WHY I QUIT CAFFEINE FOR GOOD | And Why I'll Never Go Back

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I gave up caffeine in 2018.
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[@JessVanDen]

So... are you pro or anti caffeine?

[@cassieroach3957]

Anti!

[@kadeemallory320]

Anti!

[@citizent6999]

more in favour of black tea instead of coffee

[@xxxx2228]

Definitely anti!

[@skpy8249]

Loaded question 🤣

[@skylerdeckard]

I had a pretty intense anxiety episode one day and decided I needed to make changes. Just celebrated 1 year of no caffeine and feeling much better!

[@VoytenTechnologies]

Congratulations 🎉

[@skylerdeckard]

@@Sassypantsinpink it gets better. It’s about the journey, not the destination. When you’re in it, at that moment, it’s hard to feel like things will ever change or be different. But one day you’ll wake up and things will be different. You won’t even notice. And randomly during that day you’ll have a moment where you remember how you felt. You’ll know then, things can change and get easier. Hang in there!

[@SunsiasLove]

I agree with you my husband accidentally made me coffee today fully caffeinated I usually rarely drink it and I thought why not we were cleaning and organizing and now I sit here hoping I can sleep soon , it’s now 2:23 am 😢 never again

[@skylerdeckard]

@@SunsiasLove I hope you found your sleep! Remember, caffeine has a half life of around 7 hours! It leaves the body somewhat fast compared to some other stimulates. You’re going to be okay and this shall pass. Hang in there!!

[@autogenicscoach5108]

3 days

[@mindlessfatemusic]

The biggest thing I’ve noticed since quitting coffee 15 days ago is that my sleep is exquisite. I often wake up hours before sunrise ready to go on a run 👌 I also fall asleep earlier and quicker.

[@robbertou]

That alone should be a reason to quit

[@kpec3]

It's that way for me as well. I never sleep past 6. I wake up and my brain thinks as if it is 5pm. Six hours is plenty of sleep.

[@belovedinjesuschrist]

@@kpec3 Maybe I'm over sleeping!!! Lol

[@kpec3]

@@belovedinjesuschrist If you are trying to get to near-zero dopamine, 6-8 hours is more than plenty.

[@kpec3]

Yeah me too. 6 hours is plenty of sleep. Never tired during the day, no naps.

[@dreamer6737]

I’m 36, and zero caffeine has made huge difference for me. No racing heartbeats, my breathing is better, less anxiety and better sleep.

[@enes3692]

gets better for sure @jasonvoorhees5640

[@estebanlopez5016]

@jasonvoorhees5640energy levels are smooth throughout the day. No longer have to take a sip of caffeine to get an energy boost and then crash after. I’m 30 days caffeine free. All caffeine not like in this video

[@ridgehike]

50 year caffeine addict...always suffered anxiety..manic depression.. right now as I approach 70 I am really experiencing more anxiety... reading Caffeine blues and Allen Carrs book The easy way to quit caffeine... thank you for your testimonial...

[@JessVanDen]

I hope quitting helps you!

[@susantomkins8798]

Same here, I am 64 and have drunk strong coffee since my teen years. Have tried to give up cold turkey before, the resulting headache day 2 and 3 was PHENOMENONAL !! This time I am cutting down very very slowly, due to reach zero in a couple of weeks time. Even reducing slowly has given me a daily mild headache so far, but 50 years is a long time, I doubt my body can remember not being caffeinated!! Lol

[@jayleeper1512]

I am 71, drank strong coffee since my teens. I quit caffeine about a month ago. I didn’t have the headaches but I was sleepless for the first three days. My blood pressure dropped to normal, I feel much more even keel and sleep much better. I guzzle decaf like I used to do regular coffee so I really didn’t change anything. About a week ago after an exhausting day, I drank a cup of tea. I felt like I had dropped a hit of acid. It was uncomfortable so I haven’t since. Quitting caffeine was a good thing for mr.

[@emmawilson5784]

I feel as though I have been self medicating with caffeine as well. It is the only way I feel joy or feel excited about life. I belive I suffer with bipolar disorder as well

[@GiantsOnTheHorizon]

I didn’t know Allen Carr had a how to quit caffeine book! I read his how to quit smoking book 20 years ago and it was magic! Haven’t smoked since. I’ll have to check it out. Thanks!

[@marynatani7300]

Caffeine is a drug. I’m an addict in recovery and it interferes with my process ( program). Today I’m caffeine free and enjoying freedom from active addiction.

[@UndertakerMistress]

I'm really happy to find others who have quit caffeine too! I've been off of the stuff for 4 years now & I totally notice a difference in my anxiety.

[@user70331]

Can I have decaf? It's still have flavor, antioxidants and some study show potential health benefits

[@LakiaS-pb5nw]

Caffeine has been the #1 trigger of my social anxiety. Im actually angry when i think about all the wonderful people and situations ive avoided because of how bad my anxiety had gotten. Never did i ever link it to my caffeine consumption. Ive been a coffee and energy drink drinker for almost a decade and its ruined my life. I quit coffee five days ago and literally feel like a completely different person. Practically no anxiety, more energy and a much better quality of sleep. I actually enjoy being around people now. Ive been laughing and joking more. My caffeine addiction made me borderline antisocial. I've also noticed that when i wake up i dont feel groggy and irritable. I actually wake up feeling refreshed and energized. Its amazing. Luckily the only withdrawal I experienced was binge eating for a few days.

