Probably The Hardest Thing I'll Ever Do - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

Bozo · 02-11-2006, 11:01 AM

Is kick the caffeine habit. Has taken a toll physically, mentally and emotionally. It is time to make a change. I just got the book Caffeine Blues and I am setting up all my vitamins and supplements. I have a target date of March 1st to start, but I may move it up as soon as I find some herbal coffee.

I really need to do this and I know it might not be easy, but from everything I have read and heard, I eventually will feel like a new person.

You know there was a time when I thought I could not live without booze either..................

***cmc*** · 02-11-2006, 04:12 PM

Hi,
My hubby cannot tolerate caffiene at all-it affects his mood in a bad way for about 2-3 days after having any, so he drinks herbal teas and cranberry juice (without sugar) alot. I do know that eating alot of fresh brightly colored veggies and fruits will help- not just for the headaches and cravings but for energy. Frozen is the next best- We make smoothies in our blender with- frozen blackberries, bananas- and whatever we feel like tossing in there- milk, yogurt, soy milk or ice. I have one or two cups of tea a day and that doesn't seem to be a problem - I suffer from fatigue so it jump starts my day. I used to be a coffeholic- craving it constantly- and colas too. Now I may have a cup or two of java if out to a restaurant for breakfast and I halve it with milk. We used to drink a coffee substitute called Postum- have you heard of it? I forget what's in it- it's like an instant coffee drink- supposedly been around for many years.

good luck and "cheers"
cmc

Purrdy · 02-12-2006, 04:15 AM

blimey BOZO you are so brave!!! I am contemplating stopping cigs but do not feel like I would be successful right now, also the thoughts of stopping caffiene fill me with dread! (as she reaches for the freshly brewed coffee pot) I have no inclination right now to do anything about it....

But I am in awe of people who get into recovery,and just keep getting more and more WELL! Im afaid i have a long way to go!
I stopped drinking 5 years ago! could take another millenium before iI find the courage to stop all my other bad habbits!!!!

Never mind you go for it, I will be rooting for ya!

Love Purrdyxxx

Bozo · 02-12-2006, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Purrdy

That is a friggin riot! Almost sprayed the keyboard with yes, coffee.

BTW, I was sober 8 years before I gave up the cigs. You will, when youre ready.

shutterbug · 02-14-2006, 10:20 PM

Bozo...I have found a wonderful herbal coffee if you are interested I will look and see what the name of it is. The therapist I love so much introduced me to it and it's made from some kind of oriental mushroom that gives you a kick of about 4 cups of coffee and yet it has NO caffinee. It's really healthy and I like the taste of it, but it does taste a bit different.

bikewench · 02-14-2006, 10:30 PM

Hey Bozo...

I'm always fighting my caffeine consumption... so.. I can relate ....

I quit coffee for 3 years... the same time I stopped eating meat...
I felt pretty gosh darn clean.. ya know..?? ;o)

I try to keep it at 3 mugs maximum a day now...

Are you tapering off or going cold turkey..??

gramlexie · 02-14-2006, 10:37 PM

Hi Bozo,
I believe Postum was made with chickory.

Bozo · 02-15-2006, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bikewench

Are you tapering off or going cold turkey..??

Highly recommended by my MDs to taper off slowly.

A lot of it with me is pshycological(sp?), know what I mean?

bikewench · 02-15-2006, 07:23 AM

Taper off slowly...
good plan...
Cause even caffeine has withdrawal..

And I certainly know about the p word.. ;o)

Hey Gram...
I'm pretty sure that Postum has chicory as well.
Tried that for a while as well...
I think I made it through a few cans before I gave up on it.

Live · 02-15-2006, 06:15 PM

I am not caffeine free now, but I can tell you that when I am I do feel better.
It is a much harder substance to avoid than most would think. Because I have the coffee and cola bug, I would wean myself off on the percentage of coffee mixed with decaf (some are as good as and do not taste "off) until I was strictly decaf but would still drink coffee as much as I liked. I bought cases of the caffeine free cola. Often an extra for the trunk of the car, taking my drinks with me. Because commonly, you are going to be offered an alcoholic or caffeine beverage. Those office lunches get me, tea or cola? I really like the sleepytime and sleepytime extra herbal teas of an evening.
Tolerance to caffeine develops very, very quickly. And we don't realize how jumpy, jittery our minds and body are....until the calm of being caffeine free up and surprises ya.
my two cents,
let us know,
live

Bozo · 02-16-2006, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by liveweyerd

