u/chedda2025

The discernible hard part of cold turkey is done. Now just riding out the waves of longer term brain and body remodeling. A little agitated, no motivation to do work (although that is standard). But im going to make a speech today.

Everyone here in this subreddit knows something that the rest of the world doesn't. We have unlocked a secret that it seems no one else wants to hear. Lower anxiety, less cortisol, deep calm, sustainable energy. Better sleep, less cravings, less impulsively, better focus.

If anyone sold a pill with all those benefits people would be screaming for more. We have the pill. Its as 'simple' as avoiding caffeine.

Caffeine will soon go the way of cigarettes and alcohol. Once more people wake up. Did you know its been 27 years since Caffeine Blues was published? And there hasn't been another as thoroughly researched book on caffeine since then? Why?

I'm done with caffeine I don't care if I have to go home early, leave the party, leave the festivals for a nap. I'm protecting my health and sanity from now on.

I would like to formally announce that yesterday I had some of the classic benefits I've noticed in the past when getting off caffeine.

I went to my weekly Yin yoga class (highly recommend by the way one of the most relaxing things ever and the highlight of my week usually) and as I was stretching each movement felt SO GOOD. I had heightened awareness of my body and how GOOD it feels to stretch or move.

Other than that, still some nerve sensitivity in the neck back and legs but getting better. Able to stay awake through the day but did have a little nap 2 days ago before dinner.

I also experienced some of the "calmness" of which id noticed previous times getting off caffeine. Its like you understand finally what calm feels like after a lifetime of overstimulation.

Anyway there is some positive points.