[@a.kay.c]

I recently switched to decaf and life is soooo much better and smoother. I was one of those people who thought I could never give up the caffeine!

[@Liam25025]

Will you try to quit the decaf too? I find it makes me feel tired and I drink too much of it like and addict

[@pasteljezebel]

How did you deal with the constant hunger? I'm trying to replace it with water right now

[@followtango]

After drinking lots of decaf, one day I discovered I didn't crave coffee anymore. I was shocked I didn't need decaf to hang on for dear life.

[@90viper90]

​@eddym2679 thats a good point. Decaf still contains caffine.

[@naturalconcretion]

Youll be back!! - Big Coffee

[@KMontgomery01]

Thanks for the video. I'm on day 5 with no caffeine. Headaches are gone for the most part! I hear that after day 10, most people are really home free! I'm halfway there please wish me luck!

[@bopeswiththemost4415]

4 years for me too. I was heavily addicted and drank 1000mg a day. My sleep was terrible, my anxiety was super high, as was my blood pressure. I decided to give it up to see if it was responsible and in my case, it was. It was crazy difficult for me to give up, withdrawals lasted months for me. But once I came out the other side, I had no more sleep issues, and much less anxiety. Never going back to that nasty drug that is sadly normalized in corporate culture.

[@whitejodeci8926]

Did you have sleep difficulties during withdrawals? I'm 2 weeks coffee free and still cant stay asleep

[@bopeswiththemost4415]

@@whitejodeci8926 I did, yes. The withdrawal process was miserable. The body and the mind are protesting whilst adjusting. It does get better but you have to stay the course.

[@Stampedby__bonetti]

@@bopeswiththemost4415man, reading your comment, I have to say that’s insanee 1000mg a day. I’m pretty much the same as you in that aspect, I’m on day 3 of quitting caffeine. And it was the same thing for me, I drank death wish which is the strongest coffee. You mind sharing about how your experience has been? Whats been the positive side of being caffeine sober? Mainly the reduction in anxiety…?

[@eshalbadr6955]

I have anxiety.. 3 days of sleep off caffeine feels like 8 months sleep full of rest. My deep sleep have increased and I no longer needed caffeine to function for my everyday taks. For some reason, I remember and learn things 3x faster after a month without it, best decision of my life❤

[@user-yp1fb4pn1e]

I only drink water. Feel fantastic!

[@ryanoc333]

6 weeks clean from caffeine now. I love the feeling of not feeling dependent on it, and feel much better in the morning now. Very little anxiety now, and the undercurrent anxiety you mentioned (which I also felt) it totally gone. It totally worth taking a long break from caffeine to see how much better you can feel. Prioritizing sleep is earier and very important too.

[@kpec3]

The bizarre thing I discovered after I quit coffee was how little sleep I need. 6 hours is plenty and I am not tired during the day.

[@cactusladysouth1000]

ME TOO

[@andreathompson-bg4hl]

That's cool. I want that. I sleep too much.

[@kpec3]

@@andreathompson-bg4hl Quit coffee and after a few weeks, you'll run on less sleep.

[@Tmacademia]

This is great news. I'm on day 5 without caffeine and I'm enjoying it. Hopefully I can make it this time. I've tried giving it up many times and have kept coming back. But I am tired of feeling tired and anxious all the time. Need freedom from it.

[@kpec3]

@@Tmacademia Yeah if you quit cold turkey, you'll adjust in about a week.

[@CrystalRocksz]

I quit coffee and my high blood pressure went away

[@Ahmed-sn2vb]

What was your blood pressure readings?

[@brendanbishop3684]

i quit caffeine for about 6 months earlier this year, previously i had anxiety, delusions and psychotic episodes or psychosis as i believe the medical world call it, after doing research and listening to my body, i figured i had a severe magnesium deficiency plus excess caffeine consumption, the magnesium worked wonders, got rid of my brain fog and helped with the delusions, about 3 months ago i got hooked again but im on day 5 cold turkey now, im not going back, anyone dealing with mental health issues, anxiety, depression, brain fog etc get a magnesium supplement, there really cheap and just take it daily, i hear caffeine makes us dump more water and electrolytes/magnesium causing these issues.

[@brit4294]

And how much caffeine were you consuming? I would think you would have to be consuming a LARGE amount to begin to experience psychosis from it

[@carriebay]

PREACH! 1 cup of coffee and I'm having psychological issues

[@e.patrickfuerst4198]

I've watched a lot of videos on quitting caffeine and I think yours is the best - thank you! For those of us that were heavy caffeine users, it is a much longer road to recovery. I was drinking the equivalent of probably 8 cups of coffee a day (part of it was tea and sometimes caffeine pills). I only took two days to taper off to zero and I didn't get any of the headaches or traumatic withdrawal symptoms some people talk about. I quit over three weeks ago and I feel like my energy is gradually coming back. I especially notice it in the evenings, when I used to be just brain dead, and now I just cruise along at the same energy as I had all day. My energy isn't great but that may have more to do with my depression. I have to agree that the anxiety is just plain gone. I had pretty severe anxiety every day, though perhaps not as bad as many people who have anxiety attacks.

[@JessVanDen]

So glad to hear you're feeling better!

