FabSwingers.com forum: No more coffee

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Its going to kill me but I'm giving up coffee, caffeine has a terrible affect on me, have decided decaf isn't an option as still small amount of caffeine in it. But gees I wasn't prepared for the withdrawal symptoms, headaches, very low mood, off my food, no energy, so sleepy. Apparently lasts up to 9 days.

Anyone else been through this? A d did you feel the benefit afterwards?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tried decaf for a day

Went back to coffee.

But moderate it to only working hours and two a day. Though, by shit is super strong.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Jesus, I dunno what I'd do without coffee

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Its going to kill me but I'm giving up coffee, caffeine has a terrible affect on me, have decided decaf isn't an option as still small amount of caffeine in it. But gees I wasn't prepared for the withdrawal symptoms, headaches, very low mood, off my food, no energy, so sleepy. Apparently lasts up to 9 days.

Anyone else been through this? A d did you feel the benefit afterwards?"

I did it.

Worst 5 minutes of my life.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Remind me never to give up coffee. Don't know what I'd do without it x

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By *rwhowhatwherewhyMan
over a year ago

Aylesbury

"Remind me never to give up coffee. Don't know what I'd do without it x"

Sleep more probably

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Anyone else been through this? A d did you feel the benefit afterwards?

I did it.

Worst 5 minutes of my life. "

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Jesus, I dunno what I'd do without coffee "

Yeah believe me I love it too.

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By *ighty_tightyMan
over a year ago

Norfolk/Suffolk

Quit coffee?

Is it April fools again?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This is the saddest post I’ve ever read.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Tried decaf for a day

Went back to coffee.

But moderate it to only working hours and two a day. Though, by shit is super strong."

I don't know if I'm just super sensitive to caffeine but I find that I crave it and it feels like a genuine addiction. But in a negative way. So no more

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"This is the saddest post I’ve ever read."

Yup agreed

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I’ve not had caffeinated tea or coffee or fizzy drinks in just over a year and it’s so wonderful. I have actually had about 5 caffeinated drinks in this time and every time I do I’m literally shaking it’s so weird. I’d never go back. I enjoy the taste of tea and coffee so just buy decaf or drink naturally decaf teas instead.

I wish you luck on this journey OP

Thank you

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Quit coffee?

Is it April fools again?"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"This is the saddest post I’ve ever read."

Have a coffee. That’ll cheer you up.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"This is the saddest post I’ve ever read.

Yup agreed"

Me too as I bloody hate tea!!!

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

I'm a weirdo. Caffeine seems to have no effect. I drink coffee then go straight to bed and sleep.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Anyone else been through this? A d did you feel the benefit afterwards?"

Yeah been through this a few times.

You think your fine without her, then you have a bad day, decide to have a drink or two, and then it's the whole bottle, next thing you know you wake up in the morning and there she is in your arms again.

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By *aughty but nice...Man
over a year ago

Staffs

As a coffee expert

there's certain coffees I don't think I could do with out

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Jesus, I dunno what I'd do without coffee "

If Jesus drank coffee things could’ve ended very differently. Only tea drinkers sit around waiting for the Romans.

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By *uriousscouserWoman
over a year ago

Wirral

I am horribly insomniac, so I gave up all caffeine for a couple of years in my 20s. No tea, coffee, chocolate, cola.

I didn't have huge withdrawal from it, but it turns out I'm not particularly sensitive to caffeine so it didn't help with my sleep and going back to drinking coffee again didn't have any detrimental impact on my sleep patterns.

I hope you get through this phase and start feeling normal again quickly!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I am horribly insomniac, so I gave up all caffeine for a couple of years in my 20s. No tea, coffee, chocolate, cola.

I hope you get through this phase and start feeling normal again quickly!"

Thank you

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By *iaisonseekerMan
over a year ago

Liverpool

Sounds like you picked the wrong week to stop drinking coffee OP.

If you sniff glue, I'd carry on for now.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I won't give up coffee, but I limit it to the morning.

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By *ighty_tightyMan
over a year ago

Norfolk/Suffolk

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By *ighty_tightyMan
over a year ago

Norfolk/Suffolk

"I'm a weirdo. Caffeine seems to have no effect. I drink coffee then go straight to bed and sleep."

I'm the same.

I sometimes feel a little sad when people talk about a coffee buzz as I don't get them either

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By *aysOfOurLivesCouple
over a year ago

Essex

Anyone else been through this? A d did you feel the benefit afterwards?"

Yup. It’s all to be expected but give it 3days and you’ll be right again.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Anyone else been through this? A d did you feel the benefit afterwards?"

Never drank coffee so l don't know about it but water is brilliant though l know people say you have to drink a certain amount l only drink it when lm thirsty..but l totally love it , try eating foods that give energy too ,maybe a bit of porridge in the morning , slow releasing energy , to substitute them for coffee , it will take a while but ya gotta start somewhere.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Id dehydrate if not for coffee its one of the only liquids i drink

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By *ou only live onceMan
over a year ago

London

And somewhere in the distance a caffeine fairy dies...

Good luck, OP!

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By *vbiker2TV/TS
over a year ago

morpeth

Yes my wife changed to de cafe without telling me had blinding headaches vomiting ached all over couldn't stay warm. Wasn't till been bad for two days that I went to her a coffee and found the de cafe used a sachet from the ration packs and was fine within 30mins.took me nearly 18months to my self off it

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"I'm a weirdo. Caffeine seems to have no effect. I drink coffee then go straight to bed and sleep.