I am not caffeine free now, but I can tell you that when I am I do feel better.
It is a much harder substance to avoid than most would think. Because I have the coffee and cola bug, I would wean myself off on the percentage of coffee mixed with decaf (some are as good as and do not taste "off) until I was strictly decaf but would still drink coffee as much as I liked. I bought cases of the caffeine free cola. Often an extra for the trunk of the car, taking my drinks with me. Because commonly, you are going to be offered an alcoholic or caffeine beverage. Those office lunches get me, tea or cola? I really like the sleepytime and sleepytime extra herbal teas of an evening.
Tolerance to caffeine develops very, very quickly. And we don't realize how jumpy, jittery our minds and body are....until the calm of being caffeine free up and surprises ya.
my two cents,
let us know,
live

For the MS(Moral Support)I am going to try Teeccino, an herbal coffee, and use their weaning process. Really cool website too, check it out.

shutterbug · 02-16-2006, 09:05 PM

I'm curious about this topic...

Other than being jumpy and jittery and such...what's bad about caffiene? How else does it affect us?

Just wondering if you wouldn't mind educating me once again?

Thanks,

Bozo · 02-17-2006, 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shutterbug

I'm curious about this topic...

Other than being jumpy and jittery and such...what's bad about caffiene? How else does it affect us?

Just wondering if you wouldn't mind educating me once again?

Thanks,

From your local library. What an eyeopener! A Google on Caffeine Blues might turn up some interesting reads for you. You OK about the job situation?

**shockozulu** · 02-17-2006, 01:30 PM

Postum is still around. http://www.kraftcanada.com/en/Produc...alBeverage.htm

I've heard its still used by 7th day Adventists and Mormons since they don't drink coffee

shutterbug · 02-17-2006, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bozo

You OK about the job situation?

for now...thanks...but getting a little more stressed each day as my bank account is dwindling fast.

Bozo · 02-17-2006, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shutterbug

for now...thanks...but getting a little more stressed each day as my bank account is dwindling fast.

Youve made it this far!!!!!!!!!!!

beginning2c · 02-18-2006, 04:23 PM

I have this thing with coffee. It appears that I drink 3 pots a day. However, what happens is this: I pour a cup, take a few sips and it gets cold. I pour out the cold cup and refill, take a sip, and it gets cold...
I'll bet I don't even drink an entire cup all day! It's like some kind of pacifier I have to have in my hand/mouth.
I have been trying to quit smoking. I quit for 4 days and didn't even want any coffee.

Live · 02-20-2006, 04:00 PM

I am drinking hot tea now, decaf. It feeds the psychological fix without the drug.

Shutterbug, caffeine is really a complicated drug and has alot of side effects, some lasting or appearing 12 hours after ingestion! While it gives a stimulant boost, the pendulum swings and it results in greater fatigue, for one thing.
It disrupts healthy sleep.
Jitterbugs the mind and body.

02-11-2006, 11:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
Bozo On The Bus Join Date: May 2004 Location: Brattleboro, Vt. Posts: 475	Probably The Hardest Thing I'll Ever Do Is kick the caffeine habit. Has taken a toll physically, mentally and emotionally. It is time to make a change. I just got the book Caffeine Blues and I am setting up all my vitamins and supplements. I have a target date of March 1st to start, but I may move it up as soon as I find some herbal coffee. I really need to do this and I know it might not be easy, but from everything I have read and heard, I eventually will feel like a new person. You know there was a time when I thought I could not live without booze either.................. __________________ Signature made by my son Alex.

02-11-2006, 04:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
*cmc* Community Greeter Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: FL Posts: 13,698	kick it Hi, My hubby cannot tolerate caffiene at all-it affects his mood in a bad way for about 2-3 days after having any, so he drinks herbal teas and cranberry juice (without sugar) alot. I do know that eating alot of fresh brightly colored veggies and fruits will help- not just for the headaches and cravings but for energy. Frozen is the next best- We make smoothies in our blender with- frozen blackberries, bananas- and whatever we feel like tossing in there- milk, yogurt, soy milk or ice. I have one or two cups of tea a day and that doesn't seem to be a problem - I suffer from fatigue so it jump starts my day. I used to be a coffeholic- craving it constantly- and colas too. Now I may have a cup or two of java if out to a restaurant for breakfast and I halve it with milk. We used to drink a coffee substitute called Postum- have you heard of it? I forget what's in it- it's like an instant coffee drink- supposedly been around for many years. good luck and "cheers" cmc

02-14-2006, 10:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
shutterbug A picture's worth a 1000 words Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: With any luck, I'm lost in a view finder Posts: 2,947 Blog Entries: 5	Bozo...I have found a wonderful herbal coffee if you are interested I will look and see what the name of it is. The therapist I love so much introduced me to it and it's made from some kind of oriental mushroom that gives you a kick of about 4 cups of coffee and yet it has NO caffinee. It's really healthy and I like the taste of it, but it does taste a bit different. __________________ I'M FINE!! Fanatically Insecure Neuratic & Emotional Bipolar/Depression support: 1-800-950-NAMI(6264).