[@shikeridoo]

now add healthy exercise to your routine to replace the unhealthy stressor coffee, with the healthy stressor exercise. not necessarily heavy weights, you can add those at any point in time when your body is very fit. but functional training, or group exercises to add a social aspect (not crossfit, that's just good for injury). that should further help with the energy levels and depression. what i found also helped, was psychedelic breathing, with the right teacher and guidance.

[@bea_guasch1]

I was having anxiety, then one day I decided to stop drinking coffee to see if it will help and it did! It improved my mental health. To those suffering from anxiety, stop drinking coffee, you will have a headache from caffeine withdrawal but it's worth it! ❤

[@janco333]

+1 for Rooibos tea. If I need an energy boost now, I drink a glass of vegetable juice (carrot, cucumber, celery and a red pepper). Massive energy boost without the jitters. Also, I am extremely sensitive to caffeine. It not only triggers severe anxiety for me, it also gives me migraines when I have withdrawal overnight. If I want to have a panic attack I just drink two cups in the morning on an empty stomach. That is how sensitive I am to the stuff. I have been on decaf for a couple of years now, best thing I ever did.

[@Intel-i7-9700k]

Same. Made cowboy coffee one morning, and a few minutes later had to walk outside to not go crazy with anxiety. If a cup of cowboy coffee - which is like 2 or 3 cups of regular coffee - gives me a reaction that strong then only one cup will also likely have negative effects on me.

[@kentwood9821]

I bought a rooibos chai on Amazon and it's fantastic. Very rich and satisfying drink.

[@rachelteske]

@@kentwood9821 is there a name brand you can share on that tea?

[@Stars12291]

I just had the worse hangover ever and I have been drinking coffee since 2019... For the first time in three years, I have no desire and taste to drink it, nor alcohol because of how damaged my stomach lining became from this self destructive behavior (16oz of coffee and a pint of alcohol, and a 500ml of boxed wine). It's only been several days and I have slept for a full 8 hours, and not only that, but I am able to focus like I never had before. It's so strange!

[@kentwood9821]

The more we can let go, the higher we will rise and the more we will see. Keep going!

[@granitecolorado]

I did something similar. Because everyone has become so crazy. I gave up on friends about 5 years ago and my life is so much more simple now. I'm not getting used anymore, or lied to, being taken advantage of. I have invested in myself and my happiness has returned. Great video

[@ArA-zb4tg]

Same here . Do not have to deal with B.S.

[@shikeridoo]

sounds like you have communication issues which cause friend issues. communicate clearly and honestly. look for the level of reciprocity you get and adjust your expectations for relationships based on that, i think this is key and might mean that you'll still have to spend considerable time alone, which is fine.

[@shikeridoo]

@@granitecolorado i understand. sure, works too. maybe someday you'll change your mind, maybe not.

[@shikeridoo]

@@granitecolorado i think the following are objective statements: you're communicating with a human over a discussion in a comment section. you're still a social animal, we all are, and there are psychological and physiological benefits to social interaction. people are nowadays like they always have been. the tools we use change but we are still sacks of meat that think and feel.

[@DavidSweetnam]

Sorry what’s coffee got to do with friend issues?

[@jannameyer2069]

I gave up caffeine and I’ll never go back! Add Vit B for energy and calm

[@tymak_cz]

When I quit cofee, for me was much harder to say good bye to the cofee flavor, caffeine itself wasnt such a problem - just a day of headache and then all good again. But is incredible, how much every functionality of your body improve, when you get out of the state of constant small stress.

[@sidwawa]

Yesterday I had my first cup of the day and was ready to take on the world, but then a couple of hours later I started to slump, and was so irritable and angry. This happens to me all the time but yesterday I decided I'd had enough. Today my head is throbbing and I'm so sleepy! But will ride it out and get to the other side. I've always suspected I'm sensitive to caffeine but now is the time to tackle it. Your video was really helpful, thank you!

[@lkroad2442]

It’s hard to quit! But you do feel better when you do. Sleep is amazing!! I agree, anxiety, digestive problems, sleep problems, acid reflux , heart palpitations and a whole bunch of other problems we shrug off because we ❤ coffee! Switch to decaf!!:)

[@Calibrad]

2 days without caffeine. Lets go, I believe anyone can do it! Don’t let the drug control you!

[@kburlo]

Day 2 here. I hope you've found success

[@Riley42-03]

Day 2 here 🤣

[@Alohalife221]

I’m on my day 3 🥳

[@stuwhite2337]

Don't assume this is the same for everyone. For many of us coffee is a calming sedative

[@Merle5743]

Day 3 for me now. I suffer but will not surrender.

[@madgun2537]

Your so right!, I am very sensitive to caffine but must maintain a career, one precautious trip to hospital due a panic attack episode secured my cold turkey approach...three weeks now without any caffeine and I feel so amazing! 🥳🥳 you get your identity back 🥺🥺..best substitutes are juice and soup in the morning routine, can totally recommended it! 😊😊

[@julietillustrates]

I was ill last year and gave up caffeine for about a year, and then this year I went back to my favourite teas. Watching this, reminds me and encourages me to lay off it, or at least cut down most of it. Thanks Jess! x

[@JessVanDen]

Glad you enjoyed watching! :)

[@sagateller-stories]

6th day today :) I really like what Jess mentioned about giving it at least one month. In the past I gave up caffeine for a few days, and one time even for a few weeks. The time I gave up for a few weeks was just amazing - believe it or not my digestion improved hugely and I lost inches in a very short period. But I always went back... I remember the exact cup of tea in every instance which started me on backslide :( This time I hope to give up for much longer. In the past I always gave the excuse that my work suffered as a result of withdrawl - but I feel that I don't have time in my life to delay this anymore. I hope and pray this works this time. Thanks you Jesse. Very good video.

