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Drank coffee for 16 years…5 weeks ago I quit caffeine. I feel more alive and alert than I ever have. It’s remarkable the difference no caffeine has made on my overall well-being.
I am currently in my 12th month of abstaining from caffeine. The initial 30 days were surprisingly manageable with minimal withdrawal symptoms. However, around the 90-day mark, I began experiencing a profound sense of calmness. My anxieties diminished, and I found myself more levelheaded and content. The primary challenge I faced during this period was a significant increase in sugar consumption, as I used it to compensate for the absence of caffeine. This escalated to a point where it posed a threat to my health, resulting in a weight gain of about 10 pounds. After a year-long journey, I have successfully overcome my caffeine addiction. Currently, I am in my fourth week of abstaining from sugar, anticipating another year of navigating the challenges associated with breaking another addiction.
I have know some alcoholics who when they quit drinking they began to drink a lot of coffee and eat a lot of sugary carbs I guess there are some of the same links to the brain as in alcohol and caffeine
wonderfull, im a person who suffers from anxiety and im trying cutting out caffeine for now. Im at day 5 rn, not feeling less anxiety yet but sleeping more hours. by the way the withrawl symptoms ive had in the first 4 days were brutal. now im feeling kinda okay
Ditiching coffee was the best decision I made recently. No caffeine --> no carb cravings, less hunger, less anxiety, better sleep, less tired, higher productivity, better hydration. All this is much better than ~1 hour of elevated mood, higher activity/energy and then huge crush afterwards which used to end with overeating, irritation, anxiety. I actually never drank coffee, but then got addicted to it, when decided to try, because there was some researches saying that caffeine has benefits, etc. Not sure if those studies were not funded by coffee companies, though.
That's what most people don't get, it can be worse for others. I was addicted to it really bad and every time I'd try to reintroduce it I'd always break my own rules with with. I genuinely believe the science studies are all biased and owned by the big caffeine companies.
@@boltonious The number of exclamation marks makes me think you were on it when you wrote this lol. Personally had bad experience with kratom over time. Similar feelings to drinking too often. Might be fine in moderation like all things. Exercise and diet are king.
I drank around 4 monster energy drinks every day since I was around 13, I'm now 29. But then I recently read the book "Caffeine Blues" and decided to stop completely. And wow, I've never had this much energy, my social anxiety went away with like 70-80%, I'm no longer irritated or angry, I feel very calm and just so alive. Even if I've slept really bad a night, I get up alert and have energy the whole day.
@@cactusladysouth1000hot water with lemon, dandy blend, or rooibus tea may be good alternatives for the routine of drinking something hot in place of coffee.
When I miss my dose I get the worst headache in the world the next day or even overnight. It's like a migraine which I still don't know the feeling but judging from migraine description this headache sure feels like a migraine.
Ive been off caffeine for a week now. Can confirm those headaches are pain in the ass. But overall i stopped drinking it for the same reason you did- elevated mood for just an hour and then suffering hours of feeling tired + increases in heartbeat and headaches. Just not worth it. And it is not hard to stop either i used to drink 2 to 3 coffees every day for years and just stopped at once.
My intuition has been telling me to ditch coffee for yrs. It wasn't until watching your informative video that I feel I have the reasons why I should. Thanks
I drank coffee for 24 years and quit almost 4 weeks ago. My anxiety is gone, my face is clearing up, I am able to do my job without constantly stressing, I don’t have the constant tormenting thoughts about Having to have a coffee anymore, I sleep Great. Best decision ever! And for those wanting a coffee alternative Teechino is an herbal coffee with zero caffeine. The dandelion caramel nut is my fave. The book Caffeine Blues is amazing too. Caffeine is a drug. I just found that out a couple of weeks ago. Man have I been deceived. I also learned the cup all of the medical data goes by is considered a mere 6 ounces. Most everyone in the world has over the amount that is deemed ok for health. Another thing I was deceived about as well. I feel so free now and I am never going back to that bondage of addiction.
I was a smoker before and driked a lot of coffee too... stoped smoking 10years ago and still cannot stop the coffee cause its promoted everywhere... personally convinced that cafeine harm the nervous system also among others things
@@alionaikonnikova5975 who cares where it's promoted. Just stop. Taper off over like 2 months. I drank about 30 ounces of black coffee per day. I reduced it by about 3-4 ounces per week. For the final three weeks drank maybe 3-4oz in the morning. Then quit. Minor headaches but went away after a couple of days
For anyone with skin issues and acne. Try quitting coffee to see if it helps. I had such bad cystic acne for years, I quit coffee and my skin never looked so good. I miss it though!
Maybe the problem wasn’t coffee. Maybe the problem was the milk that you put in the coffee. I had a terrible problem with rosacea until I stopped consuming dairy. It was like a miracle how my face seemed to clear up in one day.
Hi @@geraldobrien7323, I had tried quitting dairy with zero results in the past. Just to note for anyone reading; at least for me, it isn't the caffine that's the problem. I can drink black tea's fine. I suspect it's the oils of the coffee that cause it for me. I've experimented loads since, and it's deffo drinking coffee that cuases me to start to break out the next day :(
@@geraldobrien7323definitely dairy!! Anything with sugar and milk (milkshakes,ice cream,ice cream Sunday from Dairy Queen , cereal with milk, etc.,) would irritate my face (acne) rosacea feeling also, and scalp would almost immediately get itchy and next morning shower I would have morehair loss.... I drink my coffee black but working on quitting caffeine ..... I'm sure my gut and internal organs will be happy 😊
My cystic acne on my face has cleared up and gone too. And it is the coffee and not milk because I still put milk in my Teechino herbal coffee that is caffeine free.
Over 2 months off caffeine and coffee. I really have noticed some huge positives! I can control my cravings way better, didnt realize that until you pointed this out. Definitely more stable energy, better digestion. So happy i quit caffeine for good!
@anul6801 still caffeine free and loving it. Once you get over the addiction completely you don't miss it. I drink some decaf green tea in the morning for the health benefits. My sleep, digestion and energy levels are great. One motivation to never go back to drinking it is I never want to have to go through giving it up again, feels freeing. I know some people may say it's just coffee but to be dependent on something to have energy or 1st thing in the morning needing your coffee fix I don't miss. Was a coffee drinker for over 20 years.
After several years of 800mg daily caffeine deployment: cold stop. Day 1: fatigue akin to staying awake for 48 hours Day 2: severe headaches and half as much fatigue Day 3: reached ‘cruising altitude’ energy levels only minutes after waking up Day 4: last day of cravings Day 5: enhanced mental clarity and calmness when angered/stressed at work/life whatever Currently day 6. I’ve had deep immersive dreams every night. Anecdotal evidence but I’ll take it!
I’m utterly convinced that my lower back problems - chronic muscle knotting - are related to caffeine intake. Do a quick online search and there’s plenty of evidence to say that back pain and caffeine are related. I recently quit coffee and now I think I’ll try the same with tea. Good to hear such positive stories from people who quit.
Do a stretching routine,I've got a 20 minute one from an app that I do every evening,since I got into my late 20s,I noticed my muscles need stretching😅
About 60% of chronic lower back pain is caused by disk infections, 50% is Propionibacterium acnes (oddly the same bacteria that causes zits) the other 10% could be any of a dozen different bacterial infections. It requires a fairly long treatment of antibiotics. Most of the rest is very serious injuries, arthritis, sciatica (pinched nerves usually including numbness and/or shooting pain.) or feeling things are unfair. This last bit may not be that scientific, but I tell you it is real. And once you know, you can work on letting that go.
Giving up caffeine was the most difficult thing I’ve ever done. I had nasty headaches for over a week and I was thrown into an apathetic depression that lasted for months. I will NEVER go back to a caffeinated life. I do have sometimes green tea in the mornings, and some iced tea and/or chocolate once in awhile. But I don’t ingest enough to be physically addicted again.
is there anything in our life which can't be interpreted like addiction ? whatever you are doing today it can say - you are addicted to that. I think people often use "addiction" completely wrong. Somebody who sleep over 8 hours a day might considered as addicted to sleep and can have negative impact on xyz...
@@chrishnah well I dont know about that, I know I have quit cigarettes literally finished with last one and thats it, never smoked another one neither I have any desire to do it, my point is you can turn anything into a drug related thing if you want to just because you are overusing it or abusing it.. you saw the news the other day that vegan chick died cause she drink only juices from fruits lol.. thats insane.. and she thought she is living a healthy life..
I used to be caffeine free for 2 months. I had such a bad withdrawal symptoms for 2 weeks , but than felt amazing. My sleep and mood was on the sky but I craved my coffee so much and relapsed
Did you try switching to decaf instead? I find that after a long time I don’t associate coffee with the caffeine high and that makes it easy not to relapse.
Coffee doesn’t affect me at all if I skip a day or two. Because I think it’s because I don’t drink no more then a cup in a half every morning. I don’t drink Starbucks coffee just my regular coffee at home not throughout the day. I’m not a heavy coffee drinker.
I quit caffeine 5 and a half months ago. The first month was hard. But now, I feel so much better. I didn’t realize how much of my anxiety and restlessness was generated by the 8 cups of coffee I drank everyday for several years 😂. The calm I feel now is life changing. I also don’t have peaks and crashes anymore. I’m full of a steady amount of energy in the day time and slowly get tired toward the evening - like a normal human being lol. I don’t feel wired in the morning or exhausted by midday. One day about a month ago I had a cup of coffee at a restaurant after lunch. It gave me insomnia all night. I don’t miss the coffee. I’m done with it.
Did your skin improve? I like you drank five or six cups a day and upon waking up my skin on my face always looks dry,I use face oils and never eat processed foods or sugar so I'm thinking coffee is causing dry skin
2 weeks + caffeine free after consuming for 16 years. I dont really know if i see any benefits or changes. Just during the first week of withdrawal, i was crashing in the afternoon. Now im the same as with caffeine. I think coffee is supposed to be taken as a treat and not depend on it.
Thank you, Thomas! I just quit coffee about 2 weeks ago and I already feel better - no naps, less cravings - I am trying to lose weight and this is a step in the right direction.
@@cactusladysouth1000 I usually have an Orgain Chocolate protein shake (from Costco) with a little peanut butter and it fills me up for a few hours!! At 10 am or so I sometimes have a organic half caffeine cup but not every day 🙏🏻👍
Im 5 days caffeine free and it feels incredible. Ive slept a ton during the day first few days, but it feels like body has said to me "Thank you for stop putting me hyper mode constantly, I can finally rest" ... Ive tried to give up before but always ended up going back, I think this time I truly dont want to drink it ever again. I feel like I am functioning much better without it. I'm now thinking that perhaps coffee was never meant to be fit for human consumption. I think it fucks with us but its become so normal. As I feel today, I wouldn't even recommend limited or controlled use of it .... by joe, I think I am finally done with caffeine!
@@ThePaulwarner oh, i wish i could say i didnt relapse but i did ..... I recently tried again, gave up for 3 weeks and relapsed AGAIN and I was feeling so sure that I wouldnt as I felt great ... but I will keep trying .... can see the pattern of missing getting coffee high ...so this is telling me that there is still some emotion I want to avoid when sober as I'll go for a coffee high when I'm feeling lonely or a bit unhappy and so I use the coffee like a drug ... Ideally I would not drink the coffee and feel my emotions, but m avoiding that at the moment. thanks for the question
@ I’ve done the same thing a few times now. It’s ok. For me it’s the workaholic aspect- I’ve ended up with some task where my attitude was- I have to get this done no matter what it takes… I’ve quit other things for good (alcohol, gluten) but I guess I haven’t found a strong enough long term reason on caffeine. Gonna try, I just got thru a hard withdrawal.. day 10
I've quit caffeine for 7 months since October 20, 2022. There were two tough times - right after I quit, and again around the 3-4 month mark. Maybe because I used to drink a lot of coffee, or maybe it's because I got sick with COVID-19 during this time. I'm not sure why it was tough twice. But getting good sleep helped me not to need caffeine anymore. Caffeine seems to mess up my sleep, gives a short energy burst, but also makes me more prone to irritability. What made me quit caffeine? Seeing a man who was 57 but looked only 27 and he avoids caffeine. That got me thinking about some studies that say caffeine can inhibit collagen synthesis. I've been a regular consumer of bulletproof coffee for years. So, quitting coffee? I found a way around it by replacing coffee with non-caffeinated ingredients. I've experimented with blueberries, and now I'm using almond flour and black sesame. I still enjoy my bulletproof drink( butter + C8 + almond flour + black sesame ) in the morning, but it's now caffeine-free.
