I QUIT Caffeine and It CHANGED My Life... Here's How!

[@JoelLong]

I have drank coffee for the last 16 years and I’ve been off coffee now for 5 weeks….I feel more alive now than I ever have. Yes, the first couple days sucked..now however…I feel great. Totally worth it.

[@TheSAHDLife]

Man that's awesome. Thanks for sharing! 👊

[@iamthefiremanjj]

Heck yah

[@clboymom9467]

Love hearing this! It gives me motivation to quit too.

[@TimHolmes-tw8ed]

Good to hear

[@jamesmcallister9645]

I quit caffeine, cigarettes and valium pills cold turkey 2 days ago, thanks be to God.

[@TheSAHDLife]

Wow that's a lot my man. Good for you... hopefully you have some fun things to do / eat / drink to keep your mind busy for the next little bit while your body detoxes. I'm sure you'll fell amazing in no time!

[@jamesmcallister9645]

@@TheSAHDLife The anxiety, depression and fatigue is shrinking. As i awake at the dawn the afternoon crash is gone. Thanks for the encouragement. Brilliant video you made thanks for sharing. God's grace and blessings be upon you and your family. Blessings from Ireland.

[@TheSAHDLife]

@@jamesmcallister9645 really appreciate the positivity and kind words. You made my day.

[@jamesmcallister9645]

@@TheSAHDLife Right back at you brother for I was looking for encouragement, that's why i checked out your video on quitting caffeine and it ain't no coincidence your video popped up on the screen, im a born again christain, prayer and fasting, reading the bible is of vital importance. All praise and Glory to God in the name of Jesus Christ. ( By the way, we all have various addictions we struggle with, through Gods grace i became born again 28 years ago, it took until 5 years ago after I found my eldest sister dead in her apartment from drinking numerous litre bottles of raw vodka to stop my drinking and cocaine addictions. We sometimes give up on God but he never leaves you nor forsakes you. )

[@jesusislord2515]

Amen

[@jenniferevans794]

Thank you! I’ve just quit. 5 years of being alcohol and drug free and now conquering caffeine. Love your video.

[@TheSAHDLife]

Wow good for you! It's funny how when you're the trap of addiction, the idea of life without those things seems SO much worse. You're like "aww but I don't want to give up having fun!". But then when you do and you start to appreciate true contentment and peace, and energy, and clear thinking and ALL the benefits that come from being out of the trap, you feel bad for that person who's stuck inside telling themselves that.

[@patrickgrant6785]

Well done 👏

[@EntangledSingularity]

Congrats, that’s awesome! Good luck to you friend:)

[@vasumehta6552]

Coffee is soooo bad for you, it's crazy how people don't realize what it does to you. That's why I only drink coffee even protien shake contains cocoa that is caffeine only even if it is 10mg

[@TheSAHDLife]

Yeah it's interesting to hear how it effects everyone so differently. My wife gets headaches... I sometimes get the jitters... some people are really addicted to it and others not so much. Similar to alcohol in a way I suppose. I'm happy off it though have it once in awhile when we have guests over.

[@harveyking5038]

A difficult job is made worse with a stressor like caffeine

[@TheSAHDLife]

It's like alcohol in that I think a lot of people BELIEVE it helps them when in reality it's just poisoning them and making them much worse.

[@fernandob2275]

Not really. Unless your job is to remain calm, then no. Also, it’s not a stressor or a stimulant. It’s actually an adenosine receptor antagonist. Acts as an inhibitor is some cases and although has negative effects in relatively healthy people, caffeine may have positive effects as brain function modification or correction.

[@harveyking5038]

mate its a stressor, increase heart rate, breathing, realeases stress hormones, this is all well known mate.. ive tried everything with or with caffeine, coffee tastes nice but everything is better with it, experiement mate, its a bloody drug ..affects your consciousness too, i could go one and on@@fernandob2275

[@FknClownShoes]

​@@fernandob2275okay? Do you have a degree in bullsht?

[@claireh.7605]

Coffee kinda ruined my life. Daily constant stress! And avoiding vacations and family events and many fun things. Drinking a cup and doing nothing all day due to the confusion afterward. I had a two week vacation where I couldn’t leave my house for vacation and just drank a cup at coffee shops and did nothing hit walk around outside and then crash at home. Makes it easier to do one or two things but then overall I am mentally tired all day because coffee makes my sleep bad so I don’t get enough rest.

[@nessiequin]

This is the best video on quitting caffeine I’ve seen on KZbin and I have seen them all (multiple times) in my attempt to quit coffee. I successfully quit alcohol 809 days ago but caffeine I find is much harder for me. Thanks for the hope and inspiration!

[@TheSAHDLife]

Really appreciate your comment, thanks for taking the time to write it! My wife and I are still both off it and feel great. I've found some awesome decaf beans as we still enjoy coffee. We still struggle more with alcohol but since quitting for that 30 days video (and with what we learned from the book) we consume WAY less and overall I would say are happier. I'm so glad I have learned the ability to shift my mind off of alcohol because before when I thought of a drink, that thought was a ball and I was a dog. I couldn't get my mind off it! Sounds like you are really working on yourself. Have you read any good books or anything to help you in the last couple years?

[@nessiequin]

@@TheSAHDLife Thank you for responding back! I have nice Fair Trade Organic bag of decaf espresso I purchased online from Higher Grounds in Traverse City, Michigan. It's pretty good, but I'm still mixing it with my Dunkin espresso shots.. doh! What are the decaf beans you and your wife have been drinking? I'd love to try out different kinds to find the right fit. I'm happy to hear that you both consume way less. That's a wonderful first step in the process of recovery. BIG KUDOS!!! I think I didn't struggle with alcohol as much because I was typically only having 1-2 glasses of wine each night. I started noticing during the height of the pandemic I was drinking my wine faster than normal and reaching for a bit more each time. I thought to myself "this could become a slippery slope really quick", so I decided to cut it off. I had been trying before the pandemic, but not trying very hard. I love Eckhart Tolle "The Power of Now". I also listened to many podcasts about quitting alcohol. There seems to be a LOT more sober podcasts now than when I was originally searching for them a couple years ago, so I think that's a good sign that more people are trying to quit or at least curious about it. Best of luck on your journey to sober!!

[@TheSAHDLife]

@@nessiequin I used to smoke way back in the day and I was the same. I'd only smoke like 1-2 a today, maybe more if I was drinking, so I never really thought of myself as a smoker. My wife who smoked more than me always tried to quit, but when we eventually decided to quit together, I think it was harder for ME than her! Ew. I can't believe we did that for so long. For coffee we have a brand here called "Kicking Horse", it often goes on sale at the grocery stores and tastes pretty good. We also found a Hazelnut decaf bean at our local big grocery store and we will often mix the two and it's nice. I am also a big fan of Eckhart Tolle. That book actually helped start me on the path I am currently on! I also made a video on another favorite book of mine recently 'The Untethered Soul' by Michael Singer. He has become my main dude for when I need to get back on the peace train lol. Sounds like we're going down similar paths.👊 Appreciate your sharing!

[@nessiequin]

@@TheSAHDLife It's funny how that happens! Glad you guys are both off smoking.. awful awful stuff. I feel lucky that my body rejected whenever I tried them in the past cigarettes, thankfully. Thanks for the decaf brand info, I'll check it out! Yes! Thank you for reminding me.. I started reading Untethered Soul as well but had to return it to the library before I could finish. I'm going to check it out again and take a look at your video about it as well. Our paths do sound very similar and I think we are doing an epic job trying to better ourselves. Best of luck to you with everything, brother! I'll keep watching for more of your videos. 👀

[@extrememinimalism]

How is it going?

[@chrisogle001]

I quit caffeine 5 days ago after drinking it for 35 years and I feel so much better already.

[@TheSAHDLife]

Good for you. Whether you stay quit or not I think it's important to test ourselves so we can really see if they bring value to our lives or are just something we just do because we are addicted. Thanks or the share 👊

[@RealityCheck6969]

It's usually coffee + SUGAR addiction combined. I left coffee because it gave my high anxiety levels. Now I am so relaxed and I love it.