[@aquanano1]

You were wise. And you are glowing. I can see the freedom in your eyes, and it is nice to look at. Most people do not even understand what this means... Anxiety is maybe the worse thing with caffeine. After sometime without it, you are feeling free... for first time (for some - I got the addiction only a couple of years ago, in a ... very unusual way). The main negative impact of caffeine is that is distroying solar plexus, energetically speaking (hence anxiety). It is indeed a powerful drug, and it is enough ... just one ”more” time, to became addicted again, because it ”helps”: productivity is excellent, for some time at least. Fewer migraines (in my case), and no sleep problems, but only when I seriously overdid it (like 50-70g strong black tea in a day. Many times, I even needed a black tea to sleep well. Right now, If I only take a little (I never drank tea or cofee, but only chewed tea leaves for long), I am feeling like being hit by a hammer in my solar plexus, beside the regular stimulation. I can cope with it, but ... why? It really depends on my energy level, for example, if I did not use it for one month, it is not really a problem. This may mean I was on a brink of self distruction when (almost) quitting this ... stuff. It is, like any drug, a poison. It may be useful like medicine (as it boost the effects of some antiinflamatories and analgesics), but then... using it again for health issue, it means you are using willingly a poison. Disclaimer: when I get a migraine, I use black tea to boost the effects of ... other herbs I am using for this. Guarana may be very good to replace it, but it may depend on your constitution. However, every time, the ”just once again” devil, is over the corner.

[@ShelleyOurian]

I’m almost in to the third week of my caffeine detox…and I’d been consuming coffee for almost 15 years. What I’d been noticing so far is that I’m getting a better night’s sleep…plus I’m not feeling any cravings for a second cup.

[@AndyGinny1]

I’m on day 4. Last few days have been rough but worth it for the sleep. Bro, I’ve had the deepest and most happiest sleep since I can remember. I ain’t going back. I already feel sharper and more concentrated

[@BlackestEyes709]

I'm one of the lucky ones, 4 days and no withdrawals. I'm 35 and been drinking coffee since I was 10 or 11 atleast 5 cups a day. Ive never felt addicted, I just liked it. I gave up smoking which was hard, gave up alcohol, now coffee

[@SuperLaplander]

I drink one cup of coffee in the morning, occational caffeinated soda when eating junk food. Your video makes me want to stop caffeine just to see how I feel. Thank you and best regards from Sweden!

[@louisstevens6779]

Thank you so much for sharing this.... I too am experiencing health issues related to caffeine, and I've been hesitant to give up caffeine. This gave me the confidence to move forward without caffeine

[@SolidGeddoe]

I am quitting all forms of caffeine now,day 2,after I got covid 3 years ago I started feeling hypersensitive to coffee,soda,teas.Felt shaky,anxiety,racing heart etc.Only drinking herbal non caffeinated teas like chamomile with lavender I drank last night and helped with sleeping and relaxation,today for lunch I drank a peppermint,spearmint tea that had juniper berries with one small star anise and I felt great.

[@hughhassell3495]

I quite all sources of caffeine, including decaf and regular coffee and chocolate. Never felt better. My mood and energy have stabilized, sex drive has been restored, and my thinking is clearer and focused. Ppl need to stop relying on drugs to live.

[@stevewhalen6973]

Thanks!

[@JessVanDen]

Thanks so much!

[@Jesus_ls_The_Way]

Love your honesty and non-bias on pros and cons.. like the other person said .. probably one of the best testimonial videos on the subject.. ill be sure to check out the rest of your content.. thanks

[@hemantkhare5545]

My 3rd day today without caffeine. Feeling great today after 2 days of terrible headaches. I have quit it before for 6-8 months, and then somehow relapsed into it. Idea this time, however is to quit it forever and I am more confident as I have been doing intermittent fasting, So I was already used to not having any Tea or coffee until afternoon.

[@SolidGeddoe]

I have also decided to quit all forms of caffeine,coffee,green tea,black tea and oolong tea,love the taste but it was giving me anxiety and panic attacks,restlessness,digestive issues etc

[@adambachraty1040]

So true Jess! Amazing experience, thank you for sharing! I am on my 4th coffee fast, usually I lasted about 2 months and got back to get that "productivity high" but I have the same caffeine sensitivity like you, I mainly get very anxious and problems falling asleep. So by now I defo recommend to quit coffee completely - for people like us!!! 👍

[@ShannonAlexis96]

I've quit twice this year 🙃The first time in the beginning of the year for about 3 weeks, this most recent time lasted 2 months. I decided to have a latte about a week ago and have had 2 other lattes/coffee since then and today I had nothing and I feel so deflated and low energy. It's crazy how quickly our bodies become dependent. I thought I'd be ok just going back to casual coffee drinking but my body insists upon all or nothing.