I'm the same.

I sometimes feel a little sad when people talk about a coffee buzz as I don't get them either"

Yep, definitely no buzz here from caffeine. I don't get a buzz off any other substance either, such as alcohol. Maybe we lack some enzymes somewhere?

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
over a year ago

BRIDPORT

It’s simple OP, every time you would have had a coffee, just have a Guinness instead, you’ll soon wish you had given up coffee years ago.

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

Just stop drinking it.

Replace with fruit or herbal teas. Or plain water.

Yes it's difficult but worth it in the end

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline

I've never drank it. Or tea. Couldn't stand the smell. Hot chocolate is a different matter (currently contemplating a velvetiser from hotel chocolat)

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By *ighty_tightyMan
over a year ago

Norfolk/Suffolk

"I've never drank it. Or tea. Couldn't stand the smell. Hot chocolate is a different matter (currently contemplating a velvetiser from hotel chocolat)

Don't do it! They are addictive!

(I'm joking, buy one lol)

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By *affeine DuskMan
over a year ago

Caerphilly

"And somewhere in the distance a caffeine fairy dies...

Good luck, OP! "

Fear not, I was just napping.

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline

"I've never drank it. Or tea. Couldn't stand the smell. Hot chocolate is a different matter (currently contemplating a velvetiser from hotel chocolat)

Don't do it! They are addictive!

(I'm joking, buy one lol)"

Yeah, the salted caramel was luxury!

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By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

I have one cup of coffee a week,I treat myself on a Friday.

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By *oly Fuck Sticks BatmanCouple
over a year ago

here & there

"This is the saddest post I’ve ever read."

Couldn't agree more

Sweet

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i stopped drinking coffee ages ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Remove my coffee and there will be blood spilt!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Your making me want one reading this

but good luck love I don’t think I could x

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By *imi_RougeWoman
over a year ago

Portsmouth

How much were you drinking? I usually only have 1 a day, first thing.

I guess it's like any other "addiction" your body takes time to adjust.

I've cut down on chocolate, but not quite given up.

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

"I'm a weirdo. Caffeine seems to have no effect. I drink coffee then go straight to bed and sleep.

I'm the same.

I sometimes feel a little sad when people talk about a coffee buzz as I don't get them either"

Me three.

I had covid in Jan 2021 and went from 8 mugs of coffee a day to zero for a week because the taste was so vile. No withdrawal or craving.

How are you doing OP? What strategies have you got?

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By *iscean_dreamMan
over a year ago

Llanelli

Yeah I'll pass on dropping coffee, I'd be awful to be around

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Anyone else been through this? A d did you feel the benefit afterwards?

Good idea thanks

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'm a weirdo. Caffeine seems to have no effect. I drink coffee then go straight to bed and sleep.

I'm the same.

I sometimes feel a little sad when people talk about a coffee buzz as I don't get them either

Me three.

I had covid in Jan 2021 and went from 8 mugs of coffee a day to zero for a week because the taste was so vile. No withdrawal or craving.

How are you doing OP? What strategies have you got?"

I haven't really had a strategy i just went cold turkey. But taking on board all advice

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By *adyBugsWoman
over a year ago

cognito

Oooh good luck! Luckily for me I’m very sensitive to caffeine so I don’t drink coffee very often or I get palpitations and terrible sleep for ages.

Hope you get through ok

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By *ormorantMan
over a year ago

Lincolnshire

"I'm a weirdo. Caffeine seems to have no effect. I drink coffee then go straight to bed and sleep.

I'm the same.

I sometimes feel a little sad when people talk about a coffee buzz as I don't get them either

Me three.

I had covid in Jan 2021 and went from 8 mugs of coffee a day to zero for a week because the taste was so vile. No withdrawal or craving.

How are you doing OP? What strategies have you got?

I haven't really had a strategy i just went cold turkey. But taking on board all advice "

Have a double gin chaser after each coffee, you’ll soon forget the effects caffeine has on you..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good luck, drink loads of water as it may help with the headaches and lethargy.

It's like coffee, but without the beans

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Good luck, drink loads of water as it may help with the headaches and lethargy.

It's like coffee, but without the beans

Yeah I've been doing that. Hopefully just another few days and that will be me.

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

Hey OP, I'm currently having to go caffeine free. The first few days were a bit of a nightmare but now I feel better. Less groggy in the mornings before it.

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By *an1978Woman
over a year ago

GONE/TIMEOUT (No DMs please)

Perhaps I should give it up too.

I'm lying in bed in the dark, with a mug of strong coffee resting on my chest..not healthy before sleep.

(Yes I've waterboarded myself by nodding off before now, and yes I've also slept all night and woken having not spilled a drop!)

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By *licia_2021TV/TS
over a year ago

Ashby De La Zouch

After a relapsed with nerve issues i gave up coffee nearly a year ago,Amongst other things.

I do have decaff but wonder if it is actually that healthy. Non the less thats what i go for.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Remind me never to give up coffee. Don't know what I'd do without it x

Sleep more probably"

Maybe but I only have two coffees a day. I haven't slept well for over a year so I know it's got nothing to do with the coffee as I don't take any after 5pm x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Anyone else been through this? A d did you feel the benefit afterwards?"

im beginning to think of doing the same and switching to tea.. or booze.

im sick of coffee, think its a work thing, when bored get a coffee... beginning to associate boredom and coffee together..

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By *ighty_tightyMan
over a year ago

Norfolk/Suffolk

Just having a latte machiato,

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