[@TheSAHDLife]

Good for you! I always forget a lot of people take sugar with their coffee... I just add cream to mine, but you are right, a lot of people have the one-two punch of caffeine and sugar. Oof, that's even trickier to overcome. Worth it though as you are experiencing!

[@jeanbob1481]

Mold contamination in coffee can also be a problem. I had zero problems with coffee 10 years ago and could quit and see not much improvement and felt great. But now when I drink coffee I feel wired like a zombie and just overall in a bad place mentally. Either coffee quality went to shit or my body can no longer handle mold which is most likely the second. Point is if you feel like a million bucks after quitting for like a week clearly coffee is no longer for you. it saddens me because this used to be my favorite beverage

[@writerforlifeify]

@@jeanbob1481 Are you referring to mold contamination in ground coffee that one needs a coffee maker for? Or mold in instant coffee? I switched to instant years ago. No issues yet. I'm not sure if this video is even intended for people like me; I drink only 1 cup of coffee per day (with breakfast). I tried to drink more, just a half cup extra but my body repels it after about 2 sips so I pour it out. I'm fine for the balance of the day, mood/energy-wise. I never 'crash' or feel the need for another hit of caffeine. Only that 1st & only cup invigorates & pleases me. Any more feels redundant, excessive, no matter the hour. So I highly doubt I'm addicted to caffeine; I don't crave it until the next morning's (one) cup. 3 decades, same pattern. And I only take it black.

[@seanh9632]

Are you still off of it and how do you feel? I'm going to quit coffee

[@AndreyMakarov-i7h]

Overdosing on caffeine gave me a panic attack so strong, that I went to cardiologist, thinking that it was a heart attack.

[@TheSAHDLife]

FYI - I quit cold turkey which resulted in just over a week of headaches... if you decide to trying life without caffeine I'd suggest weening off slowly by adding more and more decaf into your blend until you eventually switch over completely. Also, I didn't go deep into coffee alternatives as I know some people just want the warmth. For that there's always decaf, teas, broths, etc... or you could just have fresh juices, smoothies, or water instead. Thanks for watching.

[@iamthefiremanjj]

Hey do you have an Instagram? Also quitting improves anxiety and depression big time !!!!

[@finlaywhiskard3965]

@@iamthefiremanjj Day 4 for me, headache every day and experiencing "REM rebound" - the most vivid, lucid dreams I've had for years every night.

[@Rollgott]

Decaf also contains caffeine. So if you're quitting for good you need to avoid most teas and decaf coffees as well

[@boreopithecus]

I also quit cold turkey four weeks ago. I didn’t get any headaches but I also haven’t noticed any positive effects besides not having to pee as often.

[@TheSAHDLife]

@@boreopithecus No eh? I think the psychological effect of not needing something to be happy or get energy is stronger for some than others. At the very least it was a test and now you know. I guess now that you've gone without the question is, why do it at all then? Unless you do get some perks from it.

[@unbuzzd]

Coffee free for 6 weeks the mind clarity is insane and believe it or not I live in a hot climate I sweat less now approx 50% less! love it.

[@TheSAHDLife]

Wow, that's an interesting X factor I would never have considered. Good for you. Love hearing positive results like this! 👊

[@LucaMu]

I quit porn and caffeine at the same time, great results after only 3/4 weeks , what a life

[@TheSAHDLife]

That's a big change. Which one has been more difficult? And what about life is different now if you don't mind my asking?

[@LucaMu]

@@TheSAHDLife by FAR porn. Honestly quitting that gave me the mental security that I could quit anything else. I owe a lot to the easy peasy method, knowledge is power as cliche as that is, I understood it was an enemy , then I understood my enemy, and it made quitting exponentially more easy. I think it’s still early days as neurologically I still have some recovery to go with the porn but so far it’s less shame, so eyes and head up more, more sociable, more confident, definitely more driven and more energy! Thanks for asking my friend, I did think for a second might be a tad inappropriate posting about porn but it’s important we break that stigma and add it to the list of life damaging DRUGS.

[@LucaMu]

@@TheSAHDLife ah and with the caffeine way less stress and anxiety, it’s still there but I do have adhd and ocd, but I can move with it much more easily

[@TheSAHDLife]

I appreciate your honest and openness talking about it. It's one of those things most guys use regularly without even thinking about it not realizing the negative effects. Really appreciate you sharing. And that's rad to hear you are on your way to feeling awesome and crushing life! Alcohol is still my main battle but day by day. @@LucaMu

[@robonez]

I have been a big coffe-drinker for 32 years, drinking 1,4 litres every workday, and a little bit less on weekends and holidays. 10 days ago I quit coffee, to see how I would feel, and also because I learned that just like nicotine and alcohol, caffeine reduces the blood flow to the brain by around 40 %. So, 10 days later! I haven't had any headaches, I don't feel tired, no brain fog, and there are no real cravings to speak of. I'm very surprised by this! Also, I sleep much better, I'm more relaxed and less anxious. I think I'll just quit coffee altogether. 🤟

[@TheSAHDLife]

Wow, you quit COLD turkey and got no headaches?! That's amazing. Good for you. We are still off caffeine and love it but we do like coffee and still drink a nice decaf most of the week. It's just great that we can miss a few days and not even worry about it or get headaches etc. Nice job 👊

[@kickinaddiction]

After many years battling caff addiction. It’s so clear that the SHORT rise is never worth the long fall. At best I get 30 mins of energy then the rest of the day I’m dragging ass. Not worth it!

[@TheSAHDLife]

Right? I totally agree. Do you think part of the addiction is from marketing and people re-enforcing the idea that you will be more productive and that it's a good way to start your day? Or do you think it was purely physically dependent?

[@EntangledSingularity]

I think it’s both for sure, people often times THINK they are being productive from the short dopamine rush when in reality they are jump back and forth changing tabs ever second. Stimulants like caffeine also make your thinking very linear and harder to be creative

[@eleosiluvatar7828]

I just went through hellish caffeine withdrawal because I had to go on a special diet to prep for a medical test. I realized how the addiction really messed up my brain chemistry. I never want to feel like that again and I won't be going back to coffee. I had headaches, irritability, depression, fatigue, basically didn't care about anything. I won't allow any external substance to have control over me like that again.

[@TheSAHDLife]

I'm sorry to hear you went through that but what a valuable lesson you learned. That's awesome! I feel the same way, although I still drink alcohol occasionally. Even though it's not daily like coffee was for me, it still changes my brain chemistry as you said. When the weekend comes so does the reflex of getting some beer/wine etc... then comes the regret and low energy, rinse and repeat. It's tough to get out of a rut sometimes. It's crazy how I was able to quit daily caffeine for good and loved how it made me feel but can't do that completely with alcohol. Anyway. I appreciate your comment, it is inspiring for me! 👊

[@JohnL1950]

Tough to get off caffeine. I quit alcohol and nicotine cold turkey 44 years ago. Coffee is a challenge but I’ll try again.

[@TheSAHDLife]

Yeah it's crazy how it's so different for everyone. Alcohol is that hardest for me to give up... it's an ongoing battle. Coffee is easy compared to that. But I get it. I still have decaf during the week. I look forward to the warmth and still get to enjoy coffee without needing to warp my life around to have it every morning.

[@Josh-ew1le]

You'll quit when you actually want to quit

[@ianhunt5175]

Stopped the alcohol and cigarettes and drug add for 7 years. Presently working on the sugar and caff add but have not been able to psychologically deal with it. Thanks for your guidance.

[@TheSAHDLife]

Wow good for you. Jeez if you can stop those things you can do anything! It might not feel like it at times but the proof is in the pudding (whatever that means). I am still caffeine free and LOVE it. I am untethered when I wake up and it feels just great.

[@irakli.asatiani]

Hey, very good video, indeed I had quit it for an year, I was in very good shape mentally, then started again, and everything went down, it's quite strong stimulant.

[@TheSAHDLife]

Thanks! So what brought you back to it? Wife and I are both off it and it's great. We DO still drink decaf fairly often though, but I love I can miss a few days and not feel bad or get headaches at all.

[@nathananderson8720]

This is one of the channels that gave me the courage to start my KZbin channel 6 months ago about self development. Now I have 379 subs and > 100 hours of watch time. I know it’s not comparable with others but I’m still proud I started because I’ve been learning so many lessons that I couldn’t have learned without getting started in the 1st place.

