Should I Give Up Coffee?

Doug5 · 09-26-2011, 02:32 AM

Ive been drinking it like a fiend since going from 200mg of morphine a day to 15mg(plan on quitting morphine too)

How long does caffeine withdrawel symptoms last? Week? Month?

Ive been trying to just have it in the morning but I end up caving and drinking more through out the day

**Jiro** · 09-26-2011, 02:40 AM

ask your doctor

Doug5 · 09-26-2011, 02:47 AM

I would rather have some input from people who have experience quitting caffiene.

I did ask my doc and she shrugged her shoulders and told me to schedule another appointment

Frisky Feline · 09-26-2011, 04:39 AM

did the coffee affect your health?

Doug5 · 09-26-2011, 11:50 AM

Its seems to be affecting my sleep.

I read that caffiene can contribute to belly fat and type 2 diabetes.

I want to see what its like to not be physically dependent on it. I didnt start drinking coffee until working a 3rd shift job

whatdidyousay! · 09-26-2011, 12:07 PM

Try using half decaffeinated coffee and regular coffee and slowly cut down to only decaffeinated coffee , then cut down on that . I would not try to go cold turkey, you will be too jumpy . That is how I would do it. I can't drink regular coffee , I have to use half regular coffee and half decaffeinated coffee.
Good luck!

**Jiro** · 09-26-2011, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Doug5

Its seems to be affecting my sleep.

I read that caffiene can contribute to belly fat and type 2 diabetes.

I want to see what its like to not be physically dependent on it. I didnt start drinking coffee until working a 3rd shift job

stop drinking crappy coffee loaded with sugar and crap

**sallylou** · 09-26-2011, 01:51 PM

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Moderate use is safe. Add milk or cream for nutritional value. If you use half regular and half decaf, you can cut down the caffeine (and drink more!). If you can afford it, organic is best to avoid additional chemicals.

Doug5 · 09-26-2011, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiro

stop drinking crappy coffee loaded with sugar and crap

what coffee do you recommend? Coffee pot broke, so Ive been going to Starbux

Im down to adding 1 raw sugar and 2% milk.

Had the morning coffee now Im craving another one

**Jiro** · 09-26-2011, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Doug5

what coffee do you recommend?

water

Doug5 · 09-26-2011, 02:54 PM

didnt know water is coffee

**Jiro** · 09-26-2011, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Doug5

didnt know water is coffee

other way around. coffee is mostly comprised of water.

DeafCaroline · 09-26-2011, 02:56 PM

coffee is flavoured water.

**Jiro** · 09-26-2011, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DeafCaroline

coffee is flavoured water.

ah you've said it better!

so for you Doug5.... stick with unflavored water for your own health reason

DeafCaroline · 09-26-2011, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Doug5

I would rather have some input from people who have experience quitting caffiene.

I did ask my doc and she shrugged her shoulders and told me to schedule another appointment

I once quit coffee AND sugar at the same time, cold turkey. Was completely woozy for two days as my body went through detox then was fine after that, didn't crave coffee anymore.

the problem with quitting coffee suddenly is that you will get a big coffee withdrawal headache (caffeine opens up your capillaries, which is why it's recommended for asthma attack as an emergency procedure). But this will only last a couple of days as your body re-adjusts.

DeafTim · 09-26-2011, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Doug5

I would rather have some input from people who have experience quitting caffiene.

I did ask my doc and she shrugged her shoulders and told me to schedule another appointment

I dont drink coffee. However, I drank pop,Mt. Dew for over 20 yrs. I quit cold turkey over a yr ago and lemme tell ya, I feel much better and my sleep is better than ever.

Caffeine withdrawal last 3 days. I mean, it is really easy to quit. Those 3 nights, I just crashed when I went to bed.

I was just tired for 3 straight days.

When I wake up in mornings, takes me forever to wake up. when you drink caffeine soda or coffee in mornin', you awake in 10 minutes.

Today, with my meals, I drink water. At fast food restaurants, I drink sprite. (Well, most of time.

)

I think caffeine is just bad as cocaine.

**Rio** · 09-26-2011, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Doug5

I would rather have some input from people who have experience quitting caffiene.