[@TheEtoneKapone]

That’s exactly how my body reacts, I thought treating it more like alcohol and only doing it on weekends would be ok and every Monday feels like square 1 every time 🤦‍♂️.

[@Chris-iu3vl]

Don't do drugs.

[@kpec3]

Yes, dopamine is addictive! How is your daytime energy?

[@AlyciaBoutte]

I can definitely relate to this!! I'm in process of giving up all caffeine right now. I've been having dark chocolate as a cop out. The struggle is too real lol. One day at a time.

[@kpec3]

@@AlyciaBoutte After 3-4 days without coffee, it'll be like you never had it.

[@TheKitchenWizard44]

Ive been drinking coffee everyday since I was a child, and I have always been very twitchy, anxious and agitated and not even realising that it wasn't normal, im on day 3 without coffee and ive never felt so calm in my life, no joke. If caffeine works for you then good for you, but if you find yourself very anxious, then maybe try a couple of days without.

[@thecappeningchannel515]

I quit it a month ago. Less anxiety 😅

[@justin8832]

This is me exactly.

[@GoodVibesOnly1914]

Falling victim to hussle culture, i developed a 800-1200mg /day habbit the last 5 yr, probably 300-800 for 10 years prior. Quit one time 7yr ago for maybe a week. This time was brutal withdrawls, and ive been through opiate withdrawls... im on day 4 and feel 80%, the work week was a major challenege, but i got through it and have 4 days before i go back to work, feeling optimistic that I'll feel good then. Hanging it up forever. Never again. From what I hear, it will take 2-6 months to get back to a true baseline. Comment here and i will update. First things ive noticed, getting started lifting in gym is harder, but my workouts overall are wayyyy better, and feel much better afterward. Sleeping more than ever, feels rejuvinating on a deep level. Music is much more powerful. I want to optimise the effect of normal human experiences chemical free.

[@brianmcnary3960]

How is it going ? I noticed music goes deeper caffeine free , strange.

[@robbertou]

haha hussle culture is a worse drug then caffeine. Congrats on your progress

[@TheCriticalChris]

2 to 6 months? You might be onto something there. In sifting through 4000+ comments on a YT video featuring sleep researcher Matthew Walker (linked below) dozens and dozens of commenters claimed this process can take some folks 3 to 4 months. How is your journey going ? kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWalfnqjm5aUn5I

[@iamthefiremanjj]

How are you

[@kd2533]

I was forced to quit due to bad gastrtis and GERD. Teecino is my replacement now. If I try to go back on any caffeine I every gut/anxiety symptom back in full force! 2 months off it and my energy is stable across the day too.

[@Sungam909]

Great video! Im on day 1 of quitting coffee.. headaches are creeping up on me

[@HealthHacksDaily01]

The video shared valuable insights into the speaker's journey of quitting caffeine, highlighting both the challenges and benefits of such a decision. It's truly inspiring to see how prioritizing health and well-being led to improved energy levels, reduced anxiety, and overall better quality of life. Thank you for sharing your experience and empowering others to make informed choices for their health.

[@Notna14365]

After quitting coffee for about 3 months I notice my hair become shiny,

[@FatigueBeast]

Im really looking to quit. I have CFS so I’m addicted to coffee, preworkout, and energy drinks. In 2019 i measured how much I was having a day and it came out to anywhere from 800mg to upwards of over 1000mg. (FDA recommends not going past 400mg in a day). I nearly passed out one time at work from being so caffeinated. I also suffer bad from anxiety attacks and as well a lump in my throat feeling thats makes me feel like I am choking. I had a scary attack today while working out (even tho now since 2019 I do not go over 300mg a day) off of only one coffee. Today I have decided and come to terms I am just done with caffeine. Your story and others has me convinced that my heart and anxiety problems stems from my caffeine abuse.

[@kentwood9821]

Best wishes for letting it go. Be prepared to suffer a bit, drink lots of water and ride it out. Maybe some asprin. Smooth sailing on the other side!

[@ScaredyCatTactical]

Great video. I am exactly like you describe for your situation. Congratulations for giving it up. I have a love/hate relationship with it and want to give it up completely. The only thing that brings me back to it is my job as a scientist and writing. It gives me that extra boost when taking on complex writing tasks and creative thinking. But for me the side effects creep up quickly (anxiety, blood pressure, sleep, etc). You are so right about the viscous cycle.

[@bonne_vie]

Try decaf or herbal tea. Might get a placebo effect boost.

[@itzakpoelzig330]

Try microdosing shrooms instead.

[@shelleycharlesworth5177]

Great video-I'm a senior and only ever drank 1-2 cups of coffee each day - about 6 am. I read caffeine has a half life of 5-10 hours! So now am going to quit.

[@llr1961]

Have not been drinking coffee for years, until recently started again, about a cup a day about 3 mornings a week. But have been drinking black tea for years, about one cup per day. This morning, though, I had 2 cups of really strong coffee, and I feel horrible. After watching your video, I feel like giving up both the coffee and black tea completely. I still remember how much better I felt I slept after giving up the coffee years ago, so will probably be better still after giving up black tea as well. Thank you for your helpful video. As a side note, sometimes during the day if I have felt low in energy, I have found that simply drinking some water can help. It’s so important to stay hydrated. I have heard, though, that you can even overdo that if you dilute your electrolytes too much. Everything in moderation, I guess. I think in general, as I have gotten older, my body is just more sensitive, and that includes alcohol as well. I just can’t handle it well, and that’s probably a good thing.

