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I quit a heavy coffee habit recently. I cut my caffeine in half each day (and went from a quarter cup to zero) I did experience some withdrawal symptoms, inclu

by geebee 9y ago

I quit a heavy coffee habit recently. I cut my caffeine in half each day (and went from a quarter cup to zero) I did experience some withdrawal symptoms, including headache, lethargy, and some mild but notable depression. The worst of it was over in a couple of days, I'd say the full deal took about a week and a half. Not a load of fun but honestly not that bad considering I was a heavy coffee drinker for 30 years. I'd recommend drawing down a little slower than 50% a day. Maybe a third or quarter? Either way don't go cold turkey definitely draw down.

ctrijueque 9y ago
I've been out out caffeine since January because I did something similar (and got similar withdrawal symptoms): I started by mixing regular coffee beans with decaf ones. First two weeks I used a 25/75% decaf to regular mix, next two weeks 50/50%, then 75%/25%, etc. The key for my was finding good quality (and expensive) decaf coffe beans. After triying differente brands I settled with Lavazza.