I did ask my doc and she shrugged her shoulders and told me to schedule another appointment

I dont drink coffee. However, I drank pop,Mt. Dew for over 20 yrs. I quit cold turkey over a yr ago and lemme tell ya, I feel much better and my sleep is better than ever.

Caffeine withdrawal last 3 days. I mean, it is really easy to quit. Those 3 nights, I just crashed when I went to bed.

I was just tired for 3 straight days.

When I wake up in mornings, takes me forever to wake up. when you drink caffeine soda or coffee in mornin', you awake in 10 minutes.

Today, with my meals, I drink water. At fast food restaurants, I drink sprite. (Well, most of time.

)

I think caffeine is just bad as cocaine.

That's awesome! Glad you kicked the caffeine habit and you feel better. I am addicted to coffee lol

**sallylou** · 09-26-2011, 05:59 PM

Doesn't sound like your doctor is too concerned about the coffee. It would be best to taper down slowly, adding more decaf each morning. You can quit cold turkey but you'll have a headache and be cranky. lol Let us know how it goes.

**Smithtr** · 09-26-2011, 06:35 PM

I am quit on coffee cause your hyper serious not good health your high on your too much sugar and addiction sugar bad your health habit,!

whatdidyousay! · 09-26-2011, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by sallylou

Doesn't sound like your doctor is too concerned about the coffee. It would be best to taper down slowly, adding more decaf each morning. You can quit cold turkey but you'll have a headache and be cranky. lol Let us know how it goes.

I said this too. you will save $$$ too! The cost of coffee is getting really high!

rockin'robin · 09-26-2011, 08:30 PM

When I was working nights, I drank up to 10-15 cups a night....just to get away from the work station, and chat with those around the coffee pot!....Seemed like every 20 minutes or so, somebody would say...."Coffee?...I'm buying".....If I said no thanks...then it's "ahh, come on! I'm buying".

I was a jittery mess......now I only allow myself 2 cups in the morning w/milk and 1 sugar.....no coffee at night. So I do attest that there is No Life Before Coffee in the early AM....without it, I'm sluggish for hours. Not gonna give up my coffee in the AM when I wake up. Just control my intake, 2 cups are my limit.

**Smithtr** · 09-26-2011, 08:43 PM

I remember on bad on mood cause on risk your emotion because high on coffee I learn it avoid bad mood because cause your affect your mood depression truth dont' be joke serious!

DeafTim · 09-26-2011, 09:34 PM

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That's awesome! Glad you kicked the caffeine habit and you feel better. I am addicted to coffee lol

coffee is gross

**LDNanna** · 09-27-2011, 12:23 AM

Sallylou has the right idea if you want to quit.

I have had coffee all of my life. We first had kiddie coffee which is half milk with sugar and were weaned to adult coffee. My doctor made me cut back. Still have one cup (mug which is actually two cups) every single morning. I do not wish to quit because I love the stuff.

Still, it is better for your health to drink water as Jiro suggested.

Beach girl · 09-27-2011, 01:14 AM

Interesting, all these comments about coffee. I have one cup in the morning with breakfast, and that's it. I really enjoy my morning coffee, but I have no desire to have any more throughout the day.

Sometimes if we go out for dinner to a nice restaurant, I might have coffee with desert, but that's rare.

Doug5 · 09-27-2011, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by smithtr

I remember on bad on mood cause on risk your emotion because high on coffee I learn it avoid bad mood because cause your affect your mood depression truth dont' be joke serious!

yeah, when I drink RockStar energy drink its makes me grumpy and moody. That stuff makes you crazy

Doug5 · 09-27-2011, 02:00 AM

I do drink a lot of water but I love coffee.

