How To Get Rid Of Caffeine Addiction

Do you think that the term 'addiction' only relates to harmful products, such as alcohol, tobacco, nicotine and drugs? Are you unaware of the fact that a person can get addicted to even normal consumption items, like coffee, tea, soda, etc? Although many of us prefer not to think about it, caffeine addiction is a serious problem affecting people today, especially those who have strenuous work schedules and the pressure to meet deadlines at all costs. In order to keep themselves refreshed, they consume cup after cup of coffee and end up getting addicted to it. If you have been suffering from symptoms like headaches, nausea, restlessness, sleepiness and irritability, on skipping the usual cup of coffee in the morning, it is the time to accept that you are suffering from caffeine addiction and take steps to get rid of the problem.

 

 

In order to get rid of your caffeine addiction, you will first have to accept the fact that you are addicted to it. If you keep on denying this fact, you will never be able to give up on the coffee, soda, etc. You will also have to believe that it is completely possible to stop the consumption of caffeine product altogether. At the same time, gear yourself up for the withdrawal symptoms that you are going to face in the near future.

 

If you want to curtail the consumption of caffeine, you need to make up your mind regarding the same. Write down your resolution on a piece of paper and paste it at a place where you will see it on an everyday basis. You can also start reading about the harmful effects of caffeine, especially when consumed in excess, in the magazines, newspapers, on the internet, etc. It will help strengthen your resolve on getting rid of caffeine addiction.

 

One of the best ways to give up on your caffeine consumption is to reduce its intake gradually. For instance, if you have four mugs of coffee on a daily basis, reduce it to four small cups initially. After some days, come down to three cups, then two cups, next one cup and finally stop having any altogether. This will reduce the severity of the withdrawal symptoms and help you cope with them in a much better and easier way.

 

There will always be times when your caffeine craving will reach the highest levels and you would find it difficult to go without a mug of your favorite coffee. For such times, it is advisable to keep certain alternatives handy, which will help take your mind off caffeine. For instance, you can chew bubblegum, have a glass of juice, go for a jog or even talk to your best friend, whenever the cravings goes beyond your control.

 

One of the best ways to avoid succumbing to your craving is to get rid of all those items in your house that contain caffeine. Throw away the coffee beans, coffee sachets, sodas, and all such related products. In the office, stay away from the coffee machine and the soda dispenser. Remember, even one sip of coffee can make all your efforts, in relation to overcoming caffeine addiction, go waste. So, you need to get rid of the temptation altogether.