The Cold Turkey Method?
Self-Help Books?
Dramatic Intervention Courtesy of Sexy Benjamin Bratt??? (ooo -- that doesn't sound like a bad idea!)
I'm in need of serious help. I'm tired of the cravings, tired of the headaches in between hits, and tired of trying to figure out ways to buy my small supplies that never seem to last long enough. Yellowing teeth. . . fluctuating weight . . . none of this is attractive.
My drug of choice?
My name is Rachel and I'm addicted to caffeine.
I know I've been talking about cutting back, and I tried. Really, I have. Last week, I tried for several wrenching hours one morning. It was A-W-F-U-L!!! Oh, my GOSH! Those were the longest 5 hours of my LIFE!!
Tuesday, I attempted to go the entire day without a drop of caffeine entering my feeble system. I even went so far as to make a cup of decaffeinated coffee, hoping that would trick my brain into believing my needs had been met.
My brain wasn't tricked. By 1 pm, I was jonesing BAD! But, I held out, trying to busy myself with other things. Then, the headache came. The world's largest elephants were slamming into the walls of my brain and sitting on my sinuses, frolicking in my despair. As each hour passed, they pounded and pounced on my poor "grey matter" with more and more force, trying to torture me into making REAL coffee.
I didn't give in . . . not that day anyway. But I sure did make some real coffee first thing the next morning, sighing with absolute relief as soon as the scent of hot coffee filled the air. That first cup of Sexy Joe (yes, I said FIRST) was pure heaven -- the best five minutes of my life! Afterwards, if I'd been in a movie, I would've lit a cigarette. IT. WAS. THAT. GOOD.
Now, I'm torn. I'm clearly Coffee's mistress -- there's no doubt about it -- but, how can I end this relationship when parting hurts so badly? I can't exactly write a "Dear Joe" letter . . .especially considering I normally do my best writing with a cup of coffee before me. That would be a little tacky, don't you think?
What's a girl to do? I can't think of any . . .um, excuse me. The coffee machine just beeped. It's time for me to sneak in a quickie with my caffeinated lover before the kid wakes up!
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Easy way to end your caffine addition...get pregnant :) Even the thought of a cup of joe discusting when I was with child...however, I am happy to say that my coffee love is back now in full force...
Oh I love, love your post today! I too am an addict! It haunts me! Believe it or not I've been up for 2:15 and still have yet to make my pot!! Shocking, isn't it! I did however already have an iced coffee! ;)
Now I'm gonna stalk you (follow you). Great blog! Thanks entrecard!
I'm a cold turkey sort of person. Remove it from the house & don't go anywhere where the item is available. No fake substitutes either. It sucks for 3-5 days but it doesn't work in the end.
Give up caffeine?? There are much worse things to be addicted to. I am having a date with my "friend" Iced Mocha (Starbucks of course) this morning and I can't wait.
If your really trying to kick the habit however, good luck with that.
LOL. You poor thing!
How about one regular cup of your "sexy Joe" in the morning and then decaf or half decaf/half regular the rest of the day?
Lol! I gave up caffeine when I was pregnant and breastfeeding my 6 and 4 yr olds. It was for such a long period that I can't handle caffeine these days, especially any past 4 or 5 pm. I'll be up all night!
Well My addiction of chocolate. Even more specific, Chocolate Brownies. Don't know how to get rid of this addiction. It's really hurting my attempt at weight loss!
I am addicted to caffeine as well! My drug of choice...Mt. Dew!!!
This post cracks me up! I too am a caffiene-aholic. I have no desire to give it up though! Good luck!
I'm joining the CA support group! I have no idea how i'd give it up...my Pepsi, Dr. Pepper and coffee are a part of my family!
I quit coffee twice, once when I was trying to get pregnant and again when I was pregnant with #2, and my trick was to take excedrin for the headaches. It has caffeine in it so it takes the edge off but not as much as my 3 cups a day did. Eventually I'd cut back to ibuprofen and then it'd be over. HOWEVER, as soon as I started drinking again I immediately started getting the headaches if I stopped. In the words of Ani DiFranco "They say and alcoholic is always an alcoholic, even if they're dry as my lips for years..." I guess it goes for any addiction. ;)
Move down here to Panama! It's so hot, humid and sticky every single hour of every single day, that you'll never want a cup of hot ANYTHING ever again!
Can you just stick to one cup in the afternoon?
You might try looking into different foods that are good for energy. You could come up with good recipes for your busymommycooks blog!!
One of my professor goes through about 40 cups of coffee a day (and no, that is NOT an exaggeration). By my 9:30am class with him, he is working on his 12th cup
I have the same problem! I have gone through all the headaches and mood swings. If you find a really great answer, please share it!
i'm addicted to my morning cup of coffee, too. only i don't need it when i'm home, only when i'm at work. is that wierd? anyway, sorry i can't help you!
LOL
Why fight the force? Go with it and enjoy sexy Joe is my advice!
If you find a cure, please drop by my place and let me know.
I too have an addiction. My drug of choice is the dreaded Dr. Pepper. Bad thing is it has LOTS of calories.
I get to car and drive to work excited that upon my arrival I can run to the stupid vending machine.
Pathetic.
I'm sorry, there is just no way I can give up my Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte'. Can't do it.
Don't think I can even give up my morning cup. I'm a slave to coffee too, I'm afraid!
So, would super bright teeth help you? I can make you Zoom trays when you come down and that way you'll have super white teeth to think of every time you drink Dr. Pepper!! :)
Don't fight it, Rachel...the pounding headaches aren't worth it!
Hmmm...I say EFF it and enjoy your addiction! There are a lot worse things you could be addicted to!
Or...try weaning yourself off (like breastfeeding). Start with cutting back by a half cup a day and in a year you should be caffeine free!
I get headaches on the days I don't have my morning coffee, but since I usually limit myself to one a day I'm not too worried. Try cutting down instead of cutting yourself off. Coffee is good, it's my little treat to myself. And at least it's not heroin. Mmm, pumpkin spice lattes. Okay, maybe it's a little like heroin. Good luck wrestling that monkey off your back. ;-)
My name is Rachel too and my caffeine of choice is CHOCOLATE... lol. Thanks for the post... I had no idea caffeine was not my friend! Gasp. I shall have to rethink my addiction... hmm.
drink loads and loads of water to curb the headaches!
Caffinated lover...ha!!
I love LOVE your writing style. Have I told you that? :)
I wish I could over you some insight on how to beat your addiction, but mine is no better, and I give up... I surrounded to it, I will no longer fight it... DIET COKE!!
Best of luck!
I would love to help you overcome your addiction..but I haven't overcame it myself..
Well, seeing as how I just cracked open the LAST can of Mt Dew in our house, I will probably be of NO help for you in this caffeine-addicted afternoon. I too, suffer from the same addiction...only I think the Mt Dew thing is a little worse...you know, high fructose syrup, erythorbic acid, yellow 5, etc. But as I said, this is my LAST can in the house and I plan on keeping it that way. Maybe you could just give your coffee pot to your neighboor and tell her under no circumstance is she to give it back to you. Ever. Then put your coffee grounds in the garden so maybe your vegetables will take on that coffee flavor :-)
That is my drug of choice too. When I drink a lot of coffee, my hubby knows I am stressed about something. I made my own half caf. Now it's usually only decaf for this gal. Although I drink the same amount, I don't get those headaches and serious jonsin'. Now, if only I can figure out that whole stained teeth thing.....
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I have no tips. I just love your post... and all your others. You have a way with words that makes reading your blog so much fun. I look forward to your posts in google reader. Thanks.
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