I bought a small coffee maker that only makes one cup. Im gonna wean myself down to one cup in the morning. That should be ok

Grummer · 09-27-2011, 06:32 AM

I LOVE coffee, I have like 5 cups a day, pretty safe, 2 in the morning, 1 after lunch 1 in late noon, and 1 more at night about 7ish but not too late or else id be staying awake till 1.
No , dont give it up, just be sensible, limit to 4-5 cups a day and NO MORE.
stop feeling guilty about your love of coffee.

as long you excercise and moderate other foods, you're fine.
belly fat? bs coffee makes me piss out all the nutrients its a diutric(sp?P) it makes you go toilet...
it stops me getting headaches, brighten up my eyes...gets me relaxing and have some energy for a couple more hours, whats the moaning? LOL

OK
i have it black no sugar, once in a blue moon i might have brown sugar (raw) and some milk, but i still prefer straight black.
I have those coffee maker too, its great , you get a chance to use the best beans type, hell go for french or italian, its wicked.. and i have those tiny european coffee cup , its a good life.

just avoid instant coffee, sugar and shit, but beware too though fresh coffee and HIGH stuff have high kicks so no i Never have 4 of those a day, just instant...cuz all that hassle of cleaning the machine, but i used to do have those once or twice a week but been about year since...

if its cause trouble, if you smoke, DONT have it with coffee,,,also, try have it with toast in the morning not on empty stomuch..

all up to you
i wouldnt stop enjoying coffee if i can get away with it LOL

Grummer · 09-27-2011, 06:34 AM

i Never touch those caffince soft drink too nasty...its probably toxic too, or put in other way i think its dangerous not as in whats in it, but the combination used that i worry about, like i believe it while it wakes you up bigtime it also speeds up your aging process, nasty stuff. so i Never ever touch it just stick with good ol' coffee

**KristinaB** · 09-27-2011, 02:41 PM

I had to get off coffee due to the massive headaches it would cause if I skipped a day. I slowly started thinning my coffee out with decaf. Gave myself a month to do this so that eventually, I was down to straight decaf. The headaches were at a minimum and after another 2-3 days of no coffee at all, the headaches were gone.

09-26-2011, 02:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
Doug5 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 865	Should I Give Up Coffee? Ive been drinking it like a fiend since going from 200mg of morphine a day to 15mg(plan on quitting morphine too) How long does caffeine withdrawel symptoms last? Week? Month? Ive been trying to just have it in the morning but I end up caving and drinking more through out the day

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sallylou Potterhead and Janeite Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: My own private Idaho Posts: 6,653	Wirelessly posted (droid) Moderate use is safe. Add milk or cream for nutritional value. If you use half regular and half decaf, you can cut down the caffeine (and drink more!). If you can afford it, organic is best to avoid additional chemicals. __________________

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sallylou Potterhead and Janeite Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: My own private Idaho Posts: 6,653	Doesn't sound like your doctor is too concerned about the coffee. It would be best to taper down slowly, adding more decaf each morning. You can quit cold turkey but you'll have a headache and be cranky. lol Let us know how it goes. __________________

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09-26-2011, 02:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
Doug5 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 865	I would rather have some input from people who have experience quitting caffiene. I did ask my doc and she shrugged her shoulders and told me to schedule another appointment

09-26-2011, 04:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
Frisky Feline Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 20,239	did the coffee affect your health?

09-26-2011, 11:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
Doug5 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 865	Its seems to be affecting my sleep. I read that caffiene can contribute to belly fat and type 2 diabetes. I want to see what its like to not be physically dependent on it. I didnt start drinking coffee until working a 3rd shift job

09-26-2011, 12:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
whatdidyousay! Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 8,618	Try using half decaffeinated coffee and regular coffee and slowly cut down to only decaffeinated coffee , then cut down on that . I would not try to go cold turkey, you will be too jumpy . That is how I would do it. I can't drink regular coffee , I have to use half regular coffee and half decaffeinated coffee. Good luck!

09-26-2011, 02:54 PM	#11 (permalink)
Doug5 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 865	didnt know water is coffee

09-26-2011, 06:35 PM	#19 (permalink)
Smithtr Siberian Husky Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 14,678	I am quit on coffee cause your hyper serious not good health your high on your too much sugar and addiction sugar bad your health habit,! __________________

09-26-2011, 08:30 PM	#21 (permalink)
rockin'robin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 15,298	When I was working nights, I drank up to 10-15 cups a night....just to get away from the work station, and chat with those around the coffee pot!....Seemed like every 20 minutes or so, somebody would say...."Coffee?...I'm buying".....If I said no thanks...then it's "ahh, come on! I'm buying". I was a jittery mess......now I only allow myself 2 cups in the morning w/milk and 1 sugar.....no coffee at night. So I do attest that there is No Life Before Coffee in the early AM....without it, I'm sluggish for hours. Not gonna give up my coffee in the AM when I wake up. Just control my intake, 2 cups are my limit.

