Waking up with a headache after 48 hours without coffee should probably be a flag to say ‘Emma, you’re addicted, time to give up caffeine.’ I choose it to mean ‘Emma, go and make yourself a massive coffee, maybe two’. - ThreadSky

emmalb.bsky.social • 21 hours ago

Waking up with a headache after 48 hours without coffee should probably be a flag to say ‘Emma, you’re addicted, time to give up caffeine.’

I choose it to mean ‘Emma, go and make yourself a massive coffee, maybe two’.

Comments

jayteeau.bsky.social•18 hours ago

Been there multiple times

Do you use sugar at all?

I've found that sugar is harder to "cold turkey" than the coffee itself

Good luck

emmalb.bsky.social•17 hours ago

No sugar thankfully!

linnylu63.bsky.social•12 hours ago

With our country the way it is, this is no time to give up coffee! ☕️

angiseyes.bsky.social•19 hours ago

I'm a one-cup-full-day-drag drinker (large mug).

angiseyes.bsky.social•19 hours ago

My mom has SEVEN CUPS a day!! 😱 She says, its ok, the first one is regular coffee, the rest are decaf 🙄 I mean, sure, it helps but it's still a lot. Maybe try this method? Having coffee could be more about the constant drinking and taste rather the caffeine need - a GilmoreGirls habit 🤣

jenniekstone.bsky.social•15 hours ago

The best way to quit is to wean yourself off the caffeine teet over time and who has that kind of time? I’m a proud addict and I’m fine with it. Join me in the joys of addiction! ☕️

fryguyjay.bsky.social•17 hours ago

If it helps, what you’re describing in only physical dependence. It becomes an addiction only if you continue to use despite a negative effect on your life.

emmalb.bsky.social•21 hours ago

My precious…

profradii.bsky.social•15 hours ago

Well, YEAH!

tb8114.bsky.social•20 hours ago

I get that withdrawal - must have 2 or 3 coffees in the morning…

brambling2.bsky.social•14 hours ago

Omg, I thought I was the only one who said that to my coffee😂

If I had the tech ability I'd add a steaming mug of coffee to this😂

princeofsass.bsky.social•4 hours ago

I started spiking my Earl Grey with Gin, lemon and honey. Haven't missed coffee since.

realsirlansalot.bsky.social•19 hours ago

Ah, the pre-coffee coffee, or "caffeinated chaser" before the actual coffee.

destroyer267.bsky.social•13 hours ago

Defs

ninibonbon.bsky.social•13 hours ago

Caffeine in moderation is beneficial to your microbiote.
Enjoy!

hankahh.bsky.social•19 hours ago

It’s not addiction. Coffee is a life saver.

landmoose.bsky.social•16 hours ago

I can't get past 28 hours...

thatamerican.bsky.social•18 hours ago

Good Plan. TRY Arabica or Kenyan AