Breaking An Addiction

Old 01-23-2011, 12:40 AM
  #1  
Super Member
Thread Starter
 
Alu_Rathbone's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: At the beach, drinking a mojito
Posts: 1,743
Default

So I've come to think that I might possibly have a caffeine addiction. I took notice back in December, but it was quickly fixed with Earl Grey Tea and soda.

Then I started back at school, started drinking the Ice Chai, and last weekend and this weekend, when I don't have the tea, I get severe headaches.

At first I thought I was dehydrated, so I've been drinking water and what not to reverse that. That did nothing, so then I talked to my Mom and Dad about it and they both think it might be the caffeine intake. Chai tea has a very high caffeine rating, higher than most coffee. I say that because I've tried drinking coffee and it only helps a bit.

Last weekend I thought I had a cold but that was not it, and this weekend my headaches returned, and Motrin as barely helped....

Should I ride it out and not take in anymore caffeine? Will this help?
Alu_Rathbone is offline  
Old 01-23-2011, 12:51 AM
  #2  
Super Member
 
Kooklabell's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: RVing in USA and Canada
Posts: 1,413
Default

Sounds like caffeine withdrawl. BTW, Tea has more caffeine than coffee as does some sodas. If you want to eliminate caffeine from your intake - stop all of it. Water and herb tea is nice. PS - watch for weight gain as well as headaches for about a week/week and a half.
Kooklabell is offline  
Old 01-23-2011, 01:09 AM
  #3  
Junior Member
 
wanna be quilter's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: S. Wales UK
Posts: 204
Default

Try decaf coffee and tea, kinder on kidneys and bladder too. You may still have headches for a week or so until the caffeine goes out of your system, I drink decaf all the time and cannot tell the difference in taste.
wanna be quilter is offline  
Old 01-23-2011, 01:13 AM
  #4  
Super Member
Thread Starter
 
Alu_Rathbone's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: At the beach, drinking a mojito
Posts: 1,743
Default

Cool! Thank you. I'll definitely try that.
Alu_Rathbone is offline  
Old 01-23-2011, 01:25 AM
  #5  
Super Member
 
jemma's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: adelaide /australia
Posts: 1,390
Default

decaf is hightey processed ???safety water+++++
jemma is offline  
Old 01-23-2011, 01:48 AM
  #6  
Super Member
 
Rainy Day's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Melbourne Victoria Australia
Posts: 1,087
Default

http://www.energyfiend.com/the-caffeine-database
this is a list of how much caffeine is in most drinks.
Cheers
Rain
Rainy Day is offline  
Old 01-23-2011, 07:44 AM
  #7  
Senior Member
 
hannajo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Posts: 814
Default

I have the same addiction, and it bothers me that a THING can have such control and power over me. It's tough for you now with the headaches, but think about the freedom you will have once you conquer it. Good luck, and keep us posted.
hannajo is offline  
Old 01-23-2011, 08:14 AM
  #8  
Senior Member
 
geckogirl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Louisiana / Alabama
Posts: 342
Default

Are you still drinking things that have sugar in them as opposed to things with caffeine in them?? That could be a BIG part of the problem there ... you can wean yourself off of caffeine but you still need to have drinks with sugar in them and then over time you can wean yourself off of those :)

I drink A LOT of different juices because they have sugar in them but they don't have the caffeine
geckogirl is offline  
Old 01-23-2011, 09:51 AM
  #9  
Power Poster
 
amma's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Out searching for some sunshine :-)
Posts: 58,856
Default

To get rid of the headaches, drink a SMALL amount of caffeine a few times a day and wean your self off. Otherwise, you will suffer from the headaches.

Green teas have as much caffeine as coffee... it pays to read labels :wink: :D:D:D
amma is offline  
Old 01-23-2011, 11:27 AM
  #10  
Kas
Super Member
 
Kas's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Renton, WA
Posts: 2,045
Default

I agree it is the caffeine. I was at my inlaws once and developed a whopper of a headache that wouldn't go away. I was maxing out my Tylenol limits with no relief. My MIL asked me if I drank a lot of coffee at home. Yep. She informed me that theirs was decaff because of FIL's cholesterol levels! We made an emergency visit to Starbucks! I was cured. Wean yourself slowly to avoid the headache. Mine was crippling.
Kas is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
mamatobugboo
Main
13
10-20-2010 08:51 AM
bebe
Main
10
10-13-2009 10:46 AM
Angie
Pictures
19
05-19-2009 08:06 PM
tlrnhi
Pictures
45
04-30-2009 02:54 PM
DJ
Main
34
03-13-2009 04:51 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


FREE Quilting Newsletter