[@TheSAHDLife]

Oh man, what an awesome message to read! Yeah buddy 👊!!! And I know it's hard not to but never want to compare yourself to others. Sure there are those crazy people that obtain success with their channels right away but I guarantee you there's a LOT more that never even get to 379. "Comparison is the thief of joy" Haha, I know I'm getting old because I remember and use quotes like that! Keep learning and have fun.

[@nathananderson8720]

@@TheSAHDLife Thanks so much! I realized that the main reason for doing this is not about the success but the inspiration I've been providing some people with my stories while helping others do the same as I shared the lessons & experiences through making videos to have a sense of meaningful purpose. Therefore, I’m planning to quit nursing to pursue youtube full time as there are lots of issues in our traditional health systems as these don’t align with my values. It’s a huge learning curve but I love helping people through making videos. Also, as part of my video creation progress, I’m switching to a better editing software and a camera so the learning curve is much higher and slows down the completion speed of my next videos so please hang on tight! I do appreciate your support and kind words! I am hoping that you can join me with this endless personal development journey! :)

[@TheSAHDLife]

@@nathananderson8720 Awesome. Keep that train rolling! Just wanted to touch on you saying you would quit nursing to pursue KZbin...I'm not saying that's a bad idea but get a few months of monetization in before you make any drastic changes. I'm just saying! It's amazing to have a goal and to really go after it. Just make sure you have a plan and you know exactly how much money you will make etc.. What kind of companies will put ads on your videos, how much will they pay etc... you need to know that stuff. Also, in case you haven't checked out my other channel... I talk about the best camera gear and editing software for making KZbin videos. Check it out here: www.youtube.com/@thesahdstudio

[@nathananderson8720]

@@TheSAHDLife With >300k save up, I’m not too worried about finance. Thanks for the feedback! Whoever you are, I don't know you personally but I can say based on what you said that you're one of the non-judgmental and open-minded people who is not fixated on tangible or external factors in order to learn from someone like me. Just because someone doesn't have a piece of paper as a credential, doesn't mean that person is not entitled to share personal experiences with the hope & intention to inspire others. Keep up with whatever it is that you're doing to improve mankind or improving your life even to a slight degree each day. This is just one part of a bigger puzzle for creating my KZbin channel about holistic health. I literally could have died back when I was 14 years old due to major depression but here I am right now replying to you, a KZbinr, who's full of fulfillment and dedication to help others to be a better version of themselves. I ain't better than anyone else but my old self. That's all that really makes this KZbin thing more meaningful and enjoyable. Thanks so much for your support! I am hoping that you can join me with this endless personal development journey! :)

[@christinaherren]

I don't get headaches, instead I'm sleepy all day, need cat naps throughout. Then when sun goes down, i m no longer tired...go figure. I'm on day three of no coffee, its tough.

[@TheSAHDLife]

Hehe. Stupid brains! It might take a week or two for your brain to get used to life without caffeine... If you make it that long 😆 I personally think it's worth it for me. If you get to the end and still feel miserable at least you learned that about yourself right... If it's gone out of your system and you just prefer life with caffeine well at least now you know... And you'll know what it's like when you're off.

[@marcustheblacksmith6937]

Thank you for your video!! Please let me share my story. I also recently started quitting caffeine and it is lasting for two weeks majorly at the aim of improving my mental wellness. I greatly noticed that my anxiety-related symptoms seemed to get fading off. One thing I particularly noticed was I could overcome some kind of hypochondriac symptons that I had constantly when I was addicted in caffeine. I never thought that hypochondriac episode was connected with large amount of caffeine intake. I regretted how long I bullied myself just for instant sense of joy I could get through a cup of coffee or a can of Monster(I started drinking coffee from JHS student so It lasted for 7years!). Now I feel happier and want to keep quitting caffeine in the future!

[@TheSAHDLife]

That is so interesting. And that's great you discovered that about yourself... so many people don't connect the dots. Good for you! Thanks for sharing 👊

[@Julian-hy7tn]

I can honestly say in the last 12 years of my caffeine addiction ive had more cons than pros with it. Time to quit this drug for good.

[@TheSAHDLife]

Nice! Good for you. Do you mind sharing some of the cons with us? Sometimes comments like yours really help others.

[@Julian-hy7tn]

@@TheSAHDLife where do I start? Lol. Im always nervous, Anxious, jittery after some caffeine. I can't think straight because my mind is going a million miles per hour and I'm just bouncing off the walls. I got so addicted that low dosages did not do anything to me anymore so I would take more and it felt like my heart was about to come out my chest. I also would also get physically tired all day after the first hour of energy but my mind and heart are still rushing. I think if I was a bit older in my addiction I would of died. The body can take so much.

[@TheSAHDLife]

@@Julian-hy7tn Hehe, ok... you need to taper off. Go slow... don't go crazy. If you drink 3 coffees a day, drink 2.5... then after a couple days, drink 2... and gradually lower it until you are off. Meanwhile, do other things that give you energy and make your body ACTUALLY feel better.... maybe smoothies, maybe try some teas (there are some surprisingly good ones that you will look forward to). Have other things that spark joy and get you excited. I still drink decaf to this day and don't miss caffeine a single bit. I don't even think about it. It has it's hooks in you but you will get out and be for the better in no time! You got this my friend 👊

[@Julian-hy7tn]

@@TheSAHDLife thank you I'll give you a update I'm slowly going down on the amount of caffeine I consume I'll be back at the end of the year lol

[@hanskazan7403]

when i drink caffeine lately it feels like iam drinking poision or something lol i know i feel like crap after drinking it but still drink it every day multible times a day😂just because iam a junky

[@TheSAHDLife]

Hehehe yeah you're not alone there my friend. We all have our addictions.

[@lifereceiver3661]

i quit caffeine because of the caffeine withdrawal euphoric productivity that happens on the third day onwards due to increased blood flow to the brain that leads to better thinking, improved mood, better eyesight. the first two days are great sleep and improved bone joints. all my bone joints strong after two years no caffeine, i dont even find coffee taate good now. i prefer cinamon latte or banana now

[@TheSAHDLife]

Nice! That's awesome, good for you. Cinnamon latte eh? I wouldn't even know how to order that! How are you with other things in your life? Alcohol, sweets, etc?

[@rockyfps9487]

This is what I had it was like I was given a new more powerful brain.

[@calebjohnson4910]

I have cut out caffeine completely and also cut down on added sugars… I don’t remember ever feeling so good. Mentally crisp and my energy and mental state is consistent through the day.. AND my sleep has improved dramatically! No longer wake up feeling groggy, hanging for that hit of caffeine.. And I was only having 1 or 2 coffees a day..

[@TheSAHDLife]

Amazing! It's inspiring to read comments like yours. Sometimes I often feel like I'm doing all this stuff alone, testing it out, trying to feel better (my wife isn't interested in this stuff). I'm amazed at how many people are just content feeling like crap... good for you for experimenting with your health, trying to feel better 👊

[@stelladonnelly2832]

I understand, I have drunk coffee for a long time, on average just 2 cups a day, sometimes only one, or 3, and sometimes being off it for a bit, but always, it seems to call me back. I am sensitive to coffee, but most of all, I don't like the feeling of it's controlling me. I know we have to do it for ourselves and find out for ourselves eventually. Good to know that others experience the same feelings around needing coffee. It must be a drug. Thanks for the upbeat video too SAHD life for this video.

[@EMC2AlbertJans]

Coffee is hard drugs And no it is not even soft drugs yes it is hard drugs So say no to coffee

[@TheSAHDLife]

Do you still drink caffeine? Do you feel that way about Decaf too or think that could be a substitute (like a non-alcoholic beer)?

[@scipio8866]

I quit caffeine about 2 months ago and have been shocked to learn how much it was impacting my generalized anxiety disorder. I estimate that my anxiety is at least 50 percent reduced since quitting caffeine. At least. And I was only drinking 1-2 cups each morning. I have a very long road ahead of me though. Next on my list is Kratom. I’ve been taking it daily for about 11 years. I’ve slowly weaned down to 14 grams per day from 40 over the course of several weeks. After I wean off kratom, I’m going to tackle my Lyrica addiction. THEN, it’s on to vaping. My poor brain. I have a long road ahead of me but I’m determined.

