caffine

OMG... I have not had caffine since sunday! I slept most of yesterday now I have been awake most of last night. Not that I sleep much at night anyway. I guess the lack of caffine has made me grumpy so now I need to gripe about not sleeping more than usual.. I want caffine!

Sherrie - just let me say that you CAN do it!!!  I can tell you for a fact that I used to drink at least 2 - 3 32 oz Pepsi's a day and since September 2007 I haven't had a single pop.  The yucky side affects will deminish over time.  I swear my skin looks better since I've quit drinking pop.  So you and Okiewolf are doing the early stages of this - things will even out.....  Keep your eye on the prize - you can do it!  All this working will pay off soon!!

When did I stop drinking pop about a month and a half ago or so?  I have had 3 since, the most recent was yesterday and it was a small.  I drank about half of it and quit, then stopped at Quik Trip and got a 20 oz Aquafina Lemon Water (they are so good).  I still have headaches from time to time but not as bad as I used to.  Flavored water has been the key for me Sherrie.  You can do it, I have the up most faith you can, and I am pulling for you.

I was drinking Sprite Zero so I felt like I was getting something and helped ween me off Diet Dr Pepper.  After December of 06 I have not had any soda whatsoever.  Now Tea that is another story, lol. AmyBeth

I gave up my cokes-that was no big deal.  coffee....I'm toying with the idea.  I've done it once before, but frankly felt awful.  Is it the caffiene or the carbonation you are giving up?

One of the things that helps my sleeping is exercise (early in the day, not late at night)

Before surgery I cut down the caffeine gradually.  I switched to half-caf coffee and cut down to 1 cup from 2 cups and then to none.  I used to drink one Dr. Pepper in the afternoon but cut back on them before surgery too.  Now I drink about half a cup of half-caf some mornings but not every day.  I sure miss Dr. Pepper though.  I've had a couple of sips when my husband was drinking one.

I have quit before but this time it is harder, maybe cause i know this is it for sure.. the end.. just like smoking, the last time i quit was the hardest.. and not something i am willing to do again.. and that is what keeps me from smoking again.. and when i get off the caffine it will be worth it. i will do this, thanks for the encouragement. i had done so well last time and then gradually began drinking coffee and then pop... i have to be careful not to let that happen again. last time i didnt allow any pop or coffee in the house but this time I am making myself rely on my will power..thats the tough part. i have to prove to myself that i am ready for this change. ok and the physical part isnt fun.. i been shaking like a cat S***ting razor blades most the day! and my head hurts like crazy.. btw. can not take anything for the headache,, doc says no no no.. tough it out. he is a meanie.. not really its cause of all the meds i am on.

Caffine is my down fall. I work nights and I cannot stay awake without it. I  do increase my water with it.