tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post91511458908522315..comments2024-03-27T21:15:22.992-07:00Comments on Heart of Light: DeprivedRachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06819528155575569595noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-23677892660043786952012-06-26T09:29:54.325-07:002012-06-26T09:29:54.325-07:00I'm so jealous that you were able to give it u...I'm so jealous that you were able to give it up without headaches. I *tried* giving up caffeine (coffee and my once a day diet soda) and I literally got sick. I had to stay in bed where it was nice and dark and cool. It was terrible. Needless to say, I still drink my coffee and my diet soda. I want to quit-- it's just so hard!Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02906237612864604740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-9362396754267575862011-10-25T17:52:26.964-07:002011-10-25T17:52:26.964-07:00I have been having palpitations recently and think...I have been having palpitations recently and think it has to do with reintroducing caffeine into my diet after going off it while i was pregnant. Like many others here, i love the idea of coffee and will find it hard to give it up. But i think i must. Because this anxiety is not fun to live with.Genevievehttp://genevievejohn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-66477864303576717312011-07-12T14:05:16.278-07:002011-07-12T14:05:16.278-07:00Ditto!!
I never liked coffee to begin with and nev...Ditto!!<br />I never liked coffee to begin with and never had more than 2 cups a week or so but I hated how it became a crutch/ perceived comfort. I'm lucky to be a huge tea lover so chai, jasmine and green tea, get me through the slump.<br />Just found your blog btw, great posts, great recipes:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-76947710161175508302011-05-18T12:43:52.257-07:002011-05-18T12:43:52.257-07:00At first, it's really hard to give up on somet...At first, it's really hard to give up on something that's been a part of you for the longest time. But if quitting on coffee will really help you a lot, then it is fine. So, how have you been since the no-caffeine days started? At least, aside from panic attacks, other adverse effects also go out. No more stained teeth, among other things.Wilton Winrowhttp://www.miamidentist4u.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-37316511779540607702011-04-25T07:23:46.924-07:002011-04-25T07:23:46.924-07:00I just gave up coffee for a similar reasons - it w...I just gave up coffee for a similar reasons - it was making my heart race a bit each morning. I couldn't tell if it was physiological or psychological, but either way, it freaked me out. I was lucky and didn't suffer any withdrawl headaches, and I have allowed myself tea and chocolate (I think decaf coffee just has less caffeine; herbal tea has zero) but I still miss the IDEA of coffee a lot. Especially when I'm out.Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13537148941452235301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-91838695109053055052011-04-19T20:03:59.315-07:002011-04-19T20:03:59.315-07:00just found your lovely blog & am so excited! ...just found your lovely blog & am so excited! this post especially spoke to me as i attempted a caffeine break a few months back and i too went through withdrawals from having the comfort of a coffee cup in my hand. wishing you luck!!!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02990304760480668300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-81752993608137778822011-04-10T23:20:38.712-07:002011-04-10T23:20:38.712-07:00I stopped drinking coffee for about 8 months and I...I stopped drinking coffee for about 8 months and I noticed a big difference in both my anxiety and my moods. I suffer from anxiety as well and I can't handle a lot of caffeine any more. I've always had problems sleeping and when I cut out caffeine I noticed that I was able to fall asleep easier. If I didn't love coffee so much I bet I would be a healthier person.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10093070141976635997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-24658075584620900932011-04-10T14:54:15.018-07:002011-04-10T14:54:15.018-07:00Thank you, Rachel. I think this is just what I nee...Thank you, Rachel. I think this is just what I needed to read to seriously consider doing the same thing...for very similar reasons. Anxiety, be gone (or, at least diminish)!Helennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-1841623588298363782011-04-10T09:31:41.329-07:002011-04-10T09:31:41.329-07:00I gave up coffee for lent, so I know what you mean...I gave up coffee for lent, so I know what you mean!Michelle {lovely little things}https://www.blogger.com/profile/15767111489206858130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-52057914756166401242011-04-10T07:42:41.400-07:002011-04-10T07:42:41.400-07:00such an interesting topic, thanks for