Quitting Caffeine Cold Turkey is HARD!

[Journeyman]

I didn't realize it would be, I didn't drink Coke for the energy, but over the past 4 days I have had the weirdest symptoms, muscle stiffness, lethargic, overall fatigued, and I just don't feel the same...really hard to explain


Then today I researched caffeine withdrawal symptoms and found out these are all major symptoms, and it was wise to quit caffeine SLOWLY

They aint kidding!

Also Caffeine free Coke does not taste the same, probably 90% of my caffeine intake was from Coca Cola and I have switched to Caffeine Free Coke, does not quite taste the same, I didn't realize caffeine would change the taste...

this sucks:drink: I don't like the gold can either.


top 5 symptoms

headache, fatigue or drowsiness
dysphoric mood including depression and irritability
difficulty concentrating
flu-like symptoms of nausea, vomiting
muscle pain or stiffness

 

[RobFunk]

It's damn near impossible cold turkey

Gradual come off, it is'nt too bad. Especially if you are excercising.

 

[coconutman]

Stop drinking Coke of any kind. That thing is horrible for your body. Drink tea instead or some juices. Smoke a blunt or two =)

 

[LineTamer+]

not sure when those symptoms go away either.

I am the only one in the office that doesnt drink coffee or pound the soda's and i feel like i am the lathargic.

Most people cant even operate untill they get the coffee fix in the morn.

I drink green tea now, but dont notice much a difference.

 

[Formula35]

I'm working on stopping Pepsi as we speak. I've been having these weird muscle twitches lately and my Doc thinks it may be too much caffeine. I usualy drink between 3-5 cans of Pepsi a day. I havnt had one in 3 days now. I dont really feel any physical symptoms yet. But mentally, I've been craving a Pepsi so bad i cant stand it!!! Still twitching though..:sad3:

 

[MRPOOPS]

Drinking Pepsi Will Make Your Nickname Chubby Checker!

If You Need Caffeine Drink A Cup Of Joe. The Soda Will Make Your Waist Grow

 

[Journeyman]

Drinking Pepsi Will Make Your Nickname Chubby Checker!

If You Need Caffeine Drink A Cup Of Joe. The Soda Will Make Your Waist Grow

140 empty calories in each 12 oz can.

 

[redpimp]

I'm working on stopping Pepsi as we speak. I've been having these weird muscle twitches lately and my Doc thinks it may be too much caffeine. I usualy drink between 3-5 cans of Pepsi a day. I havnt had one in 3 days now. I dont really feel any physical symptoms yet. But mentally, I've been craving a Pepsi so bad i cant stand it!!! Still twitching though..:sad3:

I used to go through a twenty four pack in a week!!!


I have not drunk coke (or pepsi) in over 3 months but i drink tea every morning and a red bull before going to the gym....This is because i experience some light drowsiness around 5-6pm

 

[Ragingstorm]

wow never realized it had so many side effects



i have Tourettes and my new doc said it would be best to quit

 

[Dante]

Love 1 coke a day......it just tastes good:drink: we are all going to die of something

 

[bullring]

smoke some crack for energy.