[@TheSAHDLife]

Wow it sounds like you are on quite the quest! How inspiring. It sure feels good to conquer your demons and thrive naturally, how we were supposed to. I wonder if we just disturbed the dopamine receptors so much that they are just f'd on their own? We drank and ate a lot over the summer and my brain was not happy. I had bad anxiety and I'm only a week clean but I feel the sun shining through the clouds with my soul so to speak. There's light inside and it feels good. It's just crazy we keep the clouds there ALL the time. I wish you luck on your journey. Not sure if you are interested but I reviewed a book called The Untethered Soul on my channel and, well it was a game-changer for me. Check it out if you're curious 👊

[@scipio8866]

@@TheSAHDLife thanks ill check it out! Yeah I’m just hoping my brain can heal. Ive been taking kratom daily for 11 long years, Lyrica or Gabapentin almost daily for 2 years and have been vaping for 2-3 years. I feel better already without caffeine but I got a ways to go. I’m quitting everything very slowly so hope that helps. I’ll check the book out!!

[@ScalerWave]

I feel so much better after quitting it a few years ago.

[@TheSAHDLife]

Nice! Good for you. Yeah me too. Still off. I have it once in awhile when it's all that's available or for a nice social coffee but I love waking up and not needing it.

[@scottallen2190]

I'm 8 years sober and I'm going to quit coffee next year. Thanks for the video.

[@TheSAHDLife]

Wow good for you. I'm the other way around. Was it hard for you to quit booze? Did you join a program or read any books or anything to help?

[@DavidB773]

Did you actually quit?

[@thegirlwiththeblueguitar6785]

I’ve been caffeine free for 6 months now. I had to cold turkey it because even small amounts started giving me heart palpitations. This was after 10 years of drinking coffee/tea/energy drinks every single day, so it was a rough transition. The first few weeks sucked but it’s worth it. Caffeine free sodas and herbal teas really help on days when i really want coffee since they satisfy the fun drink desire.

[@TheSAHDLife]

That's interesting... my wife gets the heart palps too and they don't seem fun. Though I think she gets it more with alcohol. Either way, that's great you were able to identify the problem and took steps to feel better. It's amazing how many people just DON'T want to make changes to the things they like in life even if it might be hurting them.

[@sanriss4523]

Went cold turkey two weeks ago but still struggling with withrawal effets.. This is a very positive video on quitting coffee, I must hang in, thank you !

[@TheSAHDLife]

I'm always surprised and amazed at just how powerful caffeine withdrawals are. For you though hang in there you are almost through! I have it every once in awhile but I love living the life without it. Now I need to shed alcohol... That's the hardest one for me!

[@sanriss4523]

@@TheSAHDLife I promise you'll be there soon since you did it without caffeine ! Keep it up and thanks again ✌️

[@lr1732]

How are you doing? Some of us are super sensitive. My withdrawal sent me to the ER 3 times. Hope you are doing better!!!

[@user-zj6jq3he5b]

Great video man. Thanks heaps. Day 1 for me.. I found it harder quitting drugs and alcohol! God Bless Thanks again

[@TheSAHDLife]

Hey man! Thanks for the comment. Yeah caffeine is a nasty one eh? Ugh, the grip on the brain it has is brutal. I am happy to say I am still off caffeine (though I drink decaf) and am pumped about it. I still have a caffeinated coffee once in awhile but it doesn't stress me out when I don't have it in my life thankfully. With that being said I still struggle with alcohol so... I'm working on that and feel better when it's out of my life. That one is a real tough one for me due to the social aspect!

[@Nanaimore]

The best part about quitting coffee is driving past the line-up at Timmy's and Starbuck in the morning and laughing at the drug addicts. That being said, I relapsed and added two energy drinks on the days that I'm filming.

[@TheSAHDLife]

Haha right? I bought a Redbull the other day out of nostalgia... I love the taste. I could see using caffeine as a tool now and then for sure!

[@hobo1704]

I laugh at anyone that pays the money for it.

[@peterbest3769]

This is 2 months I have been off coffee, felt bad at first and some headaches , but I'm better now I was drinking it because I was saying I needed it to do anything but not any more feel better now I have been off it

[@TheSAHDLife]

Good for you. I'm in a similar situation myself. Feeling good! Now I need to do the same with beer.

[@peterbest3769]

Good I have to do the same , have yo come off the beers too

[@ZacharyNow]

On your quest for happiness you may learn about how light affects us. Especially those LEDs you got going on in the background! Cheers brother 🤙

[@TheSAHDLife]

Good call. I often spend the day in the dark areas of our house grinding on my videos and... I don't do well. Love the light! Do you make a conscious effort to get daylight everyday?

[@ZacharyNow]

@@TheSAHDLife I understand. I usually run/walk an hour as soon as I wake up. I try to get up right before sunrise so that I’m getting at least 30-40 minutes of AM sunlight which is mostly Red-infrared spectrum light. I’ve noticed significant energy throughout the day since doing this.

[@TheSAHDLife]

@@ZacharyNow Love it! Great share 👊

[@spaceengineer1452]

Day 6. Feels like my life is about to start ! I’m 63 !! 😇

[@TheSAHDLife]

Wow good for you 👊 Were the first couple days tough? My wife and I are both still off caffeine. We have it every once in awhile on vacation or when we have friends over we buy it for them so they don't die lol.

[@spaceengineer1452]

@@TheSAHDLife Cheers. It wasn’t too tough for me as Ive been drinking decaf tea for last year. How I knew I had to quit was, I was getting headaches from the the decaf ( it contains caffeine obviously..) I have caffeine sensitivity. I’d recommend everyone give quitting a try. I’m going to stop eating caffeine chocolate as well. Only going to eat white chocolate. The clear thinking is a bonus too. 👌

[@owenkellogg3130]

Thumbs up for getting mad at the wall for being in the way. Frick that wall! 😂

[@TheSAHDLife]

Haha nice little catch! lol, fricken wall.

[@christiansamaroo]

Great message. This will forever change my life. Thanks my friend.

[@TheSAHDLife]

So glad you found the video 👊 I have never looked back myself and feel great about it!

[@markalan5755]

I just quit caffeine from drinking tea and diet soda yesterday as it was giving me anxiety and palpitations, but I seem to have "brain fog" now, hope it doesnt last too long

[@TheSAHDLife]

Good for you. It won't last. Your body will take time to get used to the change and will come out happy and grateful that you are taking care of it. And hey, you don't have to wait forever! I still have caffeinated coffee now and then, it's great! But I don't need it the following morning anymore which I love.

[@lr1732]

Hope you are feelking better. Tea has 3 stimulants in it so it is a massive shock to the body. My tea withdrawal send me to the ER 3 times. IT has been 3 months for me and I am doing much better but not quite back to normal yet (as far as the symptoms go).

[@LeeS-ur1lk]

I tried cold Turkey and got severe nausea, headaches, fatigue/weakness, basically all flu symptoms and I turned to MIO instead of an energy drink. It’s still caffeine but I’ve heard it’s easier to ween off of using mio. I never want to touch an energy drink again. ((Btw this withdrawal was from only 24 hours of no caffeine)) I have a 200mg usually every morning and the symptoms started 1 hour after the time I usually drink)

[@TheSAHDLife]

I'm not surprised to hear that... caffeine is no joke and you went from a decent amount to nothing. You're body was like WTF!!! I usually ween over a week or two, just having less and less. I feel way better off. My wife got headaches for 20 years and never realized it was from caffeine. We do still like our decaf in the mornings though but it can be hard to find a good one. How are you feeling today?

[@henrikduende]

Notice how you never needs coffee when You’re really ill? And no ”we” don’t think that. As usuall the problem is not caffeine. It’s you.

[@TheSAHDLife]

Are you saying caffeine is not addictive?

[@christophernicholls6067]

Thanks for this video mate - I just quit Pepsi Max after 7 years of 2-3 x cans per day. I’m in withdrawal on day 3, tough day. But I know this is the right move.