[@amykeever8527]

Thank you so much for this ! I’ve had sleep issues and started looking into why and had ZERO idea caffeine was a factor for this - along with anxiety ! I’m on day two of just getting rid of it during the day, still having about a half of cup in the morning but I’m fine with trying decaf as I agree I don’t feel like I need it to wake up - I so appreciate this!

[@karachaffee3343]

I completely quit about 6 months ago. Went to the doctor and my BP is overall down 20 points. Stuff was rough on my system. Won't go back .

[@MuzakFavo]

Near chronic headaches were my reasons for quitting. If I am tempted to have a coffee or a Coca Cola now, I just remind myself of my life with migraines and headaches, and I have herbal tea instead, because it was a very difficult life (headaches are invisible, and you don’t go around telling everyone what your pain level is all the time, so you suffer in silence a lot). Also going off coffee was awful (I was sooooo tired and ALL sense of initiatIVE was GONE). Without coffee life is good and stable. ❤

[@alicefroemer8710]

I'm starting my caffeine free journey and future lifestyle today! I'm so much reassured with your video! Thank you very much. I will let you know in a month how things go !

[@saltpan8005]

I quit smoking cigarettes almost 6 months ago which was very difficult. I smoked for decades. Coffee is my next quit. I suffer from a lot of the things you mentioned. Two cups in the morning and a thermos I bring to work. So tomorrow I begin.

[@weirdalpleasenoticeme]

I realized I was addicted to instant coffee and kept needing more and more. I weaned myself off for a month, now I'm on day 3 of just decaf. I'm glad I didn't go cold turkey or the headaches would be way worse. I have dealt with insomnia for 3 years, anxiety my whole life, and tmj for almost 2 years. Everything seems to be doing a lot better, cant wait to see how I feel in 1 month.

[@devonmahdi8067]

How are you doing now?

[@DanXXVII]

This was a really nice (and insightful) video to come across... I've always been a green tea drinker since my teens, tried coffee and it was too much for me. Finally giving up caffeine for the health of it 😌

[@lillysmith424]

How did you quit green tea?

[@watchyourplate9150]

I have been telling myself to stop drinking coffee but failed everytime. I do really want coffee to stop controlling me. I hope i can stop drinking coffee this time🙏🏻 I gave up soda completely many years ago and it was easy for me doing it. Why can’t i do the same on coffee?

[@AlyciaBoutte]

Thank you so much for making this video! I'm in the process of giving up caffeine and dark chocolate is currently a crutch. I think I need to cut it out completely to fully detox. I appreciate you sharing your experience!

[@Nyxdecay]

I stopped drinking coffee recently and I feel a lot better. I go through periods of dissociation and anxiety, I noticed I’m feeling more connected with myself and body. I can breathe better and feeling more energy.

[@tailoredlion8950]

I had a terrible anxiety attack after having a large americano coffee one day from costa. It felt like one anxiety attack after another, which left me feeling exhausted and horrible. Since quitting I just feel so much more relaxed and calm about things in my daily life. My overthinking has gone too. I wish I knew it was caffeine causing this earlier but I’m glad I have realised it now.

[@bloom151]

Thanks. I'm on day three of no caffeine and I'm glad the withdrawal is over. I'm having a hard time at the gym in the morning now maintaining the same performance. I'm looking into other wholesome ways to gain more energy with my diet. Excited to try out your tea suggestion.

[@JamesJulianWealth]

The only downside for me is the extra effort it takes at the gym, but the other benefits outweigh

[@TheZestySoul97]

I use pre workout but wanna quit caffeine and this is my concern.. I feel like I won’t train anywhere near as hard as I do with the aid of pre workout..

[@derrickmccorkle4360]

@@TheZestySoul97 you will adapt and be fine eventually. I had the same concern and then I realized it was only because I made myself dependent on it. My workouts are just as good now.

[@TheZestySoul97]

@@derrickmccorkle4360 Fair call bro! unfortunately I jumped back on the caffeine wagon. Maybe in the future i’ll try to live without it lol

[@JoseRRodriguez]

Electrolites before training

[@williambreeze2659]

Thanks for this video! Also think about all the money you're saving if you go to coffee shops or get energy drinks!

[@seabrookel5037]

Seconding the suggestion of rooibos as a replacement. I’m one of those rare weirdos who lacks caffeine receptors (genetic) so am unaffected by caffeine. However, I had to give up black tea because I developed a GI sensitivity to the tannins. As you say, the act of sipping on a comforting warm drink is half the appeal, but herbal teas weren’t really the same. Discovering rooibos felt like a miracle - the same type of full-bodied flavour as black tea but without all the side effects. I usually drink a plain red rooibos, but the vanilla is nice for a slightly sweeter taste. Now I need to figure out how to detox on sugar! 😂

[@JessVanDen]

I did not even know that was a thing (the no receptors issue). Does that mean you have issues with adenosine activity (as caffeine binds to adenosine receptors)? i.e. sleep/wake issues? And yes, rooibos was a life-saver for me, no other herbal tea I've tried has the same depth to it.

