I quit caffeine this weekend. Again. It sucks. I’m not cranky, fortunately, just so, so, so tired! I got some nice mint tea, locally grown and all, from my Secret Santa which has served nicely as a hot beverage replacement, but it’s not the same. And, um, I seem to have succumbed to the frozen pretzel/kiss/m&m treats in the freezer. I blame my caffeine deprived brain!
The upside, and the one and only reason I’m doing this, is that my wrists are feeling better! Not perfect, yet, but I no longer wake up with fire hands. I cut back on the caffeine earlier this week, which helped, but decided to go completely without for awhile to see if I could get the wrists completely pain free. We’ll see.
The withdrawals will stop soon enough! Try lemon water in the mornings (hot/warm or not). It’s a good boost to the system and it might help you feel more awake!
Yes, I’ll try that! Thanks for the reminder! My friend does a slice of ginger root in hot water too. She just leaves the root in the mug and refills it all day. I’ve been meaning to try that as well. I think it has health benefits, though I don’t remember what they are! :)
there’s caffeine in them that chocolate drops!!! no wonder you crave them!