[@TheSAHDLife]

Good for you my dude! That's awesome. Yeah I'm sure it's hard... you've been spiking that dopamine in your brain with that tasty drink. It's going to be pissed off for a bit... but then it's going to adjust back to normal and you will feel amazing getting the control back. I bet that changed your sweet tooth as well. It will be really interesting to see what happens once you shake it out of your system. Stay strong! You got this. You might be a little foggy for a bit but it'll be worth it.

[@BabyHannah05]

I’m trying to quit but the headaches I get are just horrible

[@TheSAHDLife]

A slow ween can work without those debilitating headaches. But yeah, they hurt me hard too :(

[@Boyridge]

The headaches go away after 3 oe 4 days completely. Sometimes after 2. Have some tylenol or Aleeve on hand. It will help with the withdrawl headaches. You will fee two feet taller after the withdrawl. Even your sex life with improve!

[@martinratcliffe5987]

Headaches are truly shite. They're less with water, focusing on staying a little active. Cut down in increments. Also, in terms of mindset, it helps to appreciate whatever headache you have as the death throws of your addiction.

[@rockyfps9487]

Can anyone explain why when I was having caffeine I used to dread everything?

[@TheSAHDLife]

Addiction is a brutal thing for some of us. It bakes in an underlying fear that is always present... like a cloud of dread. I don't like it either. I get it more from alcohol but similar with caffeine.

[@stefaniemotiwal]

Caffeine is my nemesis... but I love it so much that I am not sure how to life without it. Will try it though, because everytime I ditched it in the past I felt so much better! After reading "Alcohol explained" I also stopped drinking, so now my text target is coffee.

[@TheSAHDLife]

Wow good for you. I'm the exact opposite. Coffee is easier for me to quit but alcohol...yeesh. I am drinking some decaf kicking horse coffee right now (with creatine/collagen in there hehe) and it's delicious! Would you consider a good decaf maybe once you've weened off?

[@TheAntarcticaProject]

Are you still avoiding caffeine and alcohol? I’ve thought many times about quitting, but it’s very difficult.

[@TheSAHDLife]

I'm still off caffeine and that one's easy for me. Alcohol I still consume and... Well it's a little more complicated. I drink less than I used to but I still consume more than I probably should. My body composition and everything else is pretty good in life. Stress is a little higher than I'd like... But I'm working on it. How are you doing?

[@ivorybow]

I just decided yesterday to give up coffee. I have been off it a few times in my adult life with no withdrawal. I am using a coffee substitute called Inka. It's rich and flavorful like coffee.

[@TheSAHDLife]

Good for you! I still have caffeinated coffee once in awhile but I don't need to warp my life around to get it. I'm not familiar with Inka but am happy with tea when I need a warm drink... or we still have some decent decaf too.

[@rockyfps9487]

When you quit it’s like you get a high from quitting or you get a new brain once you give it up everything feels better and I’m more motivated and capable of taking on any tasks.

[@TheSAHDLife]

Right? My productivity definitely ramped up once I quit. It's become more of a consistent energy that I can use throughout the day. Whereas before ,I was a slave to energy only after coffee.

[@abdullahiomar7856]

vehicles run on petrol if you teach your mind caffeine without caffeine you feel like your mind is not working right without coffee

[@TheSAHDLife]

Yeah good one! A lot of people definitely put it as a 'must-have' in the morning or they can't start their day? It's funny when you say it like that. It's like they saying to themselves 'Nope, I'm not even going to try until I get my coffee!". Funny excuses we give ourselves!

[@whiterock1865]

I think you just delivered the most eloquent summation of caffeine and addiction that I’ve ever heard, kudos!

[@TheSAHDLife]

Aw what a great comment to read. Thank you! I really appreciate it 👊

[@eoinMB3949]

I think its the greatest addiction in this world. Just look around as you walk along the street, most people are carrying a cup from a cafe. I work with a guy who has a thermos flask full of coffee and keeps refilling that bad boy constantly so by the end of the day he has consumed a lot of cups, like it could be 15 - 20 cups per day.

[@TheSAHDLife]

I don't disagree with you. It's insane how normalized it is. That's marketing/capitalism for you thought right? Imagine the amount of money caffeine makes... it drives economies. Where I'm at in life I like to manage my emotions and thoughts. It's different than if I just fuel myself with caffeine and go go go. I think some people get so carried away with their thoughts and since they fuel it with caffeine, like that person you mentioned... all of the sudden they are living life totally different than they would if they were more in control. Crazy!

[@christurner4878]

I'm currently on carnivore diet 3 weeks in. My second full on diet this year to correct brain fog and fatigue, I'm beginning to think I may not get enough energy from diets to quit coffee, my need to quit coffee to get energy. Scary stuff right there

[@TheSAHDLife]

Yeah that's interesting. How are you feeling otherwise on that diet? Have you noticed any difference with your skin or anything you didn't expect? Yeah coffee is tough for some people. Luckily I can get off it pretty easily, but alcohol is way harder for me.

[@jebby16]

You remind me of a young Michael Keaton.

[@TheSAHDLife]

Hahaha, thank you for saying "young", I appreciate that 👊 And you're maybe the 5th or 6th person to say that, LOL. I don't watch enough Michael Keaton content to really know what he looks like besides gussied up pics online. But I watched Batman a lot as a kid so I'll take that as a compliment! ;)

[@brokenglass1688]

Nah i just have seen alot of these caffeine addiction vids so i tried it and for 3 months nothing changed even in the first days no headaches no nothing the only thing that coffee does to me is stress and hunger and urine that's all the drawbacks

[@TheSAHDLife]

I mean stress is a pretty huge side effect and that alone might be reason to cut it out. Honestly everyone is so different, what works for me might not work for you. But I think it's important to test things out... if your brain tells you you can't get throughout the day without X then maybe your brain is running on auto-pilot and needs a reboot you know? The point of the video isn't necessarily just about caffeine or coffee, it's about anything in our lives that we reach for without really thinking about why, and how maybe it's worth thinking about it.

[@fraticaremus]

Very good video, because it's true, and a lot of people can relate ✌️

[@TheSAHDLife]

Thank you for the comment, I really appreciate it 👊 still caffeine free to this day!

[@seanh9632]

Does abyone have experience with tappering off coffee rather than cold turkey? The withdrawls hit me hard so im going with tapering

[@TheSAHDLife]

Oh for sure... If we have guests staying with us for a few days we usually still will buy them caffeinated coffee because we've seen what happens to my mom when she tries to go cold turkey lol. So we often go caffeine too again. But when she leaves we just do a couple half and half and then a quarter caffeine 3/4 decaf eays... And then finally maybe four or five days later will be full decaf. I would probably even have a slower transition if I was on it longer. Gosh those headaches are brutal.

[@necrogenesis1981]

So what’s the solution? This sounds like you’re just saying talk yourself out of it, that doesn’t work.

[@TheSAHDLife]

Well for me it was ween off by mixing in decaf and doing it slow enough you don't get any symptoms from stopping cold turkey. I still have caffeine once or twice a month but I no longer warp my mornings around it. We still drink decaf throughout the week but I don't freak out when I miss it. I like that. It's better for me.

[@achtungschmetterling120]

Thanks for talking about the marketing aspect of it all. We don't think about it a lot yet it absolutely affects so much of our behavior.

[@TheSAHDLife]

Thanks for watching! And right? It's a giant industry that wants us to keep consuming it. Some very clever people have reminded us that it's the best way to start the day and now we believe it.

[@mp4085]

Absolutely! 👍

[@mboa9924]

Very nice reasoning, pretty similar to Allen Carr's about about quitting smoking. Always chasing the state, where we have been by default before getting addicted. Thanks a lot for sharing, it truly applies for all addictions! cheers

[@TheSAHDLife]

Yes! Allen Carr's work has helped both my wife and I with smoking and drinking. I definitely try to apply this logic to everything (snacking, drinking etc). The timing of it for me pairs with my awareness journey... I've been consumed with thought for, well, my whole life! It's been incredibly addicting for me, so between Allen's work and with what else I've been learning I've finally been able to put a leash on some of those pesky behavior's to realize them for what they actually are. Thanks for watchin and the comment. I always love talking about this stuff.