@@mareezyI've heard about that report, but I don't quite believe it. I'm already 53, and I don't have any health issues at all. I've been to the hospital for health checks, and the doctors were surprised at how healthy I am for my age. Maybe I'm an exception because my lifestyle isn't just about drinking bulletproof coffee. Influenced by Thomas Delauer, I fast and do strength training twice a week, run every morning, and mostly eat according to a plan, adjusting my calorie intake based on my body's energy expenditure. I prioritize sleep and live a life free of alcohol, smoking, and caffeine. My diet leans more towards a combination of the Mediterranean and ketogenic diets. So, that's probably why my cholesterol levels are fine. Regarding that report, sometimes it can cause a false increase in cholesterol levels, but in reality, it's not the case. It seems to be due to the method of measuring cholesterol, requiring further specific tests to verify. I kind of forget where I read that.
One year ago, I quit caffeine. The first few days were difficult but things improved after that. After giving up I realised how much of an addict I was, even though I was only having one cup a day. Soon after quitting, I realised how much sharper my mind was and how much more consistent my energy was. Suffice to say, the detox only lasted for around 6 months and am now back to my morning cuppa. I miss the way I felt without caffeine and will start another detox soon. This advice, along with Andrew Huberman is sound and I recommend that everyone detoxifies from time to time.
Instead of quitting all together, just decrease the amount of coffee you put in that cup. I drastically decreased my morning coffee intake, and it helped a lot, but I still love to have that one cup every morning.
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Are you an introvert Thomas? I figure you might be because you don't interact with your viewers, not even clicking the thumbs up like to your favorite comments. Dr. Berg who has like 10 million subs responds the community (even if its staff). Will you ever talk about it as to while you don't want to be "approachable"?
If you watched this in its entirety it most likely means you're addicted to caffeine, which is fine, most of us are. This video is full of great and accurate science on why you should quit your addiction, but like most videos of its kind it gives you a lot of grace to continue, but perhaps with more control, which for most people is not a thing with any addiction. No addiction counselor would ever suggest this with any other addiction, but society seems to be OK with caffeine enough to let it slide. Let it go and let it go forever, it will be worth it I promise. I wish you all the best of luck with one of the most insidious addictions and health offenders of our modern times.
What a great post so well said. We do make excuses to keep drinking it. I love the last line in your comment....so true. I have been off and on coffee for the last 6 months trying to quit. It is very hard. The mornings are the worst. Do you have any suggestions for the a.m.?
I FOUND SOMETHING THAT HELPS IN THE MORNING. I HAVE SOMETHING SWEET WITH T CUP OF DECAF TEA. THIS REALLY HELPED IN THE BEGINNING. I AM NOW AT DAY 15 AND LOVE HOW I FEEL....ENERGY LEVEL IS SO EVEN ALL DAY LONG NO SPIKES IN THE MORNING AND CRASHES IN THE AFTERNOON OR EVENINGS.
This is a super review and help. I got off coffee about 12 years ago, started drinking hot water. At first it tastes blah but then it became wow! I LOVE HOT WATER...I actually did not like the taste or smell if coffee! I was doing great, then new boyfriend had fancy coffee machine, had coffee to be social, and now hooked like a junkie every morning. I did read years ago that " weaning " oneself off coffee is better to prevent the headaches , say over a week, I think that that is better. The " placebo effect" and enjoying ritual of a.m. coffee is strong so wean oneself to decaf, organic, to avoid the chemicals usually used. However I am also tired of always seeking that taste , working my day around that, spending money on it and the junk food that goes with the "drive through" culture. Im very motivated by this talk to go back to hot water , eventually as , trust me, it becomes as enjoyable and satisfying as coffee, you start to get that " ahhhh!!!" (Comforting feeling) as with any coffee or black tea. Dr Amen the brain investigator is also adamant about no coffee." Hot water and lemon" is usually always free in restaurants or even Starbucks!!! and once you start really enjoying it, you are not " giving up" enjoying a hot " brew" in the morning or with friends, or on the road or at work!!! Plus big savings money and health wise. Also I fight food cravings and dopinine hits all day so this talk is hugely helpful, and the comments shared too. I highly respect this talk, personally I'd wean down over a week, if you are a " big coffee drinker" to avoid headaches , switch to decaf or hot water . Hot water will free you if " need a coffee" once you start to LOVE the hot water just as much in a couple weeks or so. P.s. I can never sleep after a " decaf" from a coffee shop, or restaurant I swear there is still some caffeine in some brands from there. Also I have found dark chocolate or red wine keeps me awake all night . The other comments and this talk have been really helpful to me.
I make myself a straight black americano in the morning about a half hour after I get up, 5 days a week, taking weekends off. No other coffee throughout the day. I usually sleep well at night and have never noticed fatigue throughout my day. I lead a healthy life with consistent IF and have followed much of Delauer's advice for over 5 years (thanks for that btw). I will try taking the coffee completely out and see if I notice anything after a couple weeks. Part of the fun is creating/experimenting with new habits.
I quit caffeine (after years of failed attempts) 15 years ago. I was a caffeine addict for around 14 years before that. Back then, I never thought I could do it. Now, it's like it never existed. Feeling stable in my energy levels and less stressed than I used to.
I stopped drinking coffee 2 weeks ago. I sleep better, feel more energized, I handle better stressful situation. My blood flow is better and higher as caffeine is a vasoconstrictor. Better blood flow equals better performance in the gym and in bed.
I know a lot of people have horrible withdrawal symptoms but I drank coffee with a lot of sugar and I gave it up cold turkey and surprisingly I haven’t had any headaches or cravings. Additionally I haven’t experienced any mood swings so I consider myself extremely blessed. I forgot to add I substituted the coffee with warm lemon water so I don’t know if that has anything to do with my lack of withdrawal symptoms
When my daughter was born I ditched the zero sugar energy drinks and coffee altogether. The headaches made me want to go back immediately but I stuck with it. Years of this stuff going in my body and I’m a month caffeine free. Feel like I have longer energy, I don’t need naps like I did, and it keeps me away from the bad foods more often too, easier to eat healthy.
I went cold turkey and cut our caffeine and found I was getting muscle aches all over my body. I used ibroprofen to help to mask the aches until the muscle pain took longer to return and eventually they disappeared. It was not a nice side effect but I feel so much better today .
I don't even have to watch the whole video to realize how excellent your presentation on this is. I notice right away when I drink coffee how quickly I become tired within 10 to 15 minutes (sometimes sooner)! There have been several days where I wake and make my wife a cup of coffee but I don't have one and end up feeling just fine for the day without it! I do have cravings for it often and probably partake in it more than I should many days, but after listening to you, I think I'll try swapping it for tea (which I did recently get and have many times, but haven't drank it as consistently as coffee all in all) as the antioxidants should more than make up for the short-term rush I get from coffee, and will likely make me feel even better as a whole. That could be the missing link to experiencing my total best! Thank you Thomas!
@@theancientsam It is because the caffeine is so dehydrating it makes you urinate more often and the salt helps hold on to some of your water, I used to do that to when I was still drinking coffee. 🤣🤣🤣👌✌
I've been reducing coffee the last couple of days to improve my sleep and I was wondering where was the headaches coming from... I love how magically this video popped up to give me my answer
I have only had one instant coffee in the past three or four months. I have basically stopped drinking coffee. Furthermore, I have lost a lot of weight the past wo years. I am exercising, walking more, and taking more positive action in my life. I am feeling the best about life and myself these days.
@RandomFunZer Coffee is more than just caffeine, though. Some people drink it for the taste (I do), but I can see your point. I'm thinking of stopping because I am curious how a pure carnivore diet might affect me.
I only drink 2 cups of coffee every morning. I drink it only in the morning. It doesn’t give me energy. It just enjoy it for the morning when I get up. I’m not a huge coffee drinker.
Caffeine never gave me energy and contributed greatly to my depression and I've been off of it for a couple months now and I'm feeling way better. Getting off coffee was gnarly 🎉
I was drinking 3-4 mugs of coffee a day for many years and to be honest, I didn't think it affected me at all. No boost of energy, no drop in energy mid-day, didn't affect hunger etc. I drank it for the taste and the ritual. I do like to experiment so I quit about 6 weeks ago to see what would happen. I do believe I'm sleeping better. I sleep deeper and feel more rested in the morning which is enough for me to continue. I do drink some black tea in the morning and a decaf every day or two in the afternoon and neither one seems to affect my sleep.
@@ronmexico79 No side effects at all. People have different reactions to caffeine and I guess I'm one of those that it has little effect on. I've heard of lots of people who suffer terrible withdrawl symptoms.
I’ve wanted to quit coffee for years now to help with anxiety. A few years ago I had to go about a week and a half without coffee, and noticed that the tension I often felt in my face and chest in social situations was just gone. Just no anxiety at all. And yet, I haven’t been able to do it because I so enjoy the ritual - sipping on some coffee reading a book out on the patio… the acute effects, the taste and aroma etc. This video is inspiring me to give it another try. Hopefully I’ll follow through. The plan: replace coffee with chocolate LMNT packets in hot water. I’d like to avoid sweet tastes altogether, but any tiny insulin spike would be peanuts compared to the surge of anxiety coffee causes. Anyways, good luck to me and you all.
You might want to try some caffeine-free coffee alternatives. There's many of them on the market, but of course it's all a matter of individual taste. I personally drink Kaffree Roma, Dandy Blend, Coffig, and Medidate, which are all wonderful coffee replacements. There's also Teecino, Maya nut, chick pea coffee, and many others that I haven't tried yet. For me, I drink them on days I dont drink coffee or after hours. And then of course I like various spices, herbal teas, and mushrooms. There is so much room to experiment. It's exciting! The only ingredient I'm nervous about is pure chicory root. I brewed about a tablespoon with about 16oz. of water and had some pretty sharp abdominal pain for about an hour. It was not pleasant, so I wouldn't recommend it.
Yeah that sounds ideal especially if someone is working in very social setting so they are not a jittering mess, night shifts in a factory maybe a lil diff tho lol.
I used to have adverse effects when drinking coffee but now I drink coffee but I take magnesium with it (ReMag) and a multi mineral (ReMyte). I have no adverse effects anymore and I drink more than before. *side note* (I get 22 plus zone minutes before drinking coffee and I make sure I wait at least an hour before first cup) also, my cut off time for caffeine is 2pm.
I’ve noticed the same - that delaying caffeine intake helps to mitigate the negative side effects. I’m not sure if it’s like, your cortisol is spiked when you first wake up, and drinking coffee just magnifies that spike to excessive levels? But perhaps, a spike in the early morning, then continuation of that spike in late morning is less harmful. Kind of my theory
life hacks for those of us who hate tea: LMNT chocolate electrolytes in hot water like a hot cocoa Decaf coffee -- it's a life savor for a comforting hot drink For those of us not doing daily fasts: bone broth. I have started to like bone broth MORE than coffee! but taking days or 1-2 weeks off coffee as a little reset really does help during the caffeine fast and after starting consumption again.
I quit all caffeine for 3 months. The differences were nowhere near as meaningful as I’d hoped. I kinda just felt meh all the time, instead of the productive peaks that caffeine gives me followed by the same meh. Also my mental clarity wasn’t much improved without it, neither was my sleep, and my motivation without caffeine was lower than with it. I might try no-caffeine again, but for now I think I function better as a human with it than without it.
Maybe you need to find your calling? That’s the “meh”… Moving faster isn’t better if you don’t know where you’re going. (Hoping I haven’t made an incorrect assumption, since I don’t know you!)
Same here. Quit for a couple of weeks, didn’t feel any positive changes. Then I thought: I don’t smoke, I don’t drink, I don’t do drugs. If coffee is my only addiction, I can live with that. I like the taste of coffee and the way it makes me feel. So, I went to Starbucks, got venti and felt sooo good. No quitting for me anymore 😅
by far the best video ive seen on caffeine impact. i firsthand experienced the epiphanal effects after ditching it. it didnt necessarily improve my cognitive ability. it just made me faster, which can lead to mistakes. i actually enjoy the steady pace and dont miss the withdrawals. that part about your body waking up before you in anticipation of the hit made so much sense. it manifested itself in rls for me and a sinking feeling throughout the night. they dont call it a drug for nothing.
For me, to be able to sleep back like a baby has been my number one motivation (stomach issues are the second), I accept and now I know caffeine creates a strong addiction probably like cocaine, so difficult to get rid of, you will pass through all the stages of quitting an addiction, it's worth at the end. If you are on this journey guys, keep trying, for me it's has been taking me several attempts, but it's possible, good luck!!
I have quit caffeine a few times. The best thing that it does for me personally is the creativity going on in my head is on another level when I take it. The best example is taking two scoops of pre workout and a friend calls right before a workout and it turns into a deep discussion solving the mysteries of reality.
