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post 1614101291 08-20-2020, 11:24 AM
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Any of you brahs quit caffeine?

Master race 1-2 cups of black coffee crew, but just curious to see if anyone saw any benefits once quitting?
post 1614108271 08-20-2020, 12:49 PM
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Currently two weeks since my last cup. Was drinking 1-2 strong cups a day usually mid morning. Reduced anxiety, afternoon slump and acid reflux problems I was having. Overall worth it for me and I'd recommend people try at least a couple weeks before deciding. It's amazing how stable my energy is even after work.

If you do try it, I'd recommend starting quitting on Friday and getting the worse of the detox symptoms over the weekend. I had a pounding headache and major sleepiness the first few days but feeling good now.
post 1614110051 08-20-2020, 01:10 PM
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In 2008 I was taking high blood pressure medication that interacted with caffeine in a weird way; when I drank coffee, felt like I was going to have a heart attack. In April 2008 I had my room mate call 911 and I quit cold turkey for six months.

In October 2008 I hadn’t learned my lesson, so I tried coffee again and had the same weird reaction but didn’t go to hospital. Learned my lesson and haven’t drank caffeine since.

I miss Dr. Pepper the most, that would be the first caffeine laden beverage I would try if I went back to caffeine.
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post 1614110221 08-20-2020, 01:12 PM
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i go like 8 weeks without caffeine then take pre work out for like 2-3 weeks repeat

gives me best workouts and you feel like a virgin again like it actually gives you energy

i was at point when i drank coffee just to feel normal and i realized that was dumb as fuk
post 1614120071 08-20-2020, 02:49 PM
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post 1614120131 08-20-2020, 02:50 PM
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no reason to quit, but plenty of reason to switch to green tea srs
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post 1614120351 08-20-2020, 02:51 PM
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Never not hopped up on something crew.

really taking a liking to G fuel lately instead of coffee, energy it provides seems alot cleaner. and I sip it much more casually than coffee because i'm not trying to get it down while its hot/cold etc.

these gamers might be onto something with this product. tastes good too. 15 cals a scoop.
post 1614120541 08-20-2020, 02:53 PM
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Used to take like 6-800mg over the course of a day like a moron.

Now I'm down to 100mg/day from a pill ( I hate coffee ).

The above poster who does 8 weeks off 2-3 weeks on has the kind of idea I'm looking for.
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post 1614121261 08-20-2020, 02:59 PM
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Actually just started trying to stop after drinking probably 3-4 cups a day for 15 years. Was an idiot and went cold turkey and 4 days of some of the worst headaches I've ever had followed.

Been about 3 weeks now and honestly, I don't feel any real changes positive or negative. Going to try for a few more weeks at least though.
post 1614121331 08-20-2020, 03:00 PM
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nothing wrong with a little caffeine. coffee is an antioxidant. Italians have been drinking it for centuries and we've created the greatest masterpieces of the world, we look young, and we live forever.
post 1614121371 08-20-2020, 03:01 PM
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Quit due to quarantine. since I would only drink the free coffee at work. I notice almost 0 difference. I still get tired mid afternoon, still wake up middle of the night sometimes. once I go back to work will start drinking coffee again. Coffee is one of life's simple good pleasures. One of the few constants in a world that is going to **** fast.

I felt best with caffeine when I only had 1 cup a day, only on days I worked (so 5 cups a week) any more than that you'll start building tolerance.
post 1614121391 08-20-2020, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted By Ratfish⏩
no reason to quit, but plenty of reason to switch to green tea srs
black tea has a higher caffeine content and is closer to being coffee without being too extreme


But i'll stick to coffee, I don't think it's that bad
post 1614121561 08-20-2020, 03:03 PM
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Anonkunbrah is currently trying to quit it, ask him srs.
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post 1614205281 08-21-2020, 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted By deeAvi⏩
i go like 8 weeks without caffeine then take pre work out for like 2-3 weeks repeat

gives me best workouts and you feel like a virgin again like it actually gives you energy

i was at point when i drank coffee just to feel normal and i realized that was dumb as fuk
That sounds like a good plan, to prevent developing a tolerance for caffeine. How did you come up with this? Did you learn from someone or an article, or did you figure it out yourself?
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post 1614205471 08-21-2020, 12:22 PM
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Hot coffee is the best part of the morning

The anxiety an hour after for me sucks though. Still drink it...
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post 1614205661 08-21-2020, 12:24 PM
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post 1614206041 08-21-2020, 12:28 PM
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Yup quit.

Much more calm now.
post 1614209821 08-21-2020, 01:04 PM
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It's been a part of my daily routine now I can't imagine life without it
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post 1614210251 08-21-2020, 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted By stewartrochet⏩
Master race 1-2 cups of black coffee crew, but just curious to see if anyone saw any benefits once quitting?
I stay away from it. I'm already hyper & nervous
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post 1614210801 08-21-2020, 01:14 PM
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i have a serious caffeine problem so very soon i am going to try to cut way down, but that time is not today
post 1614231321 08-21-2020, 05:21 PM
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Just lol at *******s who quit caffein
post 1614231391 08-21-2020, 05:22 PM
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I have no desire to quit.
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