Caffeine addiction.... withdrawals are killing me...

[I_WILL_Lose_Weight]

Just yesterday I decided that I wouldnt' drink caffeine anymore... cause I know I'm addicted. It's sad when you solely rely on it to keep you awake through the day. Plus, I firmly believe that this is definitely a decision to a healthier me.

But today, especialyl within the past few hours, I've been experience horrible withdrawals... I've got the most ear splitting headache that's just like a constant blunt pain that isn't even throbbing, it's just there, and to top it off, I feel sick in my stomach as well as if I ate something that disagreed with me and it's like my stomach's planning on throwing up within the hour or so.

I know that 48 hours probably is a ridiculously short time to start having these type of withdrawals, but I know my body. It's happened before. I only get these type of symptons when I havent been drinking caffeine, and once I drink some it goes away.

I'm trying so hard to convince myself not to go buy myself a bottle just to get rid of this pain, because it's absolutely killin me...

I guess I'm jsut sort of venting, trying to write my feelings instead of harming myself... *sigh*

[plsmachic]

Re: Caffeine addiction.... withdrawals are killing me...

I've been there, and let me just tell you, reading the headache line... the spot in my head where I used to get mine tingled. I feel for you I really do.

MY advice: don't take tylenol or anything of the sort. They contain caffiene too, and they get addicting too.

Tough it out. Invest in some natural sound music tapes, and a dark quiet room.
It WILL be worth it when you kick the habit. (And meditation always helps)

[IrishMom82]

Re: Caffeine addiction.... withdrawals are killing me...

I had horrible caffeing headaches when I first started. I'd say tough it out, they will pass soon!

[I_WILL_Lose_Weight]

Re: Caffeine addiction.... withdrawals are killing me...

Haha... thanks for the support -hugs- and the advice. Last night I followed the advice of one of my friends on msn messanger and warmed up a glass of water to drink. It didn't do much good, but it made me sleepy so I went to sleep and when I woke up it was miraculously gone ^^ I just hope they dont' return any time soon, cause I don't wanna sleep the day away

I also feel slightly more energetic today... guess my body is beginning to realize it can't rely on outside substance anymore? :3