I was never much of a coffee drinker, but I was regularly in the habit of drinking a 24oz Diet Mountain Dew every day at lunchtime. One day, I missed my normal dose, and by three in the afternoon, I was completely non-functional. I couldn't accomplish anything that remotely involved thinking until I'd had my daily fix. After this had happened a number of times over several months, I started to wonder about my dependance on caffeine. I also came to realize that my sleep was drastically effected, the caffeine made me stay up late, but my schedule required waking up early, so I was not getting enough rest and, as I discovered later, not good quality rest to boot.

After doing some research about caffeine and its effect on the brain, I decided to wean myself off of it. I knew that going cold-turkey was going to be nearly impossible, so I went out and bought a 24-pack of 12 oz cans of Diet Mountain Dew and two 24-packs of Diet Dr. Pepper (which has less caffeine per serving than Mt. Dew). I progressed through all three 24-packs and then moved to something non-caffeinated. The first thing I noticed was that the 3 o'clock dead zone disappeared and also that I now needed more sleep. I went from averaging about 4-6 hours per night to nearly spot on 8 hours a night. In fact I found that even on days when I had no where to be and could afford to sleep in, I would sleep for almost exactly 8 hours and then wake up and (OMG!) not feel tired.

I maintained my caffeine free status for several years and these days I only drink caffeinated beverages on rare and fairly predictable occasions, such as when I know I will need the help staying awake past my normal bedtime. In particular, I find that I really miss the taste of Diet Mountain Dew and have one occasionally if I know I have a late night ahead. Tends to hit me like a sledgehammer these days, and I pretty much go cold turkey for a least a week afterwards to purge myself.

Good luck Nicola, I hope it works out for you,

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I took the challenge and I must say that it was smooth, I'm on my third week. I have replaced it with green tea, usually Jasmine green tea. I must also add that occasionally I do have an espresso.

My reason for the switching was not the caffeine in itself but the milk. Since I liked my coffee light and usually 4 to 6 in a day, I was actually drinking well over a cup of milk per day. Certainly not good for someone that says " no, I do not drink milk".

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I used to be a three cup a day coffee drinker, but with one sentence, my realtor convinced me to give up coffee and I haven't touched a drop of it since February.

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HaHa! You wanna see a real bitch? Take my coffee away! I am evil before coffee!! LOL!!

I have never tasted coffee before.... ive been tempted to but a nice cup of green tea always wins me over. if its anything like iced coffee then id never drink it anyway. YUK.

No can't Do. I did follow doctors instructions: "stop drinking coffee for at least one month" he said. Instructions were followed, BUT, on the third day my digestive system hadn't worked. Doctor said come back to your coffee. So, for me is a NO-No. I did try though.

I love coffee - regular drip. espresso, cappucino, latte, and anything else. I love the taste. I love the smell. I love the warmth. I often buy the beans and grind them fresh. Never, never, never instant.

I would like to think that I don't feel or need the caffeine, but have experienced the afternoon headache when I have for one reason or another missed my coffee during the morning. Love it.

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I noticed that he never drank coffee and I asked him why and he told me that the caffeine really isn't good for you. At that time, I was drinking 2-3 cups a day. I immediately followed his lead and haven't touched a cup of coffee since then (this was back in February). I don't know if he was persuasive or I'm just so incredibly smitten with him that his words override my emotions. Either way, I feel great since I kicked my coffee habit.

Now if he could only tell me not to eat foods with a high content of processed sugar, LOL.

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I average about 7 or 8 cups a day, it is totally like a drug and affects my mood greatly if I don't have it. Even my sleeping patterns! When I try to cut down on coffee I replace it with food so not really worth the extra pounds to quit haha.

To be fair I do try and quit every so now and then however I have an extremely stressful job so when shit hits the fan I reach for the gift God gave me to sort it all out

I need it. I don't drink soda much, and it really helps regulate my migraines. Without it, my system can get a bit "upset". LOL It is bad enough that I am a walking barometer, to cut coffee out would really cause some issues.

I like coffee ...2 in am ......then 2 afternoon ...then no more ..or i wont sleep ....

I'm not a coffee lover either .. tea for me same as the mature and older lady above me .. coughs.

if my life depending on that... yes of course but 3 coffees per day I have no risk to die from that!

argh ... I was sure you wouldnt look at the thread again .. honestly cant a guy do a lil stalking without getting caught ..