I agree as soon as you come down from the caffeine you're in withdrawal. I've noticed less daily head pain also. I feel calmer and clearer. I agree with all your science. Thanks Thomas
I agree with the no coffee that I am doing better. But I do still drink tea black tea and tea. Also many different types of herbal teas. My main concern is hydration because I live in Tonopah Arizona and sweat profusely. I live off grid with no AC . I also consume electrolytes. The days I don’t drink black or green tea I don’t get quenched and end up drinking countless gallons of water. It does help to add some lemon or lime and ACV. I’m not sure the energy lag I feel is from caffeine withdrawal or heat effects as it often get over 108 to 115 degrees. I get in the shade for brakes and wear sun protection hat etc . I have heard of the benefits of green and black teas . The coffee is a real no no for the heat. As winter comes and cools to 80’s I drink less and go often with no teas but turmeric 15:37 or clove lime tea. Thanks for the great content again.
My anxiety and heart rate dropped immediately... but headaches and fatigue was a b@stard... as well as lower back pain and pain in my upper legs... i pee less aswell. Sleeping better.. only on day 6... i quit for a lot longer before but i was a heavy stoner... when i quit the weed i was back on the coffee... drank like 6+ cups a day plus a can or two of Coca-Cola... went for a checkup at the doc and they tested my sugar. It was very high.. 12pm and I already had 6 cups in me and downed a coke before i went in.. i realized its time to change .. 15 months off weed.. 6 days off caffiene.. and ciggies are next 😅
I quit caffeine for a period of 6 months. i didn't over consume it beforehand but after seeing similar videos to this and peoples testimony i decided to give it a try. I was basically immune to anxiety from things that would give me irrational anxiety before, my energy levels were way more stable throughout the day and my sleep quality improved. I did miss it though, my workouts were just not as intense and I always missed the feeling, i've since started it again and have no problem just drinking one cup of coffee a day / 1 energy drink on training days. i think as long as you don't do crazy amounts (3-5 cups of coffee a day, 2-3 monsters a day) you're fine. i think a little bit of everything is just fine! as always the dose makes the poison. And as Huberman says, in my experience it really does matter if you instantly drink caffeine or not. start the day with 1 litre of water, some movement and then after about 1 hour to 90 minutes have some coffee. you won't experience the crash in the same way.
I've found this too - I always start my day by rehydrating, and a glass of lemon juice/ACV in water. Coffee comes in late morning. I have 2 cups, and I like a strong brew - but I get that from 1 tsp coffee and 1 tsp roasted dandelion root (and/or decaff), so I get all the ritual enjoyment but less of the jitters, and no extreme crash or sleep problems. Even with a reduced amount of caffeine, I still get a terrible withdrawal headache next day if I don't have it. The only time I managed to go off it completely and comfortably (at a 10 day meditation retreat) was to very gradually reduce the amount of coffee in the mix, over a period of 4-5 days. No headache at all. But I started up again once I got back into my normal routine. One day I will give it up, perhaps - but I already know that the alternate day idea is not going to work for me - coffee is too addictive.
Really good video; this generally is what I found regarding coffee & caffeine. I LOVE coffee & could never just give it up. I also used to get the headaches from withdrawal & everything Thomas mentioned. But after years of experimenting, his advice is the best. Utilize electrolytes DAILY & make sure your hydration is always excellent. For me, I also add to that high levels of magnesium supplementation. It goes hand in hand. I also add L-Theanine occasionally for its neuro-protective effects. And the advice to try coffee every other day is spot on; it’s what I discovered the hard way over time. I usually do that, with the exception that if I really want some coffee an additional day I’ll have a cup. As long as I make sure my electrolytes & mag usage are up, I’m good. But For me, I limit myself to one cup of coffee a day, early in the morning. I think people also get in trouble by having multiple cups throughout the day.
Great video! 9:10 When I was young, 10 -15_yr, occasionally I had severe headaches. Once I had a cold, runny nose accompanied by the headache and had been blowing my nose, constantly. Then I had an idea to clip the nose between my fingers and pull a vacuum in it. A lot of mucus (somewhat bloody snot) came down from my head and the headache alleviated, and finally was gone! There is a connection between my nose and the head. If it is plugged, excess pressure in the brain can build up.
I was drinking massive caffeine to be a high performer at my job, and study, and play chess seriously, workout hard 3x a week, etc and finally my brain collapsed and I started having anxiety attacks from hell. I feel much more calm and under control now with just 0 to 1 cups a day. Nobody needs more than that 99% of the time, honestly. Caffeine is still the ultimate performance enhancer, though. I have studied and tried all of them and only a very few even come within a mile of it.
Very late to reply to this but absolutely. Caffeine certainly has its uses. I suggest quitting it and using it when you need it the most. Perhaps you were up late because you got home late from getting a flat tire. Or you got a big meeting where you'll need to be on top of your game. There's nothing(safe anyways) to consume that will give you such an edge with mild side effects/negative health consequences. There's a reason they drug test for it in the Olympics.
@@Aatell764 Thanks for your reply. I have gone to two cups green tea a day where I water each cup down to make a full 14oz glass, and then the occasional coffee drink from the corner store when I need it. It's working good and I feel much better but I do miss that daily excitement and productivity of drinking absurd amounts of caffeine. Like you said, though, better to pick your spots and use it when it is most needed.
I cold turkeyed soda and coffee 20 years ago. My health got so much better. Then I went back to coffee with no sugar. Now I do my own version of bulletproof coffee. It helps keep my cravings & carbs down. I think we are each unique and have to figure out what works for us. I'm 68, 250 Ibs & normal blood pressure/cholesterol.
Great rational approach to caffeine use backed by scientific studies that you always include in your videos Thomas. Always look forward to your videos for learning about human physiology. Thank you!
I've been ironically lucky that I've had a severe flu for a week. Why? It's turned me off of sugar, caffeine, oily foods and has helped me crave the real foods. I'm five days caffeine free and not going back anytime soon. Does the withdrawal suck? Absolutely, but I'm sick so it doesn't matter. I like the inner calm and want to embrace the present. After this flu is finished, I look forward to less of a midday crash and the other benefits as well.
I would encourage basically everyone to give up coffee. My health improved a lot since giving it up years ago. It also puts a lot of stress on the liver making you look older and increased risk for cancer because the liver has to clean up the carcinogens in the coffee you drink every day. It’s no guarantee but it probably helps. Green tea is good but also has high caffeine as was making it hard to sleep and sharp pains under my ribs. Now I’m caffeine free completely not even caffeinated teaa and my mind and body feel great!
One thing I've done is switched to decaf coffee. Because, I don't drink coffee for the energy, I just like how it tastes and in switching to decaf, I could sleep better too.
Coffee was a huge contributor to bladder sensitivity in my case. Having seen that clearly, I have no problem saying no to coffee. I think certain brands might contain mould. When even the decaf variety of the coffee I used to drink had the dame effect on my bladder, I realized mould could be the problem. I now drink a brand of decaf that has no effect on my bladder. I was exposed to mould for five years and after a year away from it, I'm probably still sensitive to it, which is probably why I could detect the effect of that brand of coffee.
thanks you for sharing. I have the same problem with the caffeine in the coffee and my bladder. If I stay off of it for a week or two those symptoms improve and go away. I thought maybe it is something else in the coffee that causes the bladder problem but now I know it is the caffeine because if I eat the dark chocolate bars the 80% they do the same thing to me, they are high in caffeine too.
Could I entice you to spill the beans on which coffee you think is likely to contain the mould? I wouldn't be surprised as I've wondered similar things being an addict for 7 years... usually 8 heaped tspns a day
I haven’t had caffeine for officially four years today. It’s amazing that I can just wake up, get right out of bed and I don’t have that groggy feeling anymore. It took about four months but once you get that natural energy back, it’s stronger than the caffeine.
To avoid headaches, quit gradually! From half a cup to a point of just 3 sips. I was able to quit and feel amazing! I now only have 1 cup a week as I still love the taste
@@natedog69420 Good question. I quit coffee for mental health reasons - I was struggling with sluggishness and all roads lead to coffee, which is acidic and sweets, which go well with coffee. I got rid of added sugar and coffee all together and feeling great now.
Haven't had caffeine, weed or alcohol for the last 3 weeks, and I feel great. My sleep is better, I have good even energy throughout the day, and my mind is clearer, no more heartburn. I dont drink a lot anyway, but weed and caffeine were a daily thing for me. Try it, nothing to loose
Awesome that you mentioned ACV, it's been recommended to me in the past, but in a way that almost sounded like a miracle product, like it will clean your kidney, it will reduce inflammation and so on and so on, I just never liked vinegar haha, but now I might try it. And yes I've felt the benefits of having electrolytes in the morning instead of coffee, some years ago when I was lucky enough to work at a place that was within walking distance, I would have electrolytes after walking there, and I felt fantastic during the day, as opposed to the coffee that makes me irritable and anxious and go to the bathroom continuously.
I am over 4 years without caffeine and I find it interesting that people are able to control appetite once they are off. once I got over the withdraws I noticed that I am always hungry and I eat WAY more now than I did on caffeine, but that is a small price to pay for all the benefits of not being on it anymore, like WAY more energy, clearer thinking, etc.
The same thing happens when you take other stimulants such as nicotine. They increase cortisol which in turn increases blood sugar which causes your body to think you are not hungry.
2 years ago I quit drinking coffee. I was falling asleep while driving during the day and my eyes would twitch uncontrollably. I decided since I had been drinking coffee for the last 40 years I would try without. Let me tell you caffeine withdrawal is horrible and it takes a good month until you're head is actually clear. About a year ago I started drinking decaf. I do like coffee and I do like the ritual and decaf fits the bill. I would highly recommend trying it and you won't believe how dependent you really are on it until you no longer need it.
I'll put this into play. I have noticed a better balance within the day. A tool of precision reminds me of using my paddle shifters somehow. Stay even keel and don't hang in the redline and burn out.
Thank you for your great and informative videos! Your video just made me realize that I started getting body jolts after I began drinking coffee in high school. Now, I’m gonna start drinking a cup of salt water everyday and do everything I can to not have caffeine or just drink tea. It definitely sounds like caffeine is the socially accepted drug, that makes us feel energized but comes with many side effects.
i quit caffeine after quitting social media. i then deleted my amazon account. now thinking about reducing my added sugar intake. having to add smoothies, protein and find enjoyment in other not so sugary snacks. will be starting the gym when kiddo goes to nursery, so I walk with him daily for the endorphins and fresh air. currently working on the front garden and thinking about balancing my youtube watch hours and netflix usage.
Sounds like you’re on the road to recovery! Social media is the worst it’s good that you disconnected from that. I know I spend too much time on UA-cam, killing time as a truck driver while waiting to be loaded/unloaded. I have also found digging in the garden and pulling some weeds is really therapeutic and it looks good when you’re done. Best regards,
@@waynez1025 Nice one! ..Though beware of smoothies AND even fruit.. apparently some are just as sugary as sugar.. and smoothies spike blood sugar pretty hard as you often lose the fiber!
You’re on social media, telling us you quit social media. But good you at least ditched some of the worst ones. I am with you…caffeine and sugar are my last vices, and have to go!
5:08 wait this is not making sense to me. Adenosine only *represents* energy expenditure (it's a byproduct of ATP conversion). You sense it via the adenosine receptor, but the sense is not relevant for the replenishment of said energy (glucose and lipid metabolism in the cells). So regardless of what you do to your sensory information (either experiencing or hiding it), your body will replenish your local energy stores, most often from food and otherwise from your central energy stores (eg glycogen, adipose fat etc). It's not like because you hide the high adenonisne level in the morning, you will get confronted with it later on, as by then the adenosine is mostly gone anyway. Caffeine thus doesn't let you 'borrow' energy to then deal with it later, it just hides the experience of being low on energy for a while.
This makes total sense yesterday I cut my caffeine back from 800 to 400 I never get headaches this morning I have one also getting a late start with my caffeine habit. Going to stretch my 400 again today. Thanks for sharing.
@@RS-ol8or I have fish oils, b complex, d3, magnesium every morning..whey isolate protein banana, greek yoghurr..thats been my morning routine for months now. I cut out coffee because of a potential heart issue. I am groggy and fatigued all day though and it doesnt seem to get any better at all. 🤷♂️
A few years ago, I quit caffeinated beverages to a great extent. I started only having one cup or even less, of coffee, then I added a quality caffeine tablet.(a half, or even a quarter table, they are 200 mg tablets) While paying close attention to how much caffeine I would be getting. For the most part its been all good. I save a ton of money on caffeinated beverages, I avoid all the "toxic tag along' ingredients that are in many drinks. Or unfriendly ingredients, if you will. And its just nice to be able to get caffeine WITHOUT it requiring drinking too much, of some drink that may not be as healthy as one thinks. If at all. Tablets make it soo much easier to get caffeinated in a controlled, safe, inexpensive, and healthy way.
Decaf still has caffeine, when I quit caffeine a few years ago I would have decaf and was still having issues and was told by a dr to stop the decaf because there is still a good amount in it.
