can, even in cases.

I’m also much happier with the beverages I do drink, particularly because the coffee at my office was terrible.

The most interesting thing about my caffeine cessation is that it turned out I didn’t need it the way it made me think I did. I was convinced that I couldn’t be happy, productive or energetic without a little caffeinated intervention. It turns out that I pop awake in the morning and go about my day just fine with water alone. Best of all, I no longer have that daily headache and energy dip around 2:30 p.m.

I still love the way coffee smells, but I don’t have any urge to drink some. Like an ex-boyfriend whose redeeming qualities were outweighed by his negative ones, caffeine and I just weren’t meant to be together.

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5 responses to “Average Jane’s Freedom from Caffeine”

January 24, 2008

Bea

It comes and goes for me. I’m not so much into coffee these days. I used to drink it strong, black, no sugar. 3-4 mugs every day. It was crazy.

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January 24, 2008

cagey

The thing is, I don’t feel I need coffee as much as I simply enjoy it. I like to have a cup in the morning and keep it at that. Once in awhile, I may have one in the afternoon. I agree about the money, though. I rarely buy coffee outside the home any longer. We buy Roasterie beans at 5.50 per pound and my husband pulls his own shots here. Can’t beat that price!

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January 24, 2008

logtar

Giving up coffee for me would be like an American giving away apple pie, LOL

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January 24, 2008

Huts

I’ve been doing better, but I haven’t kicked it completely. I get through some days without one, but most days not. I’ll get there, it’ll just take me awhile. Too many goals to accomplish all at once.

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January 29, 2008

aye

It’s been about a month now for me. The first couple weeks sucked, but I think I’ve made it over the hump, mostly. The insomnia is gone — I’m actually sleeping 7 or 8 hours in a row every single night with no problem, for the first time in years.

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