sharing. i ...such an interesting topic, thanks for sharing. i have always had a low threshold for caffeine. it makes my heart race/pound, and i feel 'unsettled'. my good friend bonnie is a tiny little pixie of a woman, she might weigh 90 lbs. bon drinks several cups of strong, black coffee each morning, saying if she goes without, there will be the migraine consequence. this has always made me crazy b/c i can't figure out why bon can drink coffee like a burly sailor and i can't. rachel on a good note, i had anxiety attacks in my late 20's...and the good news is they faded with time. don't know what was the turning point. but haven't had one in years. while i was going through them, i probably could not have read this blog convo without igniting panic. so, treat them like a visitor. and eventually an unwelcome one. xoxo kathiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-81108464448590923472011-04-09T21:47:15.993-07:002011-04-09T21:47:15.993-07:00I'm so thankful I stumbled upon this blog! I&#...I'm so thankful I stumbled upon this blog! I'm in my junior year of college and have been feeling really stressed, even though my course load isn't that bad. After this post, I thought about my caffeine intake and it seems like the stress and the caffeine are related. My vice is classic coke. It'll be hard to give up, but if all of you commenters above have given it up, maybe I can too? Going for it!JulieWilliamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12261108883338893850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-44290577186345007052011-04-09T05:54:04.644-07:002011-04-09T05:54:04.644-07:00I'm a big anxiety sufferer too. I've cut o...I'm a big anxiety sufferer too. I've cut out alcohol, caffeine, and a lot of sugar for a while ago now. Out of all of these, I actually think that reducing sugar has made the most difference.<br /><br />I drink naturally decaffeinated tea and coffee now sometimes. I mustn't be a connoisseur because I can't detect a big difference in taste. Hardcore enthusiasts would be horrified!amberhttp://wabiwabi.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-43912043359751831102011-04-08T15:13:58.413-07:002011-04-08T15:13:58.413-07:00@ the sweet people who suggested herbal tea - That...@ the sweet people who suggested herbal tea - That would be the logical move, but I've never been able to get into herbal tea. I've tried and failed multiple times. I really like plain black tea, and herbal seems to be a completely different thing, sadly. <br /><br />@ anon 12:04 - Oh, I can definitely tell that my tea has much less caffeine than coffee! I (used to) drink several cups of tea daily but coffee was a once in a while treat. I can tell that the caffeine in my daily tea was taking a toll on me - I might be more sensitive, and I definitely drink more (and stronger) tea than many people. <br /><br />@ Sloan - Good luck to you too! It's hard to give up things we really enjoy, but sometimes it's the only thing to do, at least for a while.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10211797571405802312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-82403990856137569012011-04-08T10:26:15.997-07:002011-04-08T10:26:15.997-07:00I'm going through a similar situation, but wit...I'm going through a similar situation, but with alcohol instead of coffee, and depression instead of anxiety. The first couple weeks have been difficult (very odd to not have a single glass of wine in a social setting), but I'm trying to stick to it and have already noticed that my moods feel much more balanced. Good luck to you, Rachel.Sloannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-20592365916814705372011-04-08T00:04:23.555-07:002011-04-08T00:04:23.555-07:00Hi, Rachel: I discovered your blog some time ago....Hi, Rachel: I discovered your blog some time ago. Your photos are lovely and inspiring. You can see beauty in unexpected places - including dishes drying in a dish rack, and baking cooling on a rack. <br /><br />I gave up occasional cups of coffee years ago after realizing coffee made me feel anxious. But I drink tea regularly without any adverse effects. <br /><br />Coffee has two to three times as much caffeine as tea. It takes lengthy boiling -- not mere steeping -- to thoroughly extract caffeine from tea leaves (see chemistry lab instructions at: http://www.usask.ca/chemistry/courses/255/laboratory/PDF/EXP1_Isolation%20of%20Caffeine.pdf). <br /><br />If you are still not convinced tea has less caffeine, try tisanes or herbal "teas" -- my favourites are Tazo's Wild Sweet Orange, and any good peppermint "tea."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-82293732473881746532011-04-07T21:29:47.211-07:002011-04-07T21:29:47.211-07:00Thanks for the advice on the water. I've been ...Thanks for the advice on the water. I've been trying to drink hot water with lemon every morning upon rising, but for me it's near impossible.