Thats BS because caffeine doesnt work that way. I am aware of that most people in USA consider caffeine as a lethal drug but are still consuming tons of sugar without a second thought.
I am watching this while sipping coffee as I’ve failed to abstain from it for just one week “starting Monday”. No wonder: coffee is a drug and a very addictive one. I’ve managed to do 30 days without caffeine before, but getting started again is the hardest.
@@oletrn I have tried the one cup per week many times and many times like you went to 2 cups and then right back on every day. Other times when I have made it to 2 weeks off of it, I still think about it every day, like it is calling me. I hate that I have no control over it. I am starting again this is my 2nd day coffee free. I wish I could find another beverage that is rich like coffee with cream. I have tried chicory but I have a reaction to that. Have you found any substitutes that work for you?
Drinking coffee made me drink less water. I was tired all the time, after starting the coffee withdrawal I did experience heavy headaches but after 4-5 days everything became normal and I did feel much better
I've been drinking coffee for 55 years with no noticeable ill effects. Once about 20 years ago I quit alcohol, tobacco, and coffee simultaneously and all cold turkey for over one year. Coffee was BY FAR the hardest thing to quit. Headaches and just felt lousy for a whole year until I started drinking coffee again. A cup of coffee every morning will not hurt you. I would never quit coffee again!
You felt terrible for a year after quiting coffee? I wonder, how did you cope with lack of caffeine when you were a child? Did you also feel terrible because you didnt have your cup of joe first thing before finger painting?
Sounds like your a little slow so I'll try to explain in terms you can understand. When I was a child I didn't have the habit of drinking coffee. You see I was too young. As I got older and started drinking coffee every day it became a habit. There are good habits and then there are bad habits. Drinking a cup of coffee every day is a good habit for me. If it's not a good habit for you Don't drink it. @@Tanaka1943
This is a really great video that summarizes everything caffeine does. I love the fireworks metaphor and how you illustrated that there’s “no free energy.” I have attempted to quit 3 times before, but this fourth time feels right because I understand the mechanism and what it’s doing to my body. I’ve been drinking coffee since I was 13 (31 now) but it’s just not worth the anxiety and lack of focus anymore.
I switch to decaf and don’t regret it. Less heart palpitations and crashes in the middle of the day. And if I need caffeine, I still drink it. if you’re like me and had been doing it for 30 years, I would suggest maybe getting like a caffeine pill and cutting it a little slices until you wean slowly off. Even when I went down to 25 mg and stopped, I had headaches for six days. Take some ibuprofen when you get the caffeine headaches . You’ll get through it. It will be worth it
In day 11 no caffeine. Reason is I can never get enough, and even a little caffeine will cause me to injure myself during exercise and seems to slow or stop healing. I am also concerned about the decrease in oxygen to the brain. I am still having lethargy, it seems it can take 30 days plus to gain natural energy levels, from times I have quit before. I am also concerned with the Heart - Brain relationship. In that the Heart is forced to respond to the false flag of the stimulation created by constraint of blood vessels in the brain, eventually seems like its a brain calling wolf situation, when the heart in its response actually slows down to adjust to the constrained blood vessels to compensate. This means that the body in a sense outsmarts the caffeine or itself in adaptation. What this leads to is that I'll drink an energy drink and immediately need a nap sometimes. Does this track? Headaches were gone after 3 days. I think like when you hold a fist for a minute really tight. then open your hand, it hurts. Is that what it is like for the withdrawal headache as the blood vessels relax? I challenge the idea that caffeine improves cognitive function, I believe that it narrows the aperture of attention focusing intensity of the perceptions within the scope of routine behaviors, this is conflated to a cognitive boost but what is lost especially over time has not been discussed. Caffeine will help pass the time in a routine robot unfulfilling set of behaviors, help you ignore or tolerate natural distractions and discomfort, this is not really cognitive boost, if it were, everyone would be Integral Stage developmental methodological pluralist, inclusive and transformative pioneers of the next stage of human cognitive development for all the caffeine we consume.
It’s not that “coffee makes your happy” but rather, not having coffee makes you miserable. That’s the whole point of quitting. If what you’re saying is true then you would be able to drink coffee for a month and stop for a month without any problems. What you will find is that’s not how addiction works.
@@patricialanderos-d6ubecause I like learning and seeing new perspective. I also respect differences and have no problem with people being different than me. It may very well be better not to have coffee.
I suggest most drug users feel this way, when they contemplate freedom from the slavery of their drugs. To their addicted slave minds, not having their drug makes life seem…lifeless…not worthwhile…maybe even downright stupid. This passes. You got this…if you want. If not, well, ok. It’s not like it’s fentanyl.
Thanks for this video - I just quit Pepsi Max after 7 years of 2-3 x cans per day. Withdrawal is tough but I know this is the right move for my health.
Since OMAD eating style., ive decreased coffee intake drastically. As it turns out, im grossed out by black coffee - so what what i miss and crave most is NOT caffeine, but the cream and sweetner ( i was over consuming)
I've tried several decafs, over 100 actually. I am like the decaf go-to guy for my friend group, since I have had issues with caffeine in the past. I find that naturally processed coffees (water decaffeination) is the best tasting, and the best for the earth to be honest. If you can find a certified organic one, that's even better. Grinding them fresh before brew is key, and keeping them in the freezer is even better if you buy in bulk. The best decaf coffee I have found is by a boutique roaster in New Jersey called Ambee Coffee Co., it's called Luna Decaf. Highly recommend.
In the mid-90s I took a college course called addictive processes. One of our assignments was to abstain from all forms of drugs for an entire week and then report on how it affected us. The most common drug was coffee and this had the most intense withdrawals most notably headaches. I'll never forget learning that and how surprised I was at that time learning how something as pervasive is coffee can be such a powerful drug. At that time I didn't even drink coffee and didn't even like it. But then like twenty or more years later I started drinking it because my boss at the time loved it and it was like a social thing. Now I'm so acclimated to coffee that it is a significantly enjoyable part of the morning routine. But I think you're spot-on with the benefits here and some of the issues with it. Perhaps there is a very specific fine-tuned amount and frequency that is ideal.
Twenty years of drinking coffee and a month and a half of quiting it. First three weeks has been rough, but right now it's very nice. No more often anxiety attacks and sleep has become a bit better. The meds and supplements that I use seem to be more effective then when I drank coffee.
Coffee drinker since childhood. Started quitting by removing the sugar and only one cup in the AM. Then, every other day, Then, expanding off days to 2-3-4 and now I'm drinking more (distilled) water all day long, and don't want coffee. I had coffee recently and I hated the jitters. I didn't used to get them or maybe I didn't notice them before. This lasted for hours, it was awful. Shaking like an alcoholic. Back to water. Not having coffee has done this to me: my mood has been stable, the overthinking is gone, anxious dreams are gone, I get ready for bed earlier, and physical pain upon waking up is nearly gone. I have more energy. Doing my daily chores doesn't feel like a chore. Some days it takes me hours to feel awake in the morning but I expect that to improve, as well. I think this is coming from a habit of staring at a computer screen at night, which makes me go to bed too late. I'll fix that too! A family member argued wiht me that coffee is not a drug. This person is obese, anxious, nervous, overthinker, chaotic life that she can't fix, argumentative, wakes up at 3am each night - and she drinks 3 cups of coffee every day.
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Why the quotation marks?
Drank coffee for 16 years…5 weeks ago I quit caffeine.
I feel more alive and alert than I ever have. It’s remarkable the difference no caffeine has made on my overall well-being.
How long did it take??? How u feel orherwise? What changes did u see week to week?
Placebo works wonders!
@@davothegreat9990 You can keep lying to yourself or face the fact. Caffeine, no matter how you look at it, is a drug.
@@Brian-uq6jm caffeine is a natural stimulant. Used under 300mg per day is perfectly safe for most people.
@@davothegreat9990 The only thing you can know is for yourself, how do you know "for most people"?
I am currently in my 12th month of abstaining from caffeine. The initial 30 days were surprisingly manageable with minimal withdrawal symptoms. However, around the 90-day mark, I began experiencing a profound sense of calmness. My anxieties diminished, and I found myself more levelheaded and content. The primary challenge I faced during this period was a significant increase in sugar consumption, as I used it to compensate for the absence of caffeine. This escalated to a point where it posed a threat to my health, resulting in a weight gain of about 10 pounds. After a year-long journey, I have successfully overcome my caffeine addiction. Currently, I am in my fourth week of abstaining from sugar, anticipating another year of navigating the challenges associated with breaking another addiction.
6 months off caffeine and having crazy sugar craving as well. Im also enjoying the calmness and lack of anxiety. Good luck on your journey.
I have know some alcoholics who when they quit drinking they began to drink a lot of coffee and eat a lot of sugary carbs I guess there are some of the same links to the brain as in alcohol and caffeine
I have had similar but separate experiences with both coffee and alcohol.
You might have ADHD
wonderfull, im a person who suffers from anxiety and im trying cutting out caffeine for now. Im at day 5 rn, not feeling less anxiety yet but sleeping more hours. by the way the withrawl symptoms ive had in the first 4 days were brutal. now im feeling kinda okay
Ditiching coffee was the best decision I made recently. No caffeine --> no carb cravings, less hunger, less anxiety, better sleep, less tired, higher productivity, better hydration. All this is much better than ~1 hour of elevated mood, higher activity/energy and then huge crush afterwards which used to end with overeating, irritation, anxiety. I actually never drank coffee, but then got addicted to it, when decided to try, because there was some researches saying that caffeine has benefits, etc. Not sure if those studies were not funded by coffee companies, though.
That's what most people don't get, it can be worse for others. I was addicted to it really bad and every time I'd try to reintroduce it I'd always break my own rules with with. I genuinely believe the science studies are all biased and owned by the big caffeine companies.
Exactly w me also!! So try kratom instead!! Ule love it!!! I call it coffee's kinder cousin cuz it is!!!
God you keto people are so brain washed
@@boltonious The number of exclamation marks makes me think you were on it when you wrote this lol. Personally had bad experience with kratom over time. Similar feelings to drinking too often. Might be fine in moderation like all things. Exercise and diet are king.
They manipulate the studies on caffine as caffine is needed for the industry revolution and keep people producing
Thank you for not using distracting "background music" in your interesting videos!
I drank around 4 monster energy drinks every day since I was around 13, I'm now 29. But then I recently read the book "Caffeine Blues" and decided to stop completely. And wow, I've never had this much energy, my social anxiety went away with like 70-80%, I'm no longer irritated or angry, I feel very calm and just so alive. Even if I've slept really bad a night, I get up alert and have energy the whole day.
what did you substitute the coffee with in the morning?
@@cactusladysouth1000 I never drank coffee. And I don't use anything else now in the morning :) except just water. But milk or juice is fine as well.
@@cactusladysouth1000you have the wrong mindset. You don’t require drinking some concoction to get your day started.
@@bren.r I LIKE DRINKING SOMETHING HOT IN THE MORN. I THINK I FOUND A GOOD REPLACEMENT TODAY
@@cactusladysouth1000hot water with lemon, dandy blend, or rooibus tea may be good alternatives for the routine of drinking something hot in place of coffee.
I quit coffee 6 weeks ago and don’t miss it. The headaches for the first week were brutal!!!
Holy shit, ya, I must of drank more coffe than I thought, zero bother fir me to quit but, friggin headaches.
When I miss my dose I get the worst headache in the world the next day or even overnight. It's like a migraine which I still don't know the feeling but judging from migraine description this headache sure feels like a migraine.
Is a drug...yiur body got intoxicated that are the headaches meaning
@@boscovich11 no, it's the increased blood flow in the brain causing that, as explained in the video...
Ive been off caffeine for a week now. Can confirm those headaches are pain in the ass. But overall i stopped drinking it for the same reason you did- elevated mood for just an hour and then suffering hours of feeling tired + increases in heartbeat and headaches. Just not worth it. And it is not hard to stop either i used to drink 2 to 3 coffees every day for years and just stopped at once.
“Im not addicted, I just really like it” said by every addict ever. Myself included.
😂 honestly it doesn't give me energy. I just like the taste /smell...ugh
@@cinnamon4you that's the addiction talking.
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I love that comment. So damn true. Used to be me also. I laugh to myself these days when I hear people say ‘I’m not addicted I just live it’ 😝
I am day 2 of no caffeine. I'm slammed with fatigue and headaches. I thought I was not addicted. I was so wrong.