09-26-2011, 08:43 PM	#22 (permalink)
Smithtr Siberian Husky Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 14,678	I remember on bad on mood cause on risk your emotion because high on coffee I learn it avoid bad mood because cause your affect your mood depression truth dont' be joke serious! __________________

09-27-2011, 12:23 AM	#24 (permalink)
LDNanna Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,688	Sallylou has the right idea if you want to quit. I have had coffee all of my life. We first had kiddie coffee which is half milk with sugar and were weaned to adult coffee. My doctor made me cut back. Still have one cup (mug which is actually two cups) every single morning. I do not wish to quit because I love the stuff. Still, it is better for your health to drink water as Jiro suggested. __________________ I have discovered that the word "diet" begins with d i e.

09-27-2011, 01:14 AM	#25 (permalink)
Beach girl Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: northern Virginia in winter; NC in summer Posts: 3,760	Interesting, all these comments about coffee. I have one cup in the morning with breakfast, and that's it. I really enjoy my morning coffee, but I have no desire to have any more throughout the day. Sometimes if we go out for dinner to a nice restaurant, I might have coffee with desert, but that's rare.

09-27-2011, 02:00 AM	#27 (permalink)
Doug5 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 865	I do drink a lot of water but I love coffee. I bought a small coffee maker that only makes one cup. Im gonna wean myself down to one cup in the morning. That should be ok

09-27-2011, 06:32 AM	#28 (permalink)
Grummer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In the Batcave Posts: 9,530	I LOVE coffee, I have like 5 cups a day, pretty safe, 2 in the morning, 1 after lunch 1 in late noon, and 1 more at night about 7ish but not too late or else id be staying awake till 1. No , dont give it up, just be sensible, limit to 4-5 cups a day and NO MORE. stop feeling guilty about your love of coffee. as long you excercise and moderate other foods, you're fine. belly fat? bs coffee makes me piss out all the nutrients its a diutric(sp?P) it makes you go toilet... it stops me getting headaches, brighten up my eyes...gets me relaxing and have some energy for a couple more hours, whats the moaning? LOL OK i have it black no sugar, once in a blue moon i might have brown sugar (raw) and some milk, but i still prefer straight black. I have those coffee maker too, its great , you get a chance to use the best beans type, hell go for french or italian, its wicked.. and i have those tiny european coffee cup , its a good life. just avoid instant coffee, sugar and shit, but beware too though fresh coffee and HIGH stuff have high kicks so no i Never have 4 of those a day, just instant...cuz all that hassle of cleaning the machine, but i used to do have those once or twice a week but been about year since... if its cause trouble, if you smoke, DONT have it with coffee,,,also, try have it with toast in the morning not on empty stomuch.. all up to you i wouldnt stop enjoying coffee if i can get away with it LOL __________________ "Problems cannot be solved at the same level of awareness that created them." Albert Einstein

09-27-2011, 06:34 AM	#29 (permalink)
Grummer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In the Batcave Posts: 9,530	i Never touch those caffince soft drink too nasty...its probably toxic too, or put in other way i think its dangerous not as in whats in it, but the combination used that i worry about, like i believe it while it wakes you up bigtime it also speeds up your aging process, nasty stuff. so i Never ever touch it just stick with good ol' coffee __________________ "Problems cannot be solved at the same level of awareness that created them." Albert Einstein

09-27-2011, 02:41 PM	#30 (permalink)
KristinaB New SDIT Deacon Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Land of the backstroke Posts: 13,775	I had to get off coffee due to the massive headaches it would cause if I skipped a day. I slowly started thinning my coffee out with decaf. Gave myself a month to do this so that eventually, I was down to straight decaf. The headaches were at a minimum and after another 2-3 days of no coffee at all, the headaches were gone. __________________ Taking life one day at a time.

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