Withdrawal from coffee, or more specifically caffeine, since it is the addictive substance, can cause symptoms such as fatigue, headache, anxiety, weakness, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, decreased activity, irritability, nervousness, restlessness, and flu-like symptoms.
As the previously taken dose of caffeine increases, the likelihood of developing depressed mood, headaches and fatigue increases.
It is important to note that withdrawal symptoms occur not only with very high doses of caffeine, but also with relatively small amounts of 130 - 2,500 mg per day.
The effects of caffeine withdrawal begin between 6 and 43 hours after the last dose and last up to 9 days.
Caffeine withdrawal symptoms peak within 20-48 hours.
Interestingly, withdrawal symptoms have also been reported in studies of infants whose mothers consumed large amounts of caffeine during pregnancy.
These children experienced irritability or vomiting. These symptoms disappeared within a few days.
In teenagers, the effects of caffeine withdrawal are similar to those seen in some adults: drowsiness, fatigue, headaches.
When planning to quit coffee or caffeine in general, it is recommended to gradually wean yourself off the products that are its source.
So, replace brewed coffee with instant coffee first, and then decaffeinated coffee in the next step. In the initial stages of decaffeination, it is also useful to stick to the time of drinking decaffeinated coffee that the body is accustomed to.
If the goal is to stop drinking not only coffee but also caffeine along with it, or to reduce the amount of caffeine in the diet, it is necessary to know what is the source of caffeine: tea, energy drinks, cola drinks, chocolate, weight loss supplements, painkillers, some chewing gums and sweets.
So if after drinking liters of coffee every day, sudden withdrawal should be one of the changes that improve our lives, if you are struggling to keep your resolutions, it is worth seeking advice from a psychologist who will help you see the joys and benefits of life without addiction.
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