[@mp4085]

This video overall and your particular comment about "chasing the state, where we have been by default before getting addicted" was very insightful for me and gave a food for thought to consider my small hidden addictions made by successful marketing campaigns, and also my future choices.. 🙏👍 Thanks!

[@TheSAHDLife]

@mp4085 so glad that resonated with you. I can't remember exactly where I picked that up along the way but it resonated with me too.

[@Brenthruska]

Coffee is worse decaf or not Vs a drink that has caffeine that ain’t coffee. Coffee depletes you and makes you sick. My hrv doubled once I switch to same milligram caffeine but not from coffee sources

[@TheSAHDLife]

Yeah that's interesting. A lot of people talk about all coffees benefits and antioxidant properties. Maybe it just affects some people different? I think some people just reach for the cup out of reflex, like a crutch and sometimes that's not always a good thing. I'm not saying it's good or bad for others, but for me, I became happier and more productive once I shed that addiction.

[@SomboonCM]

I follow the Brahmacharya path (500+ days now), I recently quit cannabis and coffee. I feel fantastic.

[@TheSAHDLife]

Amazing! How did you get started on that path? Are you part of a local community? I moved to a mid-sized/smaller town and wonder if there are others with interest in the area. Seems hard to get started.

[@allanhenriques2694]

I think decaf sometimes contains low quantities of caffeine, they can't really remove all of it

[@TheSAHDLife]

Yeah word. Luckily I think it has a small enough amount that it's not addictive. I'll often have decaf coffee three or four mornings in a row but then I can go a couple days without it and not have headaches or any cravings etc.

[@SoldWIFtoGoALL-INinMYRO]

Cafeine is unfortunately in a lot of things . Chocolate, chocomilk , etc etc People who changed it for tea = in thea there is Teina (thats the same as Cafeine 😅)

[@TheSAHDLife]

Luckily for me the amounts in those other products don't seem to keep me up at night. Even a coffee or cola in the afternoon and I'm restless until like 2am!

[@SatongiFilms]

why is it always bald guys that start wellness and life improvement channels lol

[@TheSAHDLife]

Hey man when the outside stops working you gotta look inward 🤣

[@delonoliver8920]

9 weeks off caffine and now i dont even want to drink alcohol WOW!!!

[@TheSAHDLife]

Wow really? That's awesome. Unfortunately I'm still dealing with alcohol but manage to stay strong off caffeine 👊

[@Thinkpositivebepositive1]

Im a SAHD and caffeine is making it worse 😂! I fail miserably to quit but this video give me the motivation to do it! Tomorrow no more caffeine 🙏🙌

[@TheSAHDLife]

Fellow SAHD 👊 Thanks for the great message, you made my day! Yeah the feeling you get once you shed it will be awesome, and the self-satisfaction from overcoming an addiction releases endorphins that are second to none! Your body will love you and keeping our bodies in good shape while our kids get older is just some important! Good for you brother!

[@Thinkpositivebepositive1]

@@TheSAHDLife i know that is worth it i have all information but still its been yeara that i want to quit! But i have too if i need especially a good sleep at night 😂😅 we got this a cheers to us sahd for taking tha hard road!

[@simongarner5340]

Try quitting when your routine changes. It is really hard breaking daily habits!!

[@MinistryOfTruths]

Thankyou . Great video, great advice. I gave up caffeine for a month once and felt absolutely great. I had brilliant mental clarity , but then life got in the way and I started drinking coffee again , and the cycle continues !!😂

[@TheSAHDLife]

Thanks for watching! I go through the same cycle as you with alcohol. Funny that caffeine is not as addictive for me, although, I still crave coffee in the mornings. I guess it's odd that I can drink decaf coffee and that scratches my coffee itch, but I can't drink alccohol-free drinks when I'm craving booze. I wish I did. I'm guessing decaf doesn't do it for you, or have you tried?

[@mp4085]

​@@TheSAHDLife, please share your experience about decaf coffee.. Did it help you? Is it worth it to buy and try?

[@TheSAHDLife]

@mp4085 absolutely! We have found some great blends. I get what seems like the exact same effect. And if I miss it I don't get a headache or feel bad at all! Highly recommend if you enjoy the flavor of coffee. Fyi I usually just drink mine with whipping cream #teamfat! Lol

[@mp4085]

@@TheSAHDLife, yes, I do enjoy coffee.. that's why it is very hard for me to amagine the situation of avoiding this product and taste for 100%. I guess decaf coffee can be an acceptable option in this situation.. Thanks for advice.. ;)

[@MisterH1992]

I calm down on coffee. I rarely drink them now. Even if I am sleepy, I was surprised how fast my body can still move. I can easily jump off my bed. I mostly drink water. About 90 percent of my drinks are water.

[@TheSAHDLife]

Calm down on coffee eh?! It's been really interesting to hear how it affects people so differently. I don't notice huge improvements but for some people it gives them energy... for you it calms you down. I guess we all just have to find what makes us feel good in life and rock that.

[@MisterH1992]

​@@TheSAHDLifethe first month was terrible. My energy kept dying out. After the worst was over, I find myself having more energy than when I drank coffee. I could be sleepy, but my body still moves as if I'm awake. Although, I'm awake majority of the time.

[@Kingwallst]

You have me seriously questioning the Diamond ring I just bought haha

[@TheSAHDLife]

Haha, well if it makes you feel better I too bought my wife an expensive diamond ring!! ...which now sits in a drawer lol!

[@davidwayne9982]

I"m CARNIVORE now too-- so there are LOTS of things I "want" or " needed"-- AND no coffee!!! (but also no fruits and veg- and I LOVED fruits and veg)...so given up a lot of things here.. and no I don't miss them much at all. I've discovered there were not NEEDS--- just HABITS.. and habits are NOT that hard to break..

[@TheSAHDLife]

Good for you. How long have you been on carnivore? I have been considering it for a while. Why did you go on it if you don't mind my asking?

[@davidwayne9982]

@@TheSAHDLife Got mashed between 2 trucks in 99 and lately- the last few years had LOTS of inflammation, pain 24/7 and breathing issues- since carnivore- most of that is gone. The only hurts I have left now- are the ACTUAL injuries.. not the arthritic mess it caused. My blood presure stays normal, and I feel BETTER (still not good- don't know if I'll ever get over the accident completely). Still haven't lost any weight- but have gained MUSCLE even though I can't work out yet with anything other than isometrics.. It's cheaper too, and since I'm on SS now (actually half what I was suppose to get since I was forced to retire early by the accident.).. and it's simple too.. and I'm finding it very filling. Most old habits gone.

[@Steppinonshii]

Beat my weed addiction just to gain another addiction, this life shit is comedy

[@TheSAHDLife]

Oh yeah I'm right there with you. I finally stopped worrying about one problem only to start worrying about another lol. The universe certainly has a sense of humor.

[@rpc2112]

Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit drinking coffee.

[@TheSAHDLife]

Hehe, same for me but with alcohol! Good luck 👊

[@hamzaahmad951]

لينارجي، تخدم كثر بيها 😅

[@TheSAHDLife]

Sorry, Google couldn't fully translate this one!

[@stuwhite2337]

Completely non addictive for me. I gave up and really had no side effects or missed it. Definitely a habit though, however I don't sleep quite as well without it.

[@TheSAHDLife]

That's interesting! I think I'm a bit more like you personally... I wasn't completely devastated by removing it from my life but I know some people have their whole DAY shaped around their coffee/caffeine consumption and removing it would be such a radical change it makes them freak out!

[@stuwhite2337]

@@TheSAHDLife yes, affects people differently. I think I probably won't go back now. I just drink water or bone broth now.

[@iamthefiremanjj]

I think quitting caffeine is even more important than diet first, then adopting an animal based diet next

[@TheSAHDLife]

I definitely have had no negative reactions to quitting caffeine that's for sure! As far as diet goes it's a tricky slope for sure. I do lean towards a paleo diet myself for optimal health, but it's also really hard to pull that off especially when you have a young family as a lot of the foods kids don't love or they aren't that convenient. We are in the middle of a big move so I'd love to talk more about that in future content for sure. For now though I do a water fast here and there and it really seems to be good for my body.

