6 Signs of Caffeine Addiction

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I smoked for 40 yrs & took meds for epilepsy. Now meds for Depression.
The good effect of meds is over-balanced by the negative side effects .
The cigs I eliminated by first acknowledging I was a nicotene addict & wanted to lower the daily amount of nicotene before I went cold turkey because I wanted to work.
Each month I lowered the no. of cigs I was smoking by 2. I first went from 20 @ da to 18 a day for that month , then 16 the next & 14 and so on. When at 8 one can pause & go 1 less per mo., then when at 4 or 5 & you really want to, go Cold turkey from the 4. The nicotene in 4 is less than 20 & easier to deal with. During this, drink water, never pop or have sugar items, keep produce handy to munch on. Think of the thousands you will save!
elaine.

elaine 12:08PM July 27, 2010

I still don't know the 6 signs of caffine addiction, even though I know for a fact that I am addicted to coffee. All that I learned is the 6 systems of withdrawal.

David of GA 8:01AM July 27, 2010

drink green tea!

sergio of CA 5:22AM July 27, 2010

I take a lot of medicine for depression and psychosis. These drugs cause fatigue and lethergy. If I don't have my "upper" of caffeine, I can't make it through the day. Typical day is at least four cups of coffee. But, *sheepishly*, I am addicted!

Beverly of FL 12:24AM July 27, 2010

By the time I arrive at the office each morning (before 7a.m.) I have already gone through a 12-cup put at home. During the summer I drink iced coffee. However, I don't dilute the coffee with ice cubes, I fill one ice tray with coffee to make coffee cubes. Anything less than a 12-cup pot in a 24-hour period and the caffeine withdrawal headaches begin.

Phil of TX 9:51PM July 26, 2010

YUP, I had a red face: 'rosacia' from the effects of caffeine. Doctor recommended reducing my intake gradually. That worked. I rarely drink caffeinated sodas but have at least a couple cups of cafe' daily. Not enough to cause the rosacia. Another effect is sensitivity to cold air resulting in headaches even while drinking my usual coffee schedule.

Ben of LA 7:44PM July 26, 2010

WOW YEP THOSE ALL SOUND FAMILAIR I JUST DID THAT THIS WEEKEND GOT A HEADACHE AND TOOK 2 DRINKS OF MD AND IT WAS GONE.

KP of OH 7:27PM July 26, 2010

I drink 10 cups a day. been doing that for 50 years...
still here ,and doing fine

joseph of WA 6:06PM July 26, 2010

I know for sure all those signs are right and I experience them again in this weekend coz I did not have a chance to take coffee all day and sure enough at night I had that old headache. The remedy of it for me is - take over the counter pain killer, turn the light off, in a quiet room, try to sleep which will allow me to feel the dizziness and will take the headache away. Then if you are hungry eat light if not then keep on sleeping. Next morning as soon as you wake up grab the strongest cup of coffee and recharge you, you'll be fine.

Caffeine_addict of CA 3:38PM July 26, 2010

A doctor told me years ago "The Secret to a Long and Healthy Life":
Moderation in ALL things. (Very difficult for us Americans) Think about it, this applies to anything; eating, sleeping, working out, sex, medications, work, recreation, buying stuff, coffee, the list goes on. I wish you luck in your moderation.

Mike Johnston of NC 3:00PM July 26, 2010