Here Are 5 Signs If You’re A Coffee Junkie (And How to Cope with Your Caffeine Addiction)

You may also notice that you're too addicted to coffee if you've tried to stop drinking it and haven't been able to. There are about a dozen symptoms associated with quitting caffeine. The most common is just a headache, but there are others if you feel fatigued or perform poorly. You can also feel drowsiness or have a generally bad mood. Everything might dissatisfy you, causing problems with concentration and tremendous irritation. All of those are from caffeine. The physical effects of withdrawal may also include nausea, muscle pain, and stiffness.

These symptoms usually begin around 12 to 24 hours after quitting coffee, with a peak between 20 and 51 hours after stopping the drink. And such discomfort can last from two to nine days.

Like any other addiction, the more caffeine we consume, the more our body becomes addicted to it. That is why it is noticeable that the body gradually needs more coffee or some other energy drinks to cheer up and move.

Caffeine, and coffee in particular, has a direct effect on the gut and lifestyle. Many need to visit the toilet after the first cup of coffee, which becomes an unpleasant routine. However, if you stop drinking coffee, your digestive system will get used to its absence over time.

According to scientific studies, large amounts of caffeine usually cause heart palpitations. To avoid a sudden increase in blood pressure and heart rate after quitting caffeine. Reducing your consumption in stages is recommended instead of abruptly quitting caffeine.

It is known that depression can happen to those who drastically reduce the amount of coffee they drink. A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine reported that eight to 11% of healthy volunteers who quit caffeine experienced symptoms associated with depression and anxiety. It is also indirectly related to feeling overwhelmed and affects sleep quality.

Probably the most popular and most helpful rule everyone knows. Increase drinking water consumption. Gradually quit coffee. Eliminate one serving of caffeine at a time. Or replace one caffeinated beverage per day with a decaffeinated drink. For example, if you drink three cups of coffee in the morning, replace one with herbal tea. You can make some hot water with lemon or chicory. And gradually work on the replacement and expand its impact on your habits.

Get enough sleep. Include exercise in your daily routine. It is a natural stimulant for the body and central nervous system.

Keep a caffeine diary. Keeping track of how much coffee you're drinking will help you identify the triggers that make you crave caffeine repeatedly. For economical and thrifty ladies, here is one more piece of advice. Focus on the positives. Breaking the caffeine addiction or habit can be difficult, but great motivation exists. Start thinking about the budget you will save by not buying coffee.

Slowly reducing your caffeine intake, staying hydrated, getting enough sleep, and looking for alternative energy sources are all-natural ways to minimize coffee withdrawal symptoms if you're addicted to coffee.

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