My intuition has been telling me to ditch coffee for yrs. It wasn't until watching your informative video that I feel I have the reasons why I should. Thanks
I drank coffee for 24 years and quit almost 4 weeks ago. My anxiety is gone, my face is clearing up, I am able to do my job without constantly stressing, I don’t have the constant tormenting thoughts about Having to have a coffee anymore, I sleep Great. Best decision ever! And for those wanting a coffee alternative Teechino is an herbal coffee with zero caffeine. The dandelion caramel nut is my fave. The book Caffeine Blues is amazing too. Caffeine is a drug. I just found that out a couple of weeks ago. Man have I been deceived. I also learned the cup all of the medical data goes by is considered a mere 6 ounces. Most everyone in the world has over the amount that is deemed ok for health. Another thing I was deceived about as well. I feel so free now and I am never going back to that bondage of addiction.
yes you will go back lol
I was a smoker before and driked a lot of coffee too... stoped smoking 10years ago and still cannot stop the coffee cause its promoted everywhere... personally convinced that cafeine harm the nervous system also among others things
@@alionaikonnikova5975 who cares where it's promoted. Just stop. Taper off over like 2 months. I drank about 30 ounces of black coffee per day. I reduced it by about 3-4 ounces per week. For the final three weeks drank maybe 3-4oz in the morning. Then quit. Minor headaches but went away after a couple of days
Teecinos is so good
cope
I've completely cut out alcohol the last month and reduced coffee to my morning cup. No sugar or cream. I feel absolutely 💯.
keep pushing forward, well done!
I gave up alcohol nine days ago and now thinking about quitting caffeine.
For anyone with skin issues and acne. Try quitting coffee to see if it helps. I had such bad cystic acne for years, I quit coffee and my skin never looked so good. I miss it though!
Maybe the problem wasn’t coffee. Maybe the problem was the milk that you put in the coffee. I had a terrible problem with rosacea until I stopped consuming dairy. It was like a miracle how my face seemed to clear up in one day.
Hi @@geraldobrien7323, I had tried quitting dairy with zero results in the past. Just to note for anyone reading; at least for me, it isn't the caffine that's the problem. I can drink black tea's fine. I suspect it's the oils of the coffee that cause it for me.
I've experimented loads since, and it's deffo drinking coffee that cuases me to start to break out the next day :(
@@geraldobrien7323definitely dairy!! Anything with sugar and milk (milkshakes,ice cream,ice cream Sunday from Dairy Queen , cereal with milk, etc.,) would irritate my face (acne) rosacea feeling also, and scalp would almost immediately get itchy and next morning shower I would have morehair loss.... I drink my coffee black but working on quitting caffeine ..... I'm sure my gut and internal organs will be happy 😊
My cystic acne on my face has cleared up and gone too. And it is the coffee and not milk because I still put milk in my Teechino herbal coffee that is caffeine free.
@@angieb444 Everyone is different.
Over 2 months off caffeine and coffee. I really have noticed some huge positives! I can control my cravings way better, didnt realize that until you pointed this out. Definitely more stable energy, better digestion. So happy i quit caffeine for good!
Are u drinking coffe again?
@monalisa3870 No, on rare occasions, I'll have a decaffeinated coffee because I like the taste, but don't crave it at all like I used to.
@@alanwiltzius4862 So you still use it. Decaf has caffeine in it too. What do you use in the a.m. when you are not having coffee??
How about now then?
@anul6801 still caffeine free and loving it. Once you get over the addiction completely you don't miss it. I drink some decaf green tea in the morning for the health benefits. My sleep, digestion and energy levels are great. One motivation to never go back to drinking it is I never want to have to go through giving it up again, feels freeing. I know some people may say it's just coffee but to be dependent on something to have energy or 1st thing in the morning needing your coffee fix I don't miss. Was a coffee drinker for over 20 years.
After several years of 800mg daily caffeine deployment: cold stop.
Day 1: fatigue akin to staying awake for 48 hours
Day 2: severe headaches and half as much fatigue
Day 3: reached ‘cruising altitude’ energy levels only minutes after waking up
Day 4: last day of cravings
Day 5: enhanced mental clarity and calmness when angered/stressed at work/life whatever
Currently day 6. I’ve had deep immersive dreams every night. Anecdotal evidence but I’ll take it!
That's awesome
@@chrishnah thank you friend
Back on it? :D
I’m utterly convinced that my lower back problems - chronic muscle knotting - are related to caffeine intake. Do a quick online search and there’s plenty of evidence to say that back pain and caffeine are related. I recently quit coffee and now I think I’ll try the same with tea. Good to hear such positive stories from people who quit.
Do a stretching routine,I've got a 20 minute one from an app that I do every evening,since I got into my late 20s,I noticed my muscles need stretching😅
About 60% of chronic lower back pain is caused by disk infections, 50% is Propionibacterium acnes (oddly the same bacteria that causes zits) the other 10% could be any of a dozen different bacterial infections. It requires a fairly long treatment of antibiotics. Most of the rest is very serious injuries, arthritis, sciatica (pinched nerves usually including numbness and/or shooting pain.) or feeling things are unfair. This last bit may not be that scientific, but I tell you it is real. And once you know, you can work on letting that go.
@@zezeti2246what routine is that? :)
Giving up caffeine was the most difficult thing I’ve ever done. I had nasty headaches for over a week and I was thrown into an apathetic depression that lasted for months. I will NEVER go back to a caffeinated life. I do have sometimes green tea in the mornings, and some iced tea and/or chocolate once in awhile. But I don’t ingest enough to be physically addicted again.
is there anything in our life which can't be interpreted like addiction ? whatever you are doing today it can say - you are addicted to that. I think people often use "addiction" completely wrong. Somebody who sleep over 8 hours a day might considered as addicted to sleep and can have negative impact on xyz...
That sucks. Coffee is so good!!
Good for you, Yoga says it ruins the nervous system, cause Alzheimer's.
@@petardinjocaffeine is an actual drug and it is an addiction. I've quit tons of stuff. Coffee is the hardest
@@chrishnah well I dont know about that, I know I have quit cigarettes literally finished with last one and thats it, never smoked another one neither I have any desire to do it, my point is you can turn anything into a drug related thing if you want to just because you are overusing it or abusing it.. you saw the news the other day that vegan chick died cause she drink only juices from fruits lol.. thats insane.. and she thought she is living a healthy life..
I used to be caffeine free for 2 months. I had such a bad withdrawal symptoms for 2 weeks , but than felt amazing. My sleep and mood was on the sky but I craved my coffee so much and relapsed
Did you try switching to decaf instead? I find that after a long time I don’t associate coffee with the caffeine high and that makes it easy not to relapse.
Coffee doesn’t affect me at all if I skip a day or two. Because I think it’s because I don’t drink no more then a cup in a half every morning. I don’t drink Starbucks coffee just my regular coffee at home not throughout the day. I’m not a heavy coffee drinker.
Just goes to show how dependent you are on it.
I quit caffeine 5 and a half months ago. The first month was hard. But now, I feel so much better. I didn’t realize how much of my anxiety and restlessness was generated by the 8 cups of coffee I drank everyday for several years 😂. The calm I feel now is life changing. I also don’t have peaks and crashes anymore. I’m full of a steady amount of energy in the day time and slowly get tired toward the evening - like a normal human being lol. I don’t feel wired in the morning or exhausted by midday.
One day about a month ago I had a cup of coffee at a restaurant after lunch. It gave me insomnia all night. I don’t miss the coffee. I’m done with it.
Does it make your skin dull when you are a coffee addict? What I mean is that there is no glow
Im going to do the same. Super anxious person who abuses coffee. lol, how dumb I am. I hope it will ease my anxiety levels.
Did your skin improve? I like you drank five or six cups a day and upon waking up my skin on my face always looks dry,I use face oils and never eat processed foods or sugar so I'm thinking coffee is causing dry skin
Over 40 days free of coffee here! Went from 1-2 cups a day right up to 5-7 per day before I stopped feel great! Try it sometime 😊
2 weeks + caffeine free after consuming for 16 years.
I dont really know if i see any benefits or changes. Just during the first week of withdrawal, i was crashing in the afternoon.
Now im the same as with caffeine.
I think coffee is supposed to be taken as a treat and not depend on it.
@@albanaisalbanais5281the benefits can take longer to see in some people depending on the variables.
Thank you, Thomas! I just quit coffee about 2 weeks ago and I already feel better - no naps, less cravings - I am trying to lose weight and this is a step in the right direction.
WHAT DO YOU DRINK IN THE MORNING
@@cactusladysouth1000 I usually have an Orgain Chocolate protein shake (from Costco) with a little peanut butter and it fills me up for a few hours!! At 10 am or so I sometimes have a organic half caffeine cup but not every day 🙏🏻👍
Im 5 days caffeine free and it feels incredible. Ive slept a ton during the day first few days, but it feels like body has said to me "Thank you for stop putting me hyper mode constantly, I can finally rest" ... Ive tried to give up before but always ended up going back, I think this time I truly dont want to drink it ever again. I feel like I am functioning much better without it. I'm now thinking that perhaps coffee was never meant to be fit for human consumption. I think it fucks with us but its become so normal. As I feel today, I wouldn't even recommend limited or controlled use of it .... by joe, I think I am finally done with caffeine!
@@perrysrawsoul 9 months later.. how did it go for you? Did you ever relapse? 😂 ☕️
@@ThePaulwarner oh, i wish i could say i didnt relapse but i did ..... I recently tried again, gave up for 3 weeks and relapsed AGAIN and I was feeling so sure that I wouldnt as I felt great ... but I will keep trying .... can see the pattern of missing getting coffee high ...so this is telling me that there is still some emotion I want to avoid when sober as I'll go for a coffee high when I'm feeling lonely or a bit unhappy and so I use the coffee like a drug ... Ideally I would not drink the coffee and feel my emotions, but m avoiding that at the moment. thanks for the question
@ I’ve done the same thing a few times now. It’s ok. For me it’s the workaholic aspect- I’ve ended up with some task where my attitude was- I have to get this done no matter what it takes… I’ve quit other things for good (alcohol, gluten) but I guess I haven’t found a strong enough long term reason on caffeine. Gonna try, I just got thru a hard withdrawal.. day 10
I've quit caffeine for 7 months since October 20, 2022. There were two tough times - right after I quit, and again around the 3-4 month mark. Maybe because I used to drink a lot of coffee, or maybe it's because I got sick with COVID-19 during this time. I'm not sure why it was tough twice. But getting good sleep helped me not to need caffeine anymore. Caffeine seems to mess up my sleep, gives a short energy burst, but also makes me more prone to irritability.
What made me quit caffeine? Seeing a man who was 57 but looked only 27 and he avoids caffeine. That got me thinking about some studies that say caffeine can inhibit collagen synthesis.
I've been a regular consumer of bulletproof coffee for years. So, quitting coffee? I found a way around it by replacing coffee with non-caffeinated ingredients. I've experimented with blueberries, and now I'm using almond flour and black sesame. I still enjoy my bulletproof drink( butter + C8 + almond flour + black sesame ) in the morning, but it's now caffeine-free.
@@mareezyI've heard about that report, but I don't quite believe it. I'm already 53, and I don't have any health issues at all. I've been to the hospital for health checks, and the doctors were surprised at how healthy I am for my age. Maybe I'm an exception because my lifestyle isn't just about drinking bulletproof coffee. Influenced by Thomas Delauer, I fast and do strength training twice a week, run every morning, and mostly eat according to a plan, adjusting my calorie intake based on my body's energy expenditure. I prioritize sleep and live a life free of alcohol, smoking, and caffeine. My diet leans more towards a combination of the Mediterranean and ketogenic diets. So, that's probably why my cholesterol levels are fine. Regarding that report, sometimes it can cause a false increase in cholesterol levels, but in reality, it's not the case. It seems to be due to the method of measuring cholesterol, requiring further specific tests to verify. I kind of forget where I read that.
One year ago, I quit caffeine. The first few days were difficult but things improved after that. After giving up I realised how much of an addict I was, even though I was only having one cup a day. Soon after quitting, I realised how much sharper my mind was and how much more consistent my energy was. Suffice to say, the detox only lasted for around 6 months and am now back to my morning cuppa. I miss the way I felt without caffeine and will start another detox soon. This advice, along with Andrew Huberman is sound and I recommend that everyone detoxifies from time to time.
I quit and realized life is too short. I absolutely love my morning cup!
If even Huberman admits that he's an addict and that the drug has the power over him, you know it's an incredibly strong drug.
Instead of quitting all together, just decrease the amount of coffee you put in that cup.
I drastically decreased my morning coffee intake, and it helped a lot, but I still love to have that one cup every morning.
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Are you an introvert Thomas? I figure you might be because you don't interact with your viewers, not even clicking the thumbs up like to your favorite comments. Dr. Berg who has like 10 million subs responds the community (even if its staff). Will you ever talk about it as to while you don't want to be "approachable"?
Good one, thank you!