[@seabrookel5037]

@@JessVanDen Fortunately, no - it’s something about the structure of the receptor such that it allows adenosine to bind like normal but caffeine can’t. Apparently something like 10% of people have this or a different gene that allows them to metabolize coffee super quick so it barely affects them. I also can’t get drunk (I only get dizzy from too much alcohol, no mood effects) or high from marijuana, both of which use the same receptor system so I assume it’s similar reasons though I haven’t actually seen studies on this. The research on differences in caffeine sensitivity is pretty fascinating, though.

[@JessVanDen]

Wow, that is super-fascinating!!

[@adrianseploc5983]

Thank you Ms Jen! This really is a mind opener, not just for me, and also for those unaware what caffeine can cause to our health. More power!

[@kentwood9821]

Been done with coffee and tea for a long time now, many years. Got tired of being cranky and jittery and yelling at my kids all the time. A racing heart is not 'energy' to me in any useful way. Coffee is done completely, no decaf for me. Still enjoy the smell, but otherwise I don't miss it at all. We have such a deep romance with coffee in our culture, but overall I think it's a bit of a lie and holds us back much more than it helps with anything.

[@dejah2553]

I was drinking cold brew espresso by thr cups everyday but just cut it out a couple weeks ago and had zero withdrawal symptoms. Any idea why?

[@Jessicab-u7c]

As a coffee lover decaf is A ok. Chocolate on the other hand is a must.❤

[@itscool770]

Watching this while sipping coffee 😬 I want to quit, I really do. I quit alcohol 60 days ago and caffeine is up next! I just don’t want to put too much on my plate at the same time😅

[@miga6170]

Good Luck! I quit 2 weeks ago. Initially having an instant coffee half a teaspoon in the morning for few days. Now having Macha tea instead every morning like an hour after waking up. I am soooo calm since. I am no more tired in the afternoon/early evening. Having a cup of black tea is also nice, but do not feel anything. Just for this nice flavor.

[@createbalance9088]

Good luck!

[@TheShavedleggs]

Did you quit?

[@inverted_real_it_y]

Whenever I do a five or six day water fast, I can't stand the thought of coffee at around day three. I have quit coffee before but I get a headache for two days, when doing the water fast, no problems at all.

[@StupendousPedro]

I've recently given up caffeine and can honestly say I've never felt better. I used to drink far to much caffeine.

[@allenfuller6522]

I paused the video before halfway through, so I don't know if you mention the book: "Caffeine Blues", but I just wanted to say "Thank you", young lady, for making this presentation... you have encouraged me to start a detox regimen off of coffee ! ! 😵‍💫

[@GMS919]

It's so weird that ingesting caffeine has all the behaviours signs of ingesting a drug 😅 (withdrawal, addiction, mood changes, etc... ) and we don't even think about it. Sure, I'm not saying it's a hard drug, and some can tolerate it well, but some can't. I can't be drinking a cup of coffee p/day for a week.. I start feeling pressure in my chest, rushes of temperature here and there, it just weird, although I feel the focus thing when I drink it. Nevertheless there's this cognitive dissonance in relation to caffeine being a drug but bc everyone is having it in bright day light is not thought of as such. I'm not saying coffee should stop being sold. However I think that we should remind ourselves that caffeine is a psychoactive drug and that we should try to access how it makes us feel individually bc sometimes it's difficult to remember to do that (well bc is seems just like a hot drink). I myself struggle to remind myself of that, and then I catch myself drinking coffee again.. ("like what's the worst it can do.. everyone is having it come on")

[@JessVanDen]

It really is a powerful drug for many of us who are sensitive to it!

[@SC-bg8wf]

Thanks for sharing your experience, I sleep badly and suffer badly with anxiety, I also drink about 10 cups of normal tea a day. So time to try your advice.

[@fusion9619]

I seem to have become allergic to coffee this year... if I drink it, I can't breathe. Before I figured out it was the coffee, every day I was terrified and thought I was going to die. I miss coffee though... I really really really miss it.

[@jelkel25]

I've accidentally stopped taking caffeine twice, I get big headaches for a couple of days then done (first time in the middle of the wild while hiking, it was a little distressing). Though, as you said, once you know what the end result of giving up is it stays with you even if you start again.

[@dansta777_]

Just gave up caffeine day 6 had 3 days of fatigue muscle soreness and headaches but feel better now I have ADHD so kindly that stimulants,but having problems with my heart I have to be suffer for my health ❤

[@hollybellewood]

I quit caffeine for the most part about a year ago! I used to drink a lot of black tea (5-6 per day) and suffered with headaches. Now I enjoy the occasional decaf coffee but mainly drink chamomile tea. I am very sensitive to caffeine in coffee, I recently had a coffee gelato for dessert one night, forgetting about the caffeine element and was kept awake half the night! I have recently found a love towards matcha but aware it contains caffeine so trying to decide if it's something I might enjoy on occasion or whether I should avoid it all together.

[@sunnydayz77]

Hey Jess. Lovely video. I just got off caffeine completely after trying multiple times and this time I am determined to stay off it for good. Ironic that I stumble upon your video now. You make absolute sense and the points you have mentioned are perfect. Nice channel and great videos. Keep it up. Like your simple and clear style of talking and explaining. All the very best and welcome to the no Caffeine club 👍

[@jeffreyadams648]

I’m mixing decaf 90% with regular 10%. I intend to reduce this 10% as time goes by.