[@iamthefiremanjj]

@@TheSAHDLife heck yah if you feel good then awesome man . I’m still battling for my health with brain fog and stuff so I thought quitting caffeine will be a great option !

[@TheSAHDLife]

@@iamthefiremanjj I too have issues with brain fog. What else have you tried to combat this? I think sleep is key and while I sleep better without booze/caffeine, my diet and nighttime regiment could still be improved. When I'm reading, as well as have a bath/stretch before bed I seem to sleep a lot better. But I'm guilty of being on my phone until exhaustion. Always fun to discuss this stuff.

[@iamthefiremanjj]

@@TheSAHDLife good sleep and I actually tested for food allergies and had to cut all those offenders out . That’s why I’m primarily meat based now . Look into the carnivore diet . I’m trying it myself now . Also doing a cycle of bpc -157 helped and supplementing ALCAR. But right now I’m doing an experiment of zero carb meat only I’ll let you know how I feel

[@iamthefiremanjj]

@@TheSAHDLife l tyrosine is great too

[@Alphagambler117]

I drink one cup of cofeee and I have energy all day I don’t come down which means my sleep it’s not so great

[@TheSAHDLife]

It's not the worst thing in the world for you... I don't hate it, I just... I always like to know that if I truly want to feel good, being addicted to things isn't going to do it for me, you know? If you are being productive, and leading the life you WANT to live, then hey, have a cup of coffee... but if you AREN'T leading the kind of life that you want, then I think it's worth putting things like this under the microscope.

[@brianmcnary3960]

Isn’t it sad that we hate our work life so much we need something to get through the day ? Our society sucks .

[@TheSAHDLife]

We get ourselves into some nasty habits, you're right... I've been able to change my outlook which makes me get through the day being happy, but nobody taught me how to do that, and it took me 38 years to figure it out! THAT'S that Bulls**t part imo.

[@MTHEGAMER35]

The only thing I drink is coffee I never tried weed or alcohol or vape but coffee was like soo innocent every one is okay with it but it got to a point I am like did I just spend 15 dollars a day on coffee alone nah also when I finish work I edit my my videos oh my god it’s impossible to focus literally my brain is telling me you can’t do anything with a coffee so I had to stop coffee for life. Also my brain is amazing is has the power to challenge anything quitting coffee is a big challenge but gaining the benefit of not having coffee in my system is far more important

[@TheSAHDLife]

How long has it been for you? That's awesome. It's so similar to alcohol in that everyone is more or less alright with it unless there's a HUGE problem. I'm sure with the right diet and exercise your ability to get quality work done will even improve more than being on caffeine. Good for you.

[@williambreeze2659]

Clever marketing is a good point.

[@TheSAHDLife]

Right? So many things in our lives we think make our lives better, but maybe it's just carefully crafted sales campaigns that have infected all our lives. Hey, I bought my wife a diamond ring when I was young. The marketing worked on me!!

[@TheDarkmore]

I also quit after 7years (2-3 jugs / day) aaaaannnd nothing, no negatives, no positives, I miss the taste I think I will grab sometimes one cup if someone offers one.

[@TheSAHDLife]

That's funny, some people seem to be more resilient to the caffeine side effects for sure... at least you're saving a few bucks right? I'm still off caffeine but I too will have it once in awhile.

[@BookClubDisaster]

some people metabolize caffeine faster so it has far less effect on them. I definitely don't think I'm one of those lucky ones

[@DOGOID]

It's the feeling of being deprived , the loss of control and having that control back in of itself relieves tension , even before using whatever it is you crave , anticipation is a hell of a drug.

[@TheSAHDLife]

Exactly! 👊

[@Tibotanum]

This was the best no-caffeine video I ever watched!

[@TheSAHDLife]

Aw thanks. You made my day 👊

[@davidwayne9982]

I quit again- last week- not missed it at all actually...

[@TheSAHDLife]

Nice! Yeah we're still off caffeine and I love it! I still have it once in awhile if I'm meeting someone or on vacation but I don't depend on it.

[@dead2me82]

It’s funny to hear a guy question why we buy expensive things basing it on clever marketing when he’s building his KZbin channel around being a clever marketer for other people to go buy expensive things

[@TheSAHDLife]

Haha! Honestly though I'd make a LOT more money if I endorsed every product with a high profit margin... Like true classic shirts. Truth first, money second. I barely make any commissions on KZbin. I'd rather build up a name for myself with honest reviews so when I do recommend something people believe me.

[@ЛукиСтрелы-ш2и]

You making it sound like your quiting some heavy drug.

[@TheSAHDLife]

Yeah I mean if you read some of the comments you'll see for some people it is. It warped my mornings into making it a priority which was disrupting my life. It's not as bad for me as say, alcohol... but a lot of people have said it was easier to quit drinking than it is to quit caffeine.

[@ЛукиСтрелы-ш2и]

@@TheSAHDLife It depends on individual I suppose,, I was on medical drugs, oxy and morphine patch, was on it for 3 month after car crass, O boy it was something . I just think whatever you consume for many years becomes a part of you, all that microbiology in our guts , takes place. And it takes long time for new Flora to develop, sugars, grains, fats, you name it.

[@EricAndruchek]

I use caffeine because it keeps me motivated to work out and get work done and I also work a job I absolutely hate with a boss that treats me like crap and I feel the need to have caffeine in order to have some artificial motivation to keep going and tolerate it. Without it i will be fine with working out because I enjoy it immensely but I think I will completely stop caring about work. But it also messes with my sleep and gives me constant anxiety and keeps me in fight or flight. I think I’m going to quit

[@TheSAHDLife]

Yeah I hear you man. It's complicated. It helps a lot of people get through tough times. The good news is despite what your mind is telling you, I'm sure once you get a new routine going you might actually feel way better than you do with your current setup. I have went down a bit of a mindfulness path and feel much more content with every part of the day now... even the stuff I used to dread.

[@EricAndruchek]

@@TheSAHDLife I have quit caffeine in the past for 2 months I think it was and I didn’t really notice a huge difference in the amount of anxiety I have but I did have nearly perfect sleep every night and also had a lot more control over my emotions. I quitting today again and going to see how it goes. I really just miss the amazing sleep I love sleep haha. I’m also going to quit cold turkey like I did last time I don’t seem to get any withdrawals if I don’t have any.

[@TheSAHDLife]

@@EricAndruchek Yeah man good sleep is the #1 thing to a good life. Making our entire lives revolve around getting good sleep is totally worth it. Sure coffee is nice sometimes... I still have it here and there and love it when I do, but like you, I sleep WAY better without it and that's more important to me and my mental health.

[@makisxatzimixas2372]

This video was great, but I really didn't see how it changed your life in any practical aspect. I didn't even understand what your job is.

[@TheSAHDLife]

Thanks! lol. I don't have a job. I'm a Stay-At-Home-Dad (hence the name The SAHD Life)... I would say it felt freeing not having a dependency on caffeine anymore. When you are addicted to things you warp your life around them to make sure they are always available... I still don't drink it though I might have a coffee with friends a couple times a month.

[@makisxatzimixas2372]

@@TheSAHDLife I would be very interested to know how your work/responsibilties have changed. Do you like or hate your work more now that you don't drink coffee. If i'm ever bored of vacuuming, I drink some coffee, put some music and I do it.

[@TheSAHDLife]

@@makisxatzimixas2372 I think it's more of an overall feeling of being more content and less rushy especially in the mornings. Don't get me wrong, I have my other vices I struggle with (alcohol) so I'm not perfect. One less thing to be addicted to for me anyway.

[@countrymanrandylewis8463]

I got such a hard headache when quiting it felt like my head was so hot and it felt like a vein was blocked in my brain but when i drank coffee it felt like a door opened in my brain and the vein started flowing and it felt like it was flowing well and the headaches went away. I only drink once a day but I'll try again.

[@TheSAHDLife]

Getting off caffeine is NO joke. It took me about a week of headaches but weening slow is the way to go IF you can. No need to rush it. Just make your own coffee and slowly add in more decaf. I'm telling you there's some good decaf beans out there.

