February trial, the first day.
Yesterday was the first day without caffeine, dairy, and artificial sweeteners. It was horrible. I did fine until about 9:30 in the morning and then I was useless. I probably could have been more effective from my bed. I couldn’t concentrate. I was hungry the whole day. I couldn’t get rid of a headache. And I was sleepy, so sleepy.
This tells me, I’ve become pretty dependent on caffeine. I didn’t sleep any better last night, besides being sleepy. It took a supreme effort of will to get up this morning and even after Pilates I am still dragging. I don’t normally have coffee until around eight. By the time I’ve been up this long, I am usually fairly alert. But, today I am dragging. Perhaps, I am feeling some residual effects from painting this weekend in combination with the cough I have. Maybe, its not fair to judge yesterday and today on my lack of caffeine.
We’ll see how the next couple of days goes.
Ouch – it sounds pretty tough. Hang in there…
michmolk
February 5, 2008
I quit smoking a year ago, and I didn’t have nearly as much difficulty. I think maybe it had to do with anticipating the difficulties. I really didn’t expect to have too much of a problem with cutting out caffeine. It seems I underestimated its hold on me.
jonathanpippenger
February 6, 2008
Ooooooooooooo, caffeine withdrawal. Not good!
How ’bout an update to give the rest of us addicts hope?
Pete Aldin
February 10, 2008