If you watched this in its entirety it most likely means you're addicted to caffeine, which is fine, most of us are. This video is full of great and accurate science on why you should quit your addiction, but like most videos of its kind it gives you a lot of grace to continue, but perhaps with more control, which for most people is not a thing with any addiction. No addiction counselor would ever suggest this with any other addiction, but society seems to be OK with caffeine enough to let it slide. Let it go and let it go forever, it will be worth it I promise. I wish you all the best of luck with one of the most insidious addictions and health offenders of our modern times.
What a great post so well said. We do make excuses to keep drinking it. I love the last line in your comment....so true. I have been off and on coffee for the last 6 months trying to quit. It is very hard. The mornings are the worst. Do you have any suggestions for the a.m.?
@@cactusladysouth1000 Yeah, quit worrying and have a coffee!
I FOUND SOMETHING THAT HELPS IN THE MORNING. I HAVE SOMETHING SWEET WITH T CUP OF DECAF TEA. THIS REALLY HELPED IN THE BEGINNING. I AM NOW AT DAY 15 AND LOVE HOW I FEEL....ENERGY LEVEL IS SO EVEN ALL DAY LONG NO SPIKES IN THE MORNING AND CRASHES IN THE AFTERNOON OR EVENINGS.
Coffee isn’t bad for your health, provided the dose and timing aren’t extended.
Thank you. It's like you know me. Lol.
This is a super review and help. I got off coffee about 12 years ago, started drinking hot water. At first it tastes blah but then it became wow! I LOVE HOT WATER...I actually did not like the taste or smell if coffee! I was doing great, then new boyfriend had fancy coffee machine, had coffee to be social, and now hooked like a junkie every morning. I did read years ago that " weaning " oneself off coffee is better to prevent the headaches , say over a week, I think that that is better. The " placebo effect" and enjoying ritual of a.m. coffee is strong so wean oneself to decaf, organic, to avoid the chemicals usually used. However I am also tired of always seeking that taste , working my day around that, spending money on it and the junk food that goes with the "drive through" culture. Im very motivated by this talk to go back to hot water , eventually as , trust me, it becomes as enjoyable and satisfying as coffee, you start to get that " ahhhh!!!" (Comforting feeling) as with any coffee or black tea. Dr Amen the brain investigator is also adamant about no coffee." Hot water and lemon" is usually always free in restaurants or even Starbucks!!! and once you start really enjoying it, you are not " giving up" enjoying a hot " brew" in the morning or with friends, or on the road or at work!!! Plus big savings money and health wise. Also I fight food cravings and dopinine hits all day so this talk is hugely helpful, and the comments shared too. I highly respect this talk, personally I'd wean down over a week, if you are a " big coffee drinker" to avoid headaches , switch to decaf or hot water . Hot water will free you if " need a coffee" once you start to LOVE the hot water just as much in a couple weeks or so. P.s. I can never sleep after a " decaf" from a coffee shop, or restaurant I swear there is still some caffeine in some brands from there. Also I have found dark chocolate or red wine keeps me awake all night . The other comments and this talk have been really helpful to me.
A cup of decaf Starbucks after 2pm will keep me awake until after midnight. I love your tip about hot water - thank you.
So healthy :) I will try this thank you!
I make myself a straight black americano in the morning about a half hour after I get up, 5 days a week, taking weekends off. No other coffee throughout the day. I usually sleep well at night and have never noticed fatigue throughout my day. I lead a healthy life with consistent IF and have followed much of Delauer's advice for over 5 years (thanks for that btw). I will try taking the coffee completely out and see if I notice anything after a couple weeks. Part of the fun is creating/experimenting with new habits.
I quit caffeine (after years of failed attempts) 15 years ago. I was a caffeine addict for around 14 years before that.
Back then, I never thought I could do it.
Now, it's like it never existed. Feeling stable in my energy levels and less stressed than I used to.
I stopped drinking coffee 2 weeks ago. I sleep better, feel more energized, I handle better stressful situation.
My blood flow is better and higher as caffeine is a vasoconstrictor. Better blood flow equals better performance in the gym and in bed.
I know a lot of people have horrible withdrawal symptoms but I drank coffee with a lot of sugar and I gave it up cold turkey and surprisingly I haven’t had any headaches or cravings. Additionally I haven’t experienced any mood swings so I consider myself extremely blessed. I forgot to add I substituted the coffee with warm lemon water so I don’t know if that has anything to do with my lack of withdrawal symptoms
Yes the lemon water is the best detoxing agent. Drinking lemon water daily prevent all the food cravings and side effects
@@Hippy2021 Oh wow I actually didn’t know that when I started that in place of the coffee and sugar but I appreciate the confirmation! 🍋
When my daughter was born I ditched the zero sugar energy drinks and coffee altogether. The headaches made me want to go back immediately but I stuck with it. Years of this stuff going in my body and I’m a month caffeine free. Feel like I have longer energy, I don’t need naps like I did, and it keeps me away from the bad foods more often too, easier to eat healthy.
My headache was so bad that I had to give up and go back to caffeine, I 100% think is a drug, exactly like any other drug 😢
Day 6 I am pushing trough this 😊
@@Suzanne-goes-Carnivore proud of you
Please don’t give up
@@Salsabilanow1111 thanks thats so sweet of you!! Hurray day 30 and never going back
Do you have any tips to help us get off it? what did you substitute in the a.m.?
I went cold turkey and cut our caffeine and found I was getting muscle aches all over my body. I used ibroprofen to help to mask the aches until the muscle pain took longer to return and eventually they disappeared. It was not a nice side effect but I feel so much better today .
Same thing is happening to me now
I don't even have to watch the whole video to realize how excellent your presentation on this is.
I notice right away when I drink coffee how quickly I become tired within 10 to 15 minutes (sometimes sooner)!
There have been several days where I wake and make my wife a cup of coffee but I don't have one and end up feeling just fine for the day without it! I do have cravings for it often and probably partake in it more than I should many days, but after listening to you, I think I'll try swapping it for tea (which I did recently get and have many times, but haven't drank it as consistently as coffee all in all) as the antioxidants should more than make up for the short-term rush I get from coffee, and will likely make me feel even better as a whole. That could be the missing link to experiencing my total best! Thank you Thomas!
Why do you make coffee for your wife? You are not a man or anything
WHAT KINE OF TEA WILL YOU DRINK? SOME TEAS HAVE CAFFIENE TOO
@@cactusladysouth1000 I like echanacia, green tea, black tea, etc.
@@jasonegeland1446 green tea and black tea have caffeine.
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Why don't you just recommend eating a banana in the morning?
Does that apply to tea as well Thomas caffeine or are you baseing the caffeine on just coffee.
Adenosine you say? What might that be😂.. BTW. Psychiatrists are liars..
I've been putting some salt in my coffee and i feel like it is reducing my urge to drink as much 👍
@@theancientsam It is because the caffeine is so dehydrating it makes you urinate more often and the salt helps hold on to some of your water, I used to do that to when I was still drinking coffee. 🤣🤣🤣👌✌
I've been reducing coffee the last couple of days to improve my sleep and I was wondering where was the headaches coming from... I love how magically this video popped up to give me my answer
I started a no caffeine after breakfast so I can sleep at night, it has worked wonders, I can now shut down and fall asleep right away
Thank you! After so many years of feeling this and having everyone tell me it’s good for you or a placebo, someone talks about the negative effects.
Exactly someone is finally telling the truth. You need to read above post @YoungMoonShepherd
@YoungMoonShepherd
I have only had one instant coffee in the past three or four months. I have basically stopped drinking coffee. Furthermore, I have lost a lot of weight the past wo years. I am exercising, walking more, and taking more positive action in my life. I am feeling the best about life and myself these days.
I’ve given up many things to live a healthier life. But, I don’t want to and I’m not going to give up my morning coffee, no matter what!
Change coffee to X drug in your sentence and rewire your brain... Addicted much?
@RandomFunZer Coffee is more than just caffeine, though. Some people drink it for the taste (I do), but I can see your point.
I'm thinking of stopping because I am curious how a pure carnivore diet might affect me.
Spoken like a true addict
I only drink 2 cups of coffee every morning. I drink it only in the morning. It doesn’t give me energy. It just enjoy it for the morning when I get up. I’m not a huge coffee drinker.
Said like a proper drug addict 😂😆
I’m on day two of no coffee. I was drinking way too much.
So far giving it up hasn’t been so bad. I slept for ten hours the first night!
Im on day two decaf only so not all the way but I definitely got the familiar headaches yesterday. So far so good.
My sleep was very good
Sleep well and long
I slept for 36 hours one time. I was in a caffeine coma 😅
Caffeine never gave me energy and contributed greatly to my depression and I've been off of it for a couple months now and I'm feeling way better. Getting off coffee was gnarly 🎉
THANK YOU FOR POSTING THE TRUTH.
HOW DID YOU DO IT?
Thanks!
I was drinking 3-4 mugs of coffee a day for many years and to be honest, I didn't think it affected me at all. No boost of energy, no drop in energy mid-day, didn't affect hunger etc. I drank it for the taste and the ritual. I do like to experiment so I quit about 6 weeks ago to see what would happen. I do believe I'm sleeping better. I sleep deeper and feel more rested in the morning which is enough for me to continue. I do drink some black tea in the morning and a decaf every day or two in the afternoon and neither one seems to affect my sleep.
Did you have any withdrawal effects, headaches, sluggish, etc?
same i sleep better. 2hrs longer
@@ronmexico79 No side effects at all. People have different reactions to caffeine and I guess I'm one of those that it has little effect on. I've heard of lots of people who suffer terrible withdrawl symptoms.
I’ve wanted to quit coffee for years now to help with anxiety. A few years ago I had to go about a week and a half without coffee, and noticed that the tension I often felt in my face and chest in social situations was just gone. Just no anxiety at all. And yet, I haven’t been able to do it because I so enjoy the ritual - sipping on some coffee reading a book out on the patio… the acute effects, the taste and aroma etc.
This video is inspiring me to give it another try. Hopefully I’ll follow through. The plan: replace coffee with chocolate LMNT packets in hot water. I’d like to avoid sweet tastes altogether, but any tiny insulin spike would be peanuts compared to the surge of anxiety coffee causes.
Anyways, good luck to me and you all.
You might want to try some caffeine-free coffee alternatives. There's many of them on the market, but of course it's all a matter of individual taste. I personally drink Kaffree Roma, Dandy Blend, Coffig, and Medidate, which are all wonderful coffee replacements. There's also Teecino, Maya nut, chick pea coffee, and many others that I haven't tried yet. For me, I drink them on days I dont drink coffee or after hours. And then of course I like various spices, herbal teas, and mushrooms. There is so much room to experiment. It's exciting!
The only ingredient I'm nervous about is pure chicory root. I brewed about a tablespoon with about 16oz. of water and had some pretty sharp abdominal pain for about an hour. It was not pleasant, so I wouldn't recommend it.
Yeah that sounds ideal especially if someone is working in very social setting so they are not a jittering mess, night shifts in a factory maybe a lil diff tho lol.
Good luck, my understanding is that LMNT uses stevia, which I absolutely cannot stand 🤮
Dandelion coffee is fab, great taste and no caffeine 😁👍
I used to have adverse effects when drinking coffee but now I drink coffee but I take magnesium with it (ReMag) and a multi mineral (ReMyte). I have no adverse effects anymore and I drink more than before. *side note* (I get 22 plus zone minutes before drinking coffee and I make sure I wait at least an hour before first cup) also, my cut off time for caffeine is 2pm.
I’ve noticed the same - that delaying caffeine intake helps to mitigate the negative side effects. I’m not sure if it’s like, your cortisol is spiked when you first wake up, and drinking coffee just magnifies that spike to excessive levels? But perhaps, a spike in the early morning, then continuation of that spike in late morning is less harmful. Kind of my theory
@@SuitedPup I agree with that. Try taking some magnesium first thing in the AM before the coffee.
Add taurine and the adverse effects will be even less.
Try ashwaganda. That really made a difference in regulating my cortisol.
life hacks for those of us who hate tea:
LMNT chocolate electrolytes in hot water like a hot cocoa
Decaf coffee -- it's a life savor for a comforting hot drink
For those of us not doing daily fasts: bone broth. I have started to like bone broth MORE than coffee!
but taking days or 1-2 weeks off coffee as a little reset really does help during the caffeine fast and after starting consumption again.
I quit all caffeine for 3 months. The differences were nowhere near as meaningful as I’d hoped. I kinda just felt meh all the time, instead of the productive peaks that caffeine gives me followed by the same meh.
Also my mental clarity wasn’t much improved without it, neither was my sleep, and my motivation without caffeine was lower than with it.
I might try no-caffeine again, but for now I think I function better as a human with it than without it.
Maybe you need to find your calling? That’s the “meh”…
Moving faster isn’t better if you don’t know where you’re going.
(Hoping I haven’t made an incorrect assumption, since I don’t know you!)
