Comments on: How to Give Up Coffee

on 10/24/2007 Drink extra water to help flush your system clean. A nice alternative is Dandelion "coffee".

on 7/29/2007 I gave up coffe-I had headaches for three days (use advil) and felt fine for about four days after that. Then I started to feel like I had the flu, had headaches, cramping, sweating, nausea, and couldn't sleep. That lasted for three days. If you drink excessive amounts of coffee (72 ounces a day) expect this to happen to you. It is just withdrawal.

on 8/8/2006 If you have been drinking a whole cup of coffee each time, start drinking only a few sips. That way you get the taste of coffee and the satisfaction that you had coffee.

on 2/1/2006 Keep your mind active the second you start feeling the slump or headaches. Find something to do that you enjoy. Find someone to talk to. Stay away from your boss or people who give you more headaches. Talk with your friends or family for a few minutes. Your mind will be more active after engaging in a lively conversation or just doing something you enjoy to forget that you have the coffee headache.

on 11/22/2005 Dandelion root is an excellent alternative to coffee, and tastes are quite similar. It is available in many natural food stores, in the coffee or coffee substitute sections. A nice way to replace the coffee ritual!

on 11/22/2005 Know that if you stop cold turkey, do it on a Friday so you have the weekend to get over it. The withdrawal lasts about three days. I did it this way and, after 3 days, I felt much better.

on 11/22/2005 One thing that revives your brain when you hit that slump is to go outside for 5 minutes and breathe fresh air. And drinking pure orange juice also helps.

on 11/22/2005 When making your coffee in a drip machine every morning, gradually use less than what you normally use until it's so weak you can stop altogether without the horrible headache.

on 11/22/2005 There is a homeopathic remedy for caffeine withdrawl that helps with headaches & general malaise. I've used it and it works great.

on 11/22/2005 Having a decent breakfast is a great way to wake yourself up without coffee, and keep you energized throughout the day. Avoid sugary meals, like donuts or pastries. Go for pancakes, cereal, things along those lines to start your day off.