Glad to know that there are quite a few caffeine addicts out there. It really is an addiction. When my husband was still drinking, I went to a week long family program where we lived in. The only thing we had to provide for ourselves was our own soda. All of us and I mean all of us came in with our twelve packs or more of caffeinated soda. Mine was the Dew, of course. The first thing that the counselor said to us in the intro was: "You are all addicts." He went on to explain that caffeine is as addictive as cocaine. Well, I'm such a good girl and try to follow rules so I didn't drink any of my Dew while there. Went cold turkey and really suffered with withdrawal headaches part of the week. I stayed off of caffeine for a long time after that. Then, just like an alcoholic, I told myself that one will be fine and I'm sure that most of you know how well that works. This time, I have been doing my cutting back slowly. I've been putting hash marks on the calendar to keep track. Have gone down from 6 cans per day to two or even one. I can't stand the taste of diet so it will help with reducing my calories too. Yesterday, I had only one can. My husband thinks I'm weird because I can nurse that can all day. I had the best sleep I've had in a long time last night. I felt rested when I got up and have a bit more energy. hypnagogic, it's strange that the caffeine makes your migraines worse. Usually, one of the first things listed in over the counter migraine meds is caffeine. We all react differently. A special warning for all Dew drinkers: A few weeks back, on the national news; they reported that Dew contained a flame retardant. What will keep me from spontaneously combusting now that I'm giving it up. LMFAO Marge Just for today I will be happy. -Al-Anon
A smile of encouragement at the right moment may act like sunlight on a closed-up flower; it may be the turning point for a struggling life. -Author unknown
Bipolar Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety ...
Lamictal/lamotrigine,Lithium,Klonopin/clonazepam and citalopram
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