So, whenever I go without coffee for a day or so, I get these excruciatingly bad headaches. Like, they're crippling. I don't know how I became addicted to caffeine but I think it is safe to say I am, if this is the effect it has on my body.
I recently gave up smoking and am over 250hrs smoke free (11 days) and am yet to have any issues such as headaches etc. 2 days out of 11 I've had really strong cravings but that was it. Anyway, I'm just wondering if anyone else here has this, or if anyone has managed to give up, what they did to get passed the headaches?
Coffee is my one true love. My espresso machine is a lifesaver. I make my own lattes with 3 shots of espresso If I were to skip a day, I would have a headache, but have quit coffee before for a couple of years and switched to tea. I also go to Starbucks on the weekends. I would say ween yourself off slowly and start with black tea, then move to weaker tea. I'm a pretty miserable person without caffeine, but what helped me is drinking 3 liters or water a day. That should help.
Adam - Congratulations on quitting!