I've found it's better to quit caffeine cold-turkey than to try and dabble in it. In my experience, headaches the first two days, and about a week of not feeling super-energetic. By day two, though, my sleep is amazing! The only downside I've found is that, decaffeinated, I can't crank out the work quite as fast. On the plus side, I'm le…
I've found it's better to quit caffeine cold-turkey than to try and dabble in it. In my experience, headaches the first two days, and about a week of not feeling super-energetic. By day two, though, my sleep is amazing! The only downside I've found is that, decaffeinated, I can't crank out the work quite as fast. On the plus side, I'm less irritable, less anxious, and sleep so deeply! If you've never done it, you should give it a try.
David- I once quit caffeine for 6 months or so. I was able to function at my job, but the fog never quite lifted. And while the job was largely a physical one it did require great attention to detail. It certainly wasn't creative by any stretch. It's the desire to be "creative" that is the problem.
I have to say I am very much liking the improved sleep. That's a big plus. Like I said, it may outweigh whatever impulse there is to be "creative" and "achieve".
I've found it's better to quit caffeine cold-turkey than to try and dabble in it. In my experience, headaches the first two days, and about a week of not feeling super-energetic. By day two, though, my sleep is amazing! The only downside I've found is that, decaffeinated, I can't crank out the work quite as fast. On the plus side, I'm less irritable, less anxious, and sleep so deeply! If you've never done it, you should give it a try.
David- I once quit caffeine for 6 months or so. I was able to function at my job, but the fog never quite lifted. And while the job was largely a physical one it did require great attention to detail. It certainly wasn't creative by any stretch. It's the desire to be "creative" that is the problem.
I have to say I am very much liking the improved sleep. That's a big plus. Like I said, it may outweigh whatever impulse there is to be "creative" and "achieve".
-Jack