<br /><br />I've never had a panic attack before, but I had a friend who suffered from panic disorder for a very long time. It's no joke, and for a while it was debilitating for him. I wouldn't wish it on anyone. I have a phobia, which can cause extreme anxiety (obviously) but--fingers crossed--never a full blow panic attack.Juleshttp://www.pancakesandfrenchfries.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-66189854135608655972011-04-07T20:40:28.248-07:002011-04-07T20:40:28.248-07:00I had a 'coffee-break' for three months on...I had a 'coffee-break' for three months once. I had terrible withdrawal symptoms though. I found perusing the supermarket for 'caffeine-free' tea options was fun and came out with great alternatives (my favourite was Chamomile Tea). <br /><br />It's not coffee, agreed. But it does fill that 'hot-drink' void. :D<br /><br />♥ www.anidetoknowbasis.com ♥Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-6579468784069260182011-04-07T19:21:18.249-07:002011-04-07T19:21:18.249-07:00good for you! this might help you out alot. and dr...good for you! this might help you out alot. and drinking more water is always a healthy move. <br />maybe a hot chocolate instead!! ;)Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16728332328165007148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-17149103780848689522011-04-07T18:44:26.461-07:002011-04-07T18:44:26.461-07:00I'm trying to give up caffeine too because it ...I'm trying to give up caffeine too because it dehydrates me too much. I have eczema which means i can't retain water. So in order to keep my skin and hair hydrated I need to drink lots of water. I'm actually trying to get to a gallon a day but i can't drink more than 72oz. I just don't think about drinking. How do you do it?Cherellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10686141364048640151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-37046883579270671592011-04-07T17:52:15.431-07:002011-04-07T17:52:15.431-07:00I have similar panic/anxiety issues, and my first ...I have similar panic/anxiety issues, and my first was to cut out caffeine after noon since i get more anxious as the day goes by. So far thats been doing the trick, but I haven't had the guts to cut it out completely, so bravo to you :)briannehttp://www.ravennagirls.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-41275174130982484152011-04-07T16:43:24.507-07:002011-04-07T16:43:24.507-07:00I tried giving up coffee once, but it did give me ...I tried giving up coffee once, but it did give me the worst headaches. I'm an addict through and through and I think I'm okay with that. I just plain love it.kickpleathttp://everybodylikessandwiches.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-2814304173506637852011-04-07T16:43:11.518-07:002011-04-07T16:43:11.518-07:00i had to give up caffeine for a while because of a...i had to give up caffeine for a while because of a stomach condition and the thing that helped me a lot was herbal teas. i've gotten to the point now that if i ever have caffeine i am SOOOO wired.<br /><br />i hope that it gets better for you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02649062059090610476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-22416095117565108922011-04-07T16:42:40.574-07:002011-04-07T16:42:40.574-07:00it's interesting to read all these comments. ...it's interesting to read all these comments. I gave up caffeine about 13ish years ago now, because I recognized that it wasn't doing good things to my body. I was horrendously addicted and couldn't go a day without caffeine without crippling headaches, so I gave it up. I do miss real coffee, so I do drink decaf on occasion. I hope you are able to stick with it - I know it's a huge adjustment. Good luck!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04604043603331696042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-32847545913455958102011-04-07T14:24:35.114-07:002011-04-07T14:24:35.114-07:00I think of drinking tea as sort of a ritual.
Per...I think of drinking tea as sort of a ritual. <br />Perhaps a big cup of chamomile in your hands would be just what the doctor ordered :)An Invitationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18262168995659041952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-76425452308127014172011-04-07T13:19:19.880-07:002011-04-07T13:19:19.880-07:00Hi, I have been following your blog for some time ...Hi, I have been following your blog for some time now and I just wanted to say hello and good luck. I have suffered from bad anxiety for over a decade, and have gone on many caffiene holidays. They really help. At this point, I can drink one regular mug a day with no bad effects. One thing that has really helped as well are B vitamins. I suggest one that is a "stress" blend from a health food store, or even just a multivitamin b mixture. Bach's rescue remedy also has helped me. I love your blog and look forward to it!<br />- acjAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com