02-14-2006, 10:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
gramlexie Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Southwest PA Pittsburgh Steeler country Posts: 4	Hi Bozo, I believe Postum was made with chickory. __________________ Gramlexie "Never drive faster than your guardian angel can fly"

02-15-2006, 06:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
Live Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bristol TN/VA Posts: 11,305 Blog Entries: 5	I am not caffeine free now, but I can tell you that when I am I do feel better. It is a much harder substance to avoid than most would think. Because I have the coffee and cola bug, I would wean myself off on the percentage of coffee mixed with decaf (some are as good as and do not taste "off) until I was strictly decaf but would still drink coffee as much as I liked. I bought cases of the caffeine free cola. Often an extra for the trunk of the car, taking my drinks with me. Because commonly, you are going to be offered an alcoholic or caffeine beverage. Those office lunches get me, tea or cola? I really like the sleepytime and sleepytime extra herbal teas of an evening. Tolerance to caffeine develops very, very quickly. And we don't realize how jumpy, jittery our minds and body are....until the calm of being caffeine free up and surprises ya. my two cents, let us know, live __________________ Each small candle lights a corner of the dark....Roger Waters

02-12-2006, 04:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
Purrdy Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Salisbury Wiltshire Posts: 1,904	blimey BOZO you are so brave!!! I am contemplating stopping cigs but do not feel like I would be successful right now, also the thoughts of stopping caffiene fill me with dread! (as she reaches for the freshly brewed coffee pot) I have no inclination right now to do anything about it.... But I am in awe of people who get into recovery,and just keep getting more and more WELL! Im afaid i have a long way to go! I stopped drinking 5 years ago! could take another millenium before iI find the courage to stop all my other bad habbits!!!! Never mind you go for it, I will be rooting for ya! Love Purrdyxxx

02-14-2006, 10:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
bikewench Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: western canada Posts: 1,441	Hey Bozo... I'm always fighting my caffeine consumption... so.. I can relate .... I quit coffee for 3 years... the same time I stopped eating meat... I felt pretty gosh darn clean.. ya know..?? ;o) I try to keep it at 3 mugs maximum a day now... Are you tapering off or going cold turkey..??

02-15-2006, 07:23 AM	#9 (permalink)
bikewench Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: western canada Posts: 1,441	Taper off slowly... good plan... Cause even caffeine has withdrawal.. And I certainly know about the p word.. ;o) Hey Gram... I'm pretty sure that Postum has chicory as well. Tried that for a while as well... I think I made it through a few cans before I gave up on it.

02-16-2006, 09:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
shutterbug A picture's worth a 1000 words Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: With any luck, I'm lost in a view finder Posts: 2,947 Blog Entries: 5	I'm curious about this topic... Other than being jumpy and jittery and such...what's bad about caffiene? How else does it affect us? Just wondering if you wouldn't mind educating me once again? Thanks, __________________ I'M FINE!! Fanatically Insecure Neuratic & Emotional Bipolar/Depression support: 1-800-950-NAMI(6264).

02-17-2006, 01:30 PM	#14 (permalink)
shockozulu Huntington's Disease Awareness Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cook County, Ill Posts: 2,594	Postum is still around. http://www.kraftcanada.com/en/Produc...alBeverage.htm I've heard its still used by 7th day Adventists and Mormons since they don't drink coffee __________________ Copyright © 2005 - 2012 Shockozulu

02-18-2006, 04:23 PM	#17 (permalink)
beginning2c He who laughs, lasts. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: south carolina Posts: 67	I have this thing with coffee. It appears that I drink 3 pots a day. However, what happens is this: I pour a cup, take a few sips and it gets cold. I pour out the cold cup and refill, take a sip, and it gets cold... I'll bet I don't even drink an entire cup all day! It's like some kind of pacifier I have to have in my hand/mouth. I have been trying to quit smoking. I quit for 4 days and didn't even want any coffee. __________________ The first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: Decide what you want. Ben Stein

02-20-2006, 04:00 PM	#18 (permalink)
Live Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bristol TN/VA Posts: 11,305 Blog Entries: 5	I am drinking hot tea now, decaf. It feeds the psychological fix without the drug. Shutterbug, caffeine is really a complicated drug and has alot of side effects, some lasting or appearing 12 hours after ingestion! While it gives a stimulant boost, the pendulum swings and it results in greater fatigue, for one thing. It disrupts healthy sleep. Jitterbugs the mind and body. __________________ Each small candle lights a corner of the dark....Roger Waters

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