[@abdullahiomar7856]

This guy is telling pure Itruth i was only happy when I was drinking caffeine when ever I was not drinking caffeine worst feeling come to me I was slave for my mind demanding me to have coffee hhhhhh now finally I am free no down feeling just normal everyday I am much happier now and I am not addicted to anything

[@TheSAHDLife]

Oh good for you my friend, that's awesome! My wife got back into caffeine and watching her in the morning run around worrying she'll get a headache if she can't get it is brutal. I'm sitting over here feeling great!

[@AS-gx4qg]

I have been of all caffeine for a year, including decaf and tea. Exercise in the morning helps tremendously, i can highly recommend it.

[@TheSAHDLife]

You're not wrong there! Ugh but it's 'so hard lol. It's good when you're doing it but when you don't do it for awhile, it's hard to get back to it.

[@AS-gx4qg]

@@TheSAHDLife It was missing my coffee so much and could not get my energy back. This went on for 4-5 months. Then I did some slow runs in there morning with low pulse and everything changed. Slow, so I could do it 4-5 times a week without getting sore. A year after, I do not need it anymore, but I have found that I really enjoy starting there morning this way. For me it was much much harder writing coffee then alcohol 🤔😀

[@wavyybased1820]

This is me. I’m giving it up. I’m 25 years old now. I’ve drank coffee every single day and I mean every single day since my senior year in high school and the worst part about it is most of those coffees came from Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts with cream and sugar in it. I’ve ruined my gut because of this. I have severe LPR that makes it difficult to breathe 24/7. I can barely swallow.. it’s been rough. I’m giving up coffee now. Almost 2 days in.

[@TheSAHDLife]

Well good for you for getting on the path to healing. I actually have a video on LPR and another one on GERD, not sure if you've checked them out. Might be worth a watch! You will feel good soon, though it does take some time to undo the damage. Stay strong and find other ways to spark joy in your mornings!

[@PzA37]

Best way to fix LPR is to avoid eating/drinking within 1-2 hours of laying down, and same for exercise. Also take a daily PPI like omeprazole 20-30 minutes before breakfast. Do this consistently for a month or two and it will get better

[@smiley1958]

I just subscribed thanks for this video.....as so true what you saying😊

[@TheSAHDLife]

Yay, glad to have you... welcome to the channel! Still feeling awesome about this change in my life.

[@bentrider]

It would be interesting to see how you would react if you decided to stop drinking all forms of coffee... even decaf.😉

[@TheSAHDLife]

You know, I think I can confidently say it wouldn't be a big deal for me. With that being said, alcohol is the one for me that is harder to shake. I'm sure some people feel that way about coffee so I can relate in that way.

[@bentrider]

@@TheSAHDLife then give it a try and let me know what happens.😀

[@TheSAHDLife]

@bentrider oh well I often go days in a row without it all the time. I usually either have protein shake in the morning or some tea. Today I didn't have any coffee! Feel fine.

[@jbinkley22]

Decaf still has caffeine in it

[@TheSAHDLife]

For sure but the amount is very small. If a regular coffee is equal to drinking a bottle of wine, decaf is equivalent to about 2/3's of 1 ounce of wine. I would definitely feel better in the morning drinking less than 1 ounce of wine vs a full bottle! I believe decaf is around 2-3% caffeine. So you're right. It's not nothing!

[@Boyridge]

It has 99% less.

[@martinratcliffe5987]

I doubt that there's enough to support dependency or addiction.

[@melbbb5673]

Amen - I sweat at the thought of “no more coffee. Ever!” And I identified as a coffee drinker.

[@TheSAHDLife]

Do you think it's the taste, caffeine, or both that you are addicted to most? I still have coffee in my life but can go days not having it without much thought... but the booze is the one if I think about a future without it I still sweat. But tomato tomato.

[@ChristopherDeDecker]

I’m an avid gym goer and caffein is noted as a pretty superior sports enhancer, which allows athletes of all kinds to beat plateaus and have better workouts. I am dropping my morning caffein but I am finding it difficult to want to give up the pre-workout.

[@TheSAHDLife]

Yeah that's a fair point. I think getting older has something to do with it too. I'm 40 right... and riding the waves of high energy/performance ARE less important to me now. Being consistent with my energy... with my mood... those are priorities for me now. I think the real reason why I made this video was just as a reminder for people, that whether it's caffeine, or sugar, or alcohol... if we just reflexively reach for it without thought, that might be a sign to step back and think for a second whether or not it's really worth doing. For you it sounds like it's not damaging your relationships or work but for others it might be worse.

[@girohead]

The previous time I quit coffee, I missed it more for the post-workout, but I had had it in morning anyway. This time, I notice no difference. The lack of caffeine+workout=much better sleep=not needing any sort of stimulus. Try it, you're probably listening to peer pressure more than self. In a couple decades, Starbucks will be ridiculed just like 'doctors recommending cigarettes' in the 50s....

[@novelaego2404]

noted by who lol

[@jbear4life]

Omg I can relate to this video and the whole way through im thinking what do you do to break this habit. I gotta stop caffeine due to LPR but I'm not coping im looking for alternatives and have a constant craving for caffeine still but I won't have it because of my throat discomfort... I dont know what to drink in it's place that gives me relief from the craving... was funny seeing u skip up the hallway lol

[@TheSAHDLife]

Thanks for watching 👊 Yeah it's tough to find good alternatives. We buy the Kombucha from Costco as well as I have a solid tea collection. I often have a protein drink in the morning instead as there is good data on that for muscle gain/weight loss since a lot of us don't get sufficient protein. Have you tried decaf? There's some tasty ones AND it does a good job tricking your brain there's caffeine in it.

[@alistairrobinson3865]

I’m on 3 cups a day, I have a week off and I’m seriously thinking about going cold turkey and just getting it out of my system!! 😬

[@TheSAHDLife]

Oof my friend, that could be a monster headache for a couple days... the slow ween is harder but might be worth doing. Just get some decaf and mix 'it up. Start with half and half then work your way down until you're on full decaf. Then go from there. There's some tasty decaf beans out there!

[@alistairrobinson3865]

@@TheSAHDLife yeah you’re right!! 😂. I’m going down to 2 cups today and then will do the gradual, half / half, ween over the next month or so. Thanks for your reply & tips really appreciate it!! 🙏

[@TheSAHDLife]

@@alistairrobinson3865 Of course! We are all in this together my friend. Gotta take care of each other! Good luck 👊

[@alistairrobinson3865]

@@TheSAHDLife thank you sir! Down to 2 today is pretty brutal lol but all good 🙏

[@aumnamashivaya4]

Excellent point: question everything you believe you should have 💪. In regards to coffee what do you replace it with that's also delicious?

[@TheSAHDLife]

Well you can do decaf... There are some tasty decafs available. I found some tea that hit the spot although it wasn't quite the same. You thinking about taking a break?

[@aumnamashivaya4]

@@TheSAHDLife I just wanted to test it out.... I read that cortisol has a direct effect on immune system.... If it is true ( most likely), I want to be done with coffee/any stimulant for good. Besides I am shocked at the power this crap has on your mind and I don't want any external determinant over my mind.....🙏

[@TheSAHDLife]

@aumnamashivaya4 good for you. Very inspiring! Let us know how it goes for you and if you notice a difference.

[@aumnamashivaya4]

@@TheSAHDLife see you later alligator

[@Emseanotin]

Once the caffeine wears off, DRINK MORE CAFFEINE 🤤😵‍💫🤯

[@TheSAHDLife]

Haha exactly!! 🤣☕

[@boxer8989]

According to your remarks consuming caffeine-free Coffee could be equally as bad, since one might feel incomplete without it.

[@TheSAHDLife]

That's a fair take. I still look forward to my morning coffee but I only have it 4-5 days a week? I don't skip a beat if I am unable to get it, whereas I don't think I would have been able to miss ONE morning while drinking caffeinated coffee. So while I know what you are saying I think there is a HUGE difference between the two. I just noticed in myself and in a lot of people in my life that we all warped our whole lives around getting daily caffeine or having that beer after work... and it's just interesting how it shapes our entire personalities. I was just trying to break that chain to see what life would be like, and for me, it is different... it's much better! I'm not trying to say it's right for everyone but the video might help some people think twice about some of the things they consume without really thinking twice about it. Thanks for watching!