Maybe even when you're off of it, your diet is lousy
Same here. Quit for a couple of weeks, didn’t feel any positive changes.
Then I thought: I don’t smoke, I don’t drink, I don’t do drugs. If coffee is my only addiction, I can live with that. I like the taste of coffee and the way it makes me feel. So, I went to Starbucks, got venti and felt sooo good. No quitting for me anymore 😅
you function better high
@@dkubicz1 What felt sooo good ? The high?
by far the best video ive seen on caffeine impact. i firsthand experienced the epiphanal effects after ditching it. it didnt necessarily improve my cognitive ability. it just made me faster, which can lead to mistakes. i actually enjoy the steady pace and dont miss the withdrawals. that part about your body waking up before you in anticipation of the hit made so much sense. it manifested itself in rls for me and a sinking feeling throughout the night. they dont call it a drug for nothing.
For me, to be able to sleep back like a baby has been my number one motivation (stomach issues are the second), I accept and now I know caffeine creates a strong addiction probably like cocaine, so difficult to get rid of, you will pass through all the stages of quitting an addiction, it's worth at the end. If you are on this journey guys, keep trying, for me it's has been taking me several attempts, but it's possible, good luck!!
I have quit caffeine a few times. The best thing that it does for me personally is the creativity going on in my head is on another level when I take it. The best example is taking two scoops of pre workout and a friend calls right before a workout and it turns into a deep discussion solving the mysteries of reality.
I agree as soon as you come down from the caffeine you're in withdrawal. I've noticed less daily head pain also. I feel calmer and clearer. I agree with all your science. Thanks Thomas
I agree with the no coffee that I am doing better. But I do still drink tea black tea and tea. Also many different types of herbal teas. My main concern is hydration because I live in Tonopah Arizona and sweat profusely. I live off grid with no AC . I also consume electrolytes. The days I don’t drink black or green tea I don’t get quenched and end up drinking countless gallons of water. It does help to add some lemon or lime and ACV. I’m not sure the energy lag I feel is from caffeine withdrawal or heat effects as it often get over 108 to 115 degrees. I get in the shade for brakes and wear sun protection hat etc .
I have heard of the benefits of green and black teas . The coffee is a real no no for the heat. As winter comes and cools to 80’s I drink less and go often with no teas but turmeric 15:37 or clove lime tea. Thanks for the great content again.
I'm 3 months free from all sources of Caffeine, feel much much better, sleep almost perfect and anxiety completely gone🕺🙂
Totally agree on the sleep, omg solid sleep and deep also.
My anxiety and heart rate dropped immediately... but headaches and fatigue was a b@stard... as well as lower back pain and pain in my upper legs... i pee less aswell. Sleeping better.. only on day 6... i quit for a lot longer before but i was a heavy stoner... when i quit the weed i was back on the coffee... drank like 6+ cups a day plus a can or two of Coca-Cola... went for a checkup at the doc and they tested my sugar. It was very high.. 12pm and I already had 6 cups in me and downed a coke before i went in.. i realized its time to change .. 15 months off weed.. 6 days off caffiene.. and ciggies are next 😅
I quit caffeine for a period of 6 months. i didn't over consume it beforehand but after seeing similar videos to this and peoples testimony i decided to give it a try. I was basically immune to anxiety from things that would give me irrational anxiety before, my energy levels were way more stable throughout the day and my sleep quality improved. I did miss it though, my workouts were just not as intense and I always missed the feeling, i've since started it again and have no problem just drinking one cup of coffee a day / 1 energy drink on training days. i think as long as you don't do crazy amounts (3-5 cups of coffee a day, 2-3 monsters a day) you're fine. i think a little bit of everything is just fine! as always the dose makes the poison. And as Huberman says, in my experience it really does matter if you instantly drink caffeine or not. start the day with 1 litre of water, some movement and then after about 1 hour to 90 minutes have some coffee. you won't experience the crash in the same way.
I've found this too - I always start my day by rehydrating, and a glass of lemon juice/ACV in water. Coffee comes in late morning. I have 2 cups, and I like a strong brew - but I get that from 1 tsp coffee and 1 tsp roasted dandelion root (and/or decaff), so I get all the ritual enjoyment but less of the jitters, and no extreme crash or sleep problems.
Even with a reduced amount of caffeine, I still get a terrible withdrawal headache next day if I don't have it.
The only time I managed to go off it completely and comfortably (at a 10 day meditation retreat) was to very gradually reduce the amount of coffee in the mix, over a period of 4-5 days. No headache at all.
But I started up again once I got back into my normal routine.
One day I will give it up, perhaps - but I already know that the alternate day idea is not going to work for me - coffee is too addictive.
A little bit of cocaine?
Really good video; this generally is what I found regarding coffee & caffeine.
I LOVE coffee & could never just give it up. I also used to get the headaches from withdrawal & everything Thomas mentioned. But after years of experimenting, his advice is the best. Utilize electrolytes DAILY & make sure your hydration is always excellent. For me, I also add to that high levels of magnesium supplementation. It goes hand in hand. I also add L-Theanine occasionally for its neuro-protective effects.
And the advice to try coffee every other day is spot on; it’s what I discovered the hard way over time. I usually do that, with the exception that if I really want some coffee an additional day I’ll have a cup. As long as I make sure my electrolytes & mag usage are up, I’m good. But For me, I limit myself to one cup of coffee a day, early in the morning. I think people also get in trouble by having multiple cups throughout the day.
Why magnesium for you?
@@davidb9323 mag is responsible for hundreds of functions in the body. It helps stabilize any potential coffee jitters one may get.
You could ask me to give up just about anything, except my morning cup of joe.
@@jayobannon5359 needs a new name.
Too many health benefits to drinking coffee
Just find your happy place
Great video! 9:10 When I was young, 10 -15_yr, occasionally I had severe headaches. Once I had a cold, runny nose accompanied by the headache and had been blowing my nose, constantly.
Then I had an idea to clip the nose between my fingers and pull a vacuum in it. A lot of mucus (somewhat bloody snot) came down from my head and the headache alleviated, and finally was gone! There is a connection between my nose and the head. If it is plugged, excess pressure in the brain can build up.
I was drinking massive caffeine to be a high performer at my job, and study, and play chess seriously, workout hard 3x a week, etc and finally my brain collapsed and I started having anxiety attacks from hell. I feel much more calm and under control now with just 0 to 1 cups a day. Nobody needs more than that 99% of the time, honestly. Caffeine is still the ultimate performance enhancer, though. I have studied and tried all of them and only a very few even come within a mile of it.
Very late to reply to this but absolutely. Caffeine certainly has its uses. I suggest quitting it and using it when you need it the most. Perhaps you were up late because you got home late from getting a flat tire. Or you got a big meeting where you'll need to be on top of your game. There's nothing(safe anyways) to consume that will give you such an edge with mild side effects/negative health consequences. There's a reason they drug test for it in the Olympics.
@@Aatell764 Thanks for your reply. I have gone to two cups green tea a day where I water each cup down to make a full 14oz glass, and then the occasional coffee drink from the corner store when I need it. It's working good and I feel much better but I do miss that daily excitement and productivity of drinking absurd amounts of caffeine. Like you said, though, better to pick your spots and use it when it is most needed.
I cold turkeyed soda and coffee 20 years ago. My health got so much better. Then I went back to coffee with no sugar. Now I do my own version of bulletproof coffee. It helps keep my cravings & carbs down. I think we are each unique and have to figure out what works for us. I'm 68, 250 Ibs & normal blood pressure/cholesterol.
Bull shit
250 lbs? sorry buddy, but something you are doing is clearly not working.
250 lbs tells us nothing what is your height?
Great rational approach to caffeine use backed by scientific studies that you always include in your videos Thomas. Always look forward to your videos for learning about human physiology. Thank you!
I've been ironically lucky that I've had a severe flu for a week. Why? It's turned me off of sugar, caffeine, oily foods and has helped me crave the real foods. I'm five days caffeine free and not going back anytime soon. Does the withdrawal suck? Absolutely, but I'm sick so it doesn't matter. I like the inner calm and want to embrace the present. After this flu is finished, I look forward to less of a midday crash and the other benefits as well.
I would encourage basically everyone to give up coffee. My health improved a lot since giving it up years ago. It also puts a lot of stress on the liver making you look older and increased risk for cancer because the liver has to clean up the carcinogens in the coffee you drink every day. It’s no guarantee but it probably helps. Green tea is good but also has high caffeine as was making it hard to sleep and sharp pains under my ribs. Now I’m caffeine free completely not even caffeinated teaa and my mind and body feel great!
One thing I've done is switched to decaf coffee. Because, I don't drink coffee for the energy, I just like how it tastes and in switching to decaf, I could sleep better too.
Coffee was a huge contributor to bladder sensitivity in my case. Having seen that clearly, I have no problem saying no to coffee. I think certain brands might contain mould. When even the decaf variety of the coffee I used to drink had the dame effect on my bladder, I realized mould could be the problem. I now drink a brand of decaf that has no effect on my bladder. I was exposed to mould for five years and after a year away from it, I'm probably still sensitive to it, which is probably why I could detect the effect of that brand of coffee.
thanks you for sharing. I have the same problem with the caffeine in the coffee and my bladder. If I stay off of it for a week or two those symptoms improve and go away. I thought maybe it is something else in the coffee that causes the bladder problem but now I know it is the caffeine because if I eat the dark chocolate bars the 80% they do the same thing to me, they are high in caffeine too.
Could I entice you to spill the beans on which coffee you think is likely to contain the mould? I wouldn't be surprised as I've wondered similar things being an addict for 7 years... usually 8 heaped tspns a day
I have no idea where it comes from,@@nogalokey
I haven’t had caffeine for officially four years today. It’s amazing that I can just wake up, get right out of bed and I don’t have that groggy feeling anymore. It took about four months but once you get that natural energy back, it’s stronger than the caffeine.
To avoid headaches, quit gradually! From half a cup to a point of just 3 sips. I was able to quit and feel amazing! I now only have 1 cup a week as I still love the taste
if you love the taste but dont want the caffeine why not drink decaf?
@@natedog69420 Good question. I quit coffee for mental health reasons - I was struggling with sluggishness and all roads lead to coffee, which is acidic and sweets, which go well with coffee. I got rid of added sugar and coffee all together and feeling great now.
@@natedog69420I drink decaf most of the time but tbh it does taste different :/
Try dandelion coffee - great taste no caffeine 😁👍
Haven't had caffeine, weed or alcohol for the last 3 weeks, and I feel great. My sleep is better, I have good even energy throughout the day, and my mind is clearer, no more heartburn. I dont drink a lot anyway, but weed and caffeine were a daily thing for me. Try it, nothing to loose
I took your advice and tried the weed and caffine and have to say I do feel very relaxed, definetly works, thank you.
@@Thinkofsomethingnew😂😂😂
Awesome that you mentioned ACV, it's been recommended to me in the past, but in a way that almost sounded like a miracle product, like it will clean your kidney, it will reduce inflammation and so on and so on, I just never liked vinegar haha, but now I might try it.
And yes I've felt the benefits of having electrolytes in the morning instead of coffee, some years ago when I was lucky enough to work at a place that was within walking distance, I would have electrolytes after walking there, and I felt fantastic during the day, as opposed to the coffee that makes me irritable and anxious and go to the bathroom continuously.
I got over 30 years of no caffeine and I am already feeling amazing effects!
If that's true, have one cup of coffee and you'll be 500% more productive than you are now.
one cup of coffee after 30 years will feel better than sex lol@@pietlebrun5943
Yes, but just the first cup...then the addiction start....its like cocaine
@@pietlebrun5943 YOU SUCK TO TELL HIM THAT
@@monalisa3870 EXACTLY LOOK AT ABOVE POST @YoungMoonShepherd
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I am over 4 years without caffeine and I find it interesting that people are able to control appetite once they are off. once I got over the withdraws I noticed that I am always hungry and I eat WAY more now than I did on caffeine, but that is a small price to pay for all the benefits of not being on it anymore, like WAY more energy, clearer thinking, etc.
Thanks for posting
The same thing happens when you take other stimulants such as nicotine. They increase cortisol which in turn increases blood sugar which causes your body to think you are not hungry.
2 years ago I quit drinking coffee. I was falling asleep while driving during the day and my eyes would twitch uncontrollably. I decided since I had been drinking coffee for the last 40 years I would try without. Let me tell you caffeine withdrawal is horrible and it takes a good month until you're head is actually clear. About a year ago I started drinking decaf. I do like coffee and I do like the ritual and decaf fits the bill. I would highly recommend trying it and you won't believe how dependent you really are on it until you no longer need it.
I'll put this into play. I have noticed a better balance within the day. A tool of precision reminds me of using my paddle shifters somehow. Stay even keel and don't hang in the redline and burn out.
