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Do you have experience quitting caffeine? How long did it take to get back to baseline?

I've been without caffeine for 2 weeks. Mood and motivation are not back yet.

Wanted to sleep better and have a regular heartbeat. Feeling more calm now, but I'm not sure if this is worth it 😄 I've developed a deep association between coffee and coding over the years.

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You can try matcha tee

Deleted Account · 139w

Quit with every pregnancy… it’s the #DESIRE that pushes the #NEED MAYBE 🤔

mattybs · 139w

Took me a couple weeks but by then I felt great. Maybe stick it out a little longer. What I will say is once you actually have caffeine again - WHOA. Feels very different after getting to baseline.

chancellor · 139w

Quitting caffeine is a chore, but it can only really be achieved meaningfully with proper diet. Caffeine isn't energy. My question for would be what do you eat? Without a nutrient-rich, animal based diet, you will struggle with this. I drank coffee for 15 years and quit in January. I feel great but...

chancellor · 139w

I would stay away from tea and other chemicals as well.

Quitting caffeine was my resolution this year, after a health scare last December. It's not been a problem in general, I try to compensate with more sleep...

Sjors Provoost (possibly compromised) · 139w

If you define "baseline" as how you feel on caffeine the answer might be never. I haven't read any good studies on this, so just guessing. But it would not surprise me if caffeine simply increases motivation and improves mood above baseline. In that case your choice is between living with slightly ...

StackinBeets · 139w

I don't get the caffeine thing, never did. I'm always switching between like 7 coffees a day for months, then a few months of no coffee. And I always feel better during the periods that I'm not drinking it, but I just like the taste. Biggest difference is my level of interaction with the toilet lol....

Yes. Having a coffee once on a weekend can help instead of cold turkey. Or switch from espresso to instant. But usually for me it’s about a month before I feel like a normal human without the coffee. 100% agree that coffee and code is an unbeatable combo.

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Michael Welnick · 139w

I have tried several times and even after two months I still felt terrible. Now I drink matcha most days, never exceed 100mg and never have caffeine after 10AM. Check this subreddit https://www.reddit.com/r/decaf/s/Oz5UmksGI3 some people say it can take a year to fully reset

Mike Dilger ☑️ · 139w

I've quit multiple times. Generally I need a small amount to avoid the headaches as I taper off. And then I sleep a lot. But afterwards I'm normal and my energy levels are more steady. I'm drinking coffee regularly now for health reasons. I don't use robusta which has too much caffeine, and I don't...

Switch to 100% arabica like Mike said, and expresso shots have less caffeine than drip coffee. If you want the same volume make it americano. Tastes better, too )

Strategister · 139w

Hey Martti, (and all others struggling with #health) Considering coffee or other foods or drinks in isolation is like analysing Lightning without understanding Layer 1. Layer 1: The body is a complex machine striving for perfection, but subject to the laws of toxicity and deficiency. Compare it t...

𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫 · 139w

the deep sleep is definitely worth it 💪

I have no sleep problems but felt not so good with 5-8 coffees/day. Currently I do 1 caffeine coffee in the morning and a few w/o caffeine through the day.

If you don't want to give up caffeine entirely I've found yerba maté to be a lot more pleasant than coffee.

[NPC] Tony · 139w

I switched out coffee for green tea and jasmin, it has some amounts of natural caffeine that pacifies the receptors but doesn't give jitters. Also reuse the same leaves for the second cup or just pour out the first brew into the sink to dodge the caffeine entirely. The second brew should have a sm...

Le Pleb Royale - SF · 139w

I tried. I went FOUR MONTHS WITHOUT coffee. Did not notice an improvement. Was more lethargic and tired than ever.

ChipTuner · 139w

Its been about 4 years now. About 2 ounces of most black coffee in about 5-10 mins is enough to really feel it. If I ever have a tea or coffee I have about 8 oz over about 6 hours usually. I used to be a 2-3 coffee/energy drink person, for about 6 years prior. I have gotten used to coffee/tea at roo...

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TeslaLiberty · 139w

Replace it with tea or decaf coffee ?

MAHDOOD · 139w

I quit coffee in 2022 and I think it took me maybe 3 days? It was definitely less than a week to move on from it and I used to drink it twice a day. You definitely should be at baseline by now. My guess is your diet and/or digestion is messed up.

Justin_Tokyo ⚡️ · 139w

Of all the mugs available in the market, you went for this one, wow 🤩 ! Just like me. 😎

there were 3 stages, first one one I quite and wanted it for about 1 week, than after a week I could say no to it but for next 3-4 week I felt weak and slowly and after about 2-3 month I started feel better and quite afraid of taking coffeine back

Buckwheat tea is a delicious alternative

quitting coffee ain't worth it :) just don't drink any after midday. just talking from personal experience and not with any medical capacity..

Coddiwompler59 · 139w

Try Cannabis Oil - THC is the best... Deep sleep, no dreaming and incredibly refreshed wake up.

DannyGladiolas · 139w

I had a couple of times. Before quitting entirely I start by brewing some decaf beans.

remyers · 139w

I tapered - half-caf for awhile, then switched to herbal tea. I never did just decaf coffee though - taste was too bad. I've been off caffeine now for about about a year. My biggest problem is that it's awkward at social gatherings, so I usually have herbal tea in those cases. I can't say how long i...

Duchess · 139w

I do this from time to time so I can lower my caffeine tolerance and I would say the main things I think help me are: - having a glass of room temp water right when I wake up (just keep the water by your bedside) - getting into the kitchen and making a glass of lemon water before eating anything - ...

Byte me · 139w

4 terrible days of pure panic then I was good

Patoshi · 138w

Coffee has more health benefits than its contraindications, it is good for the heart and accompanies the mind. And if not, drink yerba mate 🧉

Kim Stock · 138w

You must be into Java.

@yogawithlois · 138w

Things should be getting easier now that it's been 2 weeks. 🥳 Tulsi herbal tea is an adoptogen and will help relax your nervous system and improve response to stress over time. Try a cup at night before bed to improve sleep. For more energy, try eating an orange in the morning... Do some yoga ...

Martialis · 128w

Took me about a month to adjust from 4 or 5 strong stove-top coffees a day to zero caffeine at all. This was 4 years ago now and I've never looked back.