[@jayeshmahajan9391]

I quit 3 weeks ago when my nose started twiching all day. I consulted a doctor and he said it's coffee(Used to have 3 cups of strong black coffee). First three days were terrible but the it was so much better afterwards- felt positive and more focused. Yesterday, thought of having a small cup and felt worse. I am not going to drink it again!!!

[@jaco5187]

I quit caffeine three months ago. I had a cup of green tea last week. I was up almost 24 hours. I hated it. Never again

[@nathanharding9262]

I don't have to take melatonin anymore to sleep since quitting coffee. ☕ 🙏🏼

[@andyvarella6336]

Thanks Jess for an informative video. I drank a lot of coffee for a long time. I'm giving it up this week and I'll let you know how I feel.

[@philipidoux6607]

Anxiety: me too. I suffered it often, at night mostly. VERY annoying. Since I quit coffee 2 months ago, no anxiety. And I just had 1 cup in the morning.

[@createbalance9088]

Happy quitting helped you! Also drank 1-2 cups (really strong black so counts as 4^^) Curious if I will experience the same relieve as you! 8th day without caffeine:)

[@philipidoux6607]

Hope that relief for you. Note that the darker the grain, the less caffeine, even if it tastes stronger. Because the drug is located in the oil, that gets burned out with torrefaction.

[@whiskersredwood]

I've tried to quit caffeine for decades but now that I'm approaching menopause I'm finding it much more difficult. My digestion has slowed and coffee seems to help with keep things moving down there.

[@paulsmuts9280]

Excellent advice, intelligently presented!

[@user33housecats]

I am day 4 of weaning (my drink was 1/6 coffee and 5/6 decaf and Teeccino herbal coffee) and I have a headache, but oh I slept sooo soundly!

[@firephoen1x]

No coffee 4 days, i feel reborn. I am so much calmer, before it was like i was stressed all the time, over nothing. It brings overthinking, adhd, anxiety, and on top of that bad sleep, going to the bathroom, waking up groggy. Also i dont have acid reflux anymore, feeling very shaky after drinking coffee on empty stomach , and very jittrery after the second. I wish ive done this long time ago. I would suggest to anyone to try 7 days without it and see how you feel. Sleep alone is worth it.

[@millabasset1710]

I think caffeine is starting to catch up with me as I approach 30, I can no longer have 2 cups of coffee a day like I did in my teens and early 20s. I have fond memories of skipping some classes in high school, walking back to school with a coffee and mountain from the hospital that you could access through the forest. I'm having more tremors and eye twitches, it sucks.

[@TheStyleAlert]

Many people also lack the enzyme to breakdown Theobromine which is in coffee, chocolate and tea. I do terrible with all those three. Aside from all that, it’ll raise cortisol levels it’s just not good.

[@ShabnamCuteKhan]

Starting today I will give it up is well because I have the same problem. Soon as I drink tea I feel like throwing up and also I need to run to the toliet!!! Also I get anxiety soon as I drink it and headaches. I will update after few days.

[@Fitness-da-Sathi]

Hi jes, could you please tell me what mic u use. Audio is great.

[@JessVanDen]

Blue Yeti 😊

[@Fitness-da-Sathi]

@@JessVanDen Thanks a lot.

[@eoinMB3949]

You should give up chocolate aswell, just to see what happens. I've done both, gave up caffeine and all things that had sugar added(which includes chocolate) and one of them on their own is ok, but both............this was when I got to see the truth about myself and my addictions, they were completely exposed. It was not easy and I felt exhausted, I felt this existential emptiness inside, there was no real physical craving, it was all mental/emotional/spiritual. Now I see caffeine as one of the most unacknowledged drugs that exists in the world. Imagine if all of a sudden caffeine supplies died overnight and people could not drink coffee/tea? You would see the truth, that so many people are literally caffeine junkies.

[@ishitaarora281]

Hey, do you know if the sa,e can be said for maycha

[@ishitaarora281]

Matcha

[@eoinMB3949]

@ishitaarora281 Matcha is green tea and so it contains caffeine

[@georgehofgren6123]

Glad i'm on the other side of it for so long now (7-8yrs). Be good to yourself, even if it's hard at first ~

[@JohnSmith-ks5xw]

Don't go cold turkey. Get off gradually. Go from multiple cups to less cups, to 1 cup, to 1/2 cup (or 1/2 decaf), to black tea, to green tea. A few days in each stage. Why shock your body and maximize withdrawals? It just makes getting off much more difficult and unpleasant when it doesn't need to be.

[@staceykirkland1599]

Disagree. Get it over with

[@Jamie5633]

Thank you so so much for this video . I never was a coffee or tea drinker until 10 years ago Still not have tea I started having one coffee a day in 2013 large Gloria jeans soy Capp was my go to Then 3 years ago I had massive burn out so I am now back to a one shot soy Capp every morn but I’m like no this is not helping my burn out at all yet I’m scared to just stop cold I am so determined to wean off in the next week In fact I am on a 1/2 shot small but it’s got to go as I’m a calm person yet I have been getting bouts of anxiety off and on and this video has made me realize oh my god coffee is not helping Thank you so much for making my decision and sharing your anxiety story 💛🥰 Because of your video I WILL do this ❤

[@KMontgomery01]

How's it going for you? I am on day 5.

[@chezzycj777]

Sounds good! I am gonna try give it up from tomorrow!