Thank you for your great and informative videos! Your video just made me realize that I started getting body jolts after I began drinking coffee in high school. Now, I’m gonna start drinking a cup of salt water everyday and do everything I can to not have caffeine or just drink tea. It definitely sounds like caffeine is the socially accepted drug, that makes us feel energized but comes with many side effects.
i quit caffeine after quitting social media. i then deleted my amazon account. now thinking about reducing my added sugar intake.
having to add smoothies, protein and find enjoyment in other not so sugary snacks. will be starting the gym when kiddo goes to nursery, so I walk with him daily for the endorphins and fresh air. currently working on the front garden and thinking about balancing my youtube watch hours and netflix usage.
Sounds like you’re on the road to recovery! Social media is the worst it’s good that you disconnected from that. I know I spend too much time on UA-cam, killing time as a truck driver while waiting to be loaded/unloaded. I have also found digging in the garden and pulling some weeds is really therapeutic and it looks good when you’re done.
Best regards,
@@waynez1025 Nice one! ..Though beware of smoothies AND even fruit.. apparently some are just as sugary as sugar.. and smoothies spike blood sugar pretty hard as you often lose the fiber!
You’re on social media, telling us you quit social media. But good you at least ditched some of the worst ones. I am with you…caffeine and sugar are my last vices, and have to go!
@@onerider808 this is the only social media I have. I quit at least 10 other platforms.
heck yeah. all of those are beneficial changes to make!
5:08 wait this is not making sense to me. Adenosine only *represents* energy expenditure (it's a byproduct of ATP conversion). You sense it via the adenosine receptor, but the sense is not relevant for the replenishment of said energy (glucose and lipid metabolism in the cells). So regardless of what you do to your sensory information (either experiencing or hiding it), your body will replenish your local energy stores, most often from food and otherwise from your central energy stores (eg glycogen, adipose fat etc). It's not like because you hide the high adenonisne level in the morning, you will get confronted with it later on, as by then the adenosine is mostly gone anyway. Caffeine thus doesn't let you 'borrow' energy to then deal with it later, it just hides the experience of being low on energy for a while.
i felt sharp immediately after quitting. zero withdrawl from a 8 year long addiction.
this is current
Zero withdrawal? Thats amazing
I totally agree, stopped coffee after the morning the first of January and already felt the effect in several days.
This may help to explain why I would get so extremely tired drinking coffee. My body felt extremely heavy and I felt like I was going to black out.
This makes total sense yesterday I cut my caffeine back from 800 to 400 I never get headaches this morning I have one also getting a late start with my caffeine habit. Going to stretch my 400 again today. Thanks for sharing.
Im more than 20 days without caffeine and I feel like crap.
Listen to Huberman
How are your hydration levels? Supplementing with electrolytes? Magnesium?
@@SquashDaBeefnah, Huberman talks a lot of bullshit
@@RS-ol8or I have fish oils, b complex, d3, magnesium every morning..whey isolate protein banana, greek yoghurr..thats been my morning routine for months now. I cut out coffee because of a potential heart issue. I am groggy and fatigued all day though and it doesnt seem to get any better at all. 🤷♂️
Then drink it. Use common sense
A few years ago, I quit caffeinated beverages to a great extent. I started only having one cup or even less, of coffee, then I added a quality caffeine tablet.(a half, or even a quarter table, they are 200 mg tablets) While paying close attention to how much caffeine I would be getting. For the most part its been all good. I save a ton of money on caffeinated beverages, I avoid all the "toxic tag along' ingredients that are in many drinks. Or unfriendly ingredients, if you will. And its just nice to be able to get caffeine WITHOUT it requiring drinking too much, of some drink that may not be as healthy as one thinks. If at all.
Tablets make it soo much easier to get caffeinated in a controlled, safe, inexpensive, and healthy way.
Trying to go caffeine free because it's negative impact on hormones, it's been hard! I love coffee! (I've been using decaf)
Decaf still has caffeine, when I quit caffeine a few years ago I would have decaf and was still having issues and was told by a dr to stop the decaf because there is still a good amount in it.
Get lupin coffee hazelnut taste and caffeine free 😊
@_monicamjohnson_ The longer you've fed the addiction the longer it will take to get over it. Hang in there.
Thats BS because caffeine doesnt work that way.
I am aware of that most people in USA consider caffeine as a lethal drug but are still consuming tons of sugar without a second thought.
@@Spoons89631 it really only has very little caffeine in it. Dark chocolate has more.
I am watching this while sipping coffee as I’ve failed to abstain from it for just one week “starting Monday”. No wonder: coffee is a drug and a very addictive one. I’ve managed to do 30 days without caffeine before, but getting started again is the hardest.
After 30 you went back to it?
Exactly, aiming to have 1 cup a week. Which progressed to 2 and then to a cup every day.
@@oletrn I have tried the one cup per week many times and many times like you went to 2 cups and then right back on every day.
Other times when I have made it to 2 weeks off of it, I still think about it every day, like it is calling me. I hate that I have no control over it. I am starting again this is my 2nd day coffee free. I wish I could find another beverage that is rich like coffee with cream. I have tried chicory but I have a reaction to that. Have you found any substitutes that work for you?
After 30 days of no coffee... I woke up 😊
Drinking coffee made me drink less water. I was tired all the time, after starting the coffee withdrawal I did experience heavy headaches but after 4-5 days everything became normal and I did feel much better
I've been drinking coffee for 55 years with no noticeable ill effects. Once about 20 years ago I quit alcohol, tobacco, and coffee simultaneously and all cold turkey for over one year. Coffee was BY FAR the hardest thing to quit. Headaches and just felt lousy for a whole year until I started drinking coffee again. A cup of coffee every morning will not hurt you. I would never quit coffee again!
You felt terrible for a year after quiting coffee? I wonder, how did you cope with lack of caffeine when you were a child? Did you also feel terrible because you didnt have your cup of joe first thing before finger painting?
Sounds like your a little slow so I'll try to explain in terms you can understand. When I was a child I didn't have the habit of drinking coffee. You see I was too young. As I got older and started drinking coffee every day it became a habit. There are good habits and then there are bad habits. Drinking a cup of coffee every day is a good habit for me. If it's not a good habit for you Don't drink it. @@Tanaka1943
Agreed. Everyone should do what is best for them. You made the right decision for yourself.
This is a really great video that summarizes everything caffeine does. I love the fireworks metaphor and how you illustrated that there’s “no free energy.” I have attempted to quit 3 times before, but this fourth time feels right because I understand the mechanism and what it’s doing to my body. I’ve been drinking coffee since I was 13 (31 now) but it’s just not worth the anxiety and lack of focus anymore.
You should see what Dr. Daniel Amen says about the brain scans of people on caffeine!!!!
I switch to decaf and don’t regret it. Less heart palpitations and crashes in the middle of the day. And if I need caffeine, I still drink it. if you’re like me and had been doing it for 30 years, I would suggest maybe getting like a caffeine pill and cutting it a little slices until you wean slowly off. Even when I went down to 25 mg and stopped, I had headaches for six days. Take some ibuprofen when you get the caffeine headaches . You’ll get through it. It will be worth it
my coffee in the morning is a ritual. I'm retired and I rarely take a nap, I never have trouble falling asleep. thanks for all the info.
Same here:)
@@agnieszka422me too
Many (fitness) content creators spend a lot of time thinking about what is the next thing they should tell people to give up.
my drug addiction in the morning is my ritual
In day 11 no caffeine. Reason is I can never get enough, and even a little caffeine will cause me to injure myself during exercise and seems to slow or stop healing. I am also concerned about the decrease in oxygen to the brain. I am still having lethargy, it seems it can take 30 days plus to gain natural energy levels, from times I have quit before. I am also concerned with the Heart - Brain relationship. In that the Heart is forced to respond to the false flag of the stimulation created by constraint of blood vessels in the brain, eventually seems like its a brain calling wolf situation, when the heart in its response actually slows down to adjust to the constrained blood vessels to compensate. This means that the body in a sense outsmarts the caffeine or itself in adaptation. What this leads to is that I'll drink an energy drink and immediately need a nap sometimes. Does this track? Headaches were gone after 3 days. I think like when you hold a fist for a minute really tight. then open your hand, it hurts. Is that what it is like for the withdrawal headache as the blood vessels relax? I challenge the idea that caffeine improves cognitive function, I believe that it narrows the aperture of attention focusing intensity of the perceptions within the scope of routine behaviors, this is conflated to a cognitive boost but what is lost especially over time has not been discussed. Caffeine will help pass the time in a routine robot unfulfilling set of behaviors, help you ignore or tolerate natural distractions and discomfort, this is not really cognitive boost, if it were, everyone would be Integral Stage developmental methodological pluralist, inclusive and transformative pioneers of the next stage of human cognitive development for all the caffeine we consume.
I only drink water and coffee. I can’t imagine the rest of my life just drinking water. Coffee makes me happy
It’s not that “coffee makes your happy” but rather, not having coffee makes you miserable. That’s the whole point of quitting. If what you’re saying is true then you would be able to drink coffee for a month and stop for a month without any problems. What you will find is that’s not how addiction works.
Why are you here if you are so happy???
@@patricialanderos-d6ubecause I like learning and seeing new perspective. I also respect differences and have no problem with people being different than me. It may very well be better not to have coffee.
I suggest most drug users feel this way, when they contemplate freedom from the slavery of their drugs. To their addicted slave minds, not having their drug makes life seem…lifeless…not worthwhile…maybe even downright stupid. This passes. You got this…if you want. If not, well, ok. It’s not like it’s fentanyl.
Coffee doesn’t make you happy. The withdrawal relief makes you believe that it makes you happy.
Thanks for this video - I just quit Pepsi Max after 7 years of 2-3 x cans per day. Withdrawal is tough but I know this is the right move for my health.
Since OMAD eating style., ive decreased coffee intake drastically. As it turns out, im grossed out by black coffee - so what what i miss and crave most is NOT caffeine, but the cream and sweetner ( i was over consuming)
i cant drink coffee without cream , then it is better to cut out whole coffee
Someone has a better chance of quitting fentanyl than I do quitting coffee.
Weak!
I've tried several decafs, over 100 actually. I am like the decaf go-to guy for my friend group, since I have had issues with caffeine in the past. I find that naturally processed coffees (water decaffeination) is the best tasting, and the best for the earth to be honest. If you can find a certified organic one, that's even better. Grinding them fresh before brew is key, and keeping them in the freezer is even better if you buy in bulk. The best decaf coffee I have found is by a boutique roaster in New Jersey called Ambee Coffee Co., it's called Luna Decaf. Highly recommend.
In the mid-90s I took a college course called addictive processes. One of our assignments was to abstain from all forms of drugs for an entire week and then report on how it affected us. The most common drug was coffee and this had the most intense withdrawals most notably headaches. I'll never forget learning that and how surprised I was at that time learning how something as pervasive is coffee can be such a powerful drug. At that time I didn't even drink coffee and didn't even like it. But then like twenty or more years later I started drinking it because my boss at the time loved it and it was like a social thing. Now I'm so acclimated to coffee that it is a significantly enjoyable part of the morning routine. But I think you're spot-on with the benefits here and some of the issues with it. Perhaps there is a very specific fine-tuned amount and frequency that is ideal.
last line of your comment NOOOT
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Twenty years of drinking coffee and a month and a half of quiting it. First three weeks has been rough, but right now it's very nice. No more often anxiety attacks and sleep has become a bit better. The meds and supplements that I use seem to be more effective then when I drank coffee.
DELAY CAFEEINE FOR 90 MINUTES AFTER WAKING to clean off adenosine receptors! -Andrew Huberman
Great tip, thanks!❤
Coffee drinker since childhood. Started quitting by removing the sugar and only one cup in the AM. Then, every other day, Then, expanding off days to 2-3-4 and now I'm drinking more (distilled) water all day long, and don't want coffee. I had coffee recently and I hated the jitters. I didn't used to get them or maybe I didn't notice them before. This lasted for hours, it was awful. Shaking like an alcoholic. Back to water.
Not having coffee has done this to me: my mood has been stable, the overthinking is gone, anxious dreams are gone, I get ready for bed earlier, and physical pain upon waking up is nearly gone. I have more energy. Doing my daily chores doesn't feel like a chore.
Some days it takes me hours to feel awake in the morning but I expect that to improve, as well. I think this is coming from a habit of staring at a computer screen at night, which makes me go to bed too late. I'll fix that too!
A family member argued wiht me that coffee is not a drug. This person is obese, anxious, nervous, overthinker, chaotic life that she can't fix, argumentative, wakes up at 3am each night - and she drinks 3 cups of coffee every day.
I quit coffee 3 months ago, I felt terrible for a few weeks, now I don’t need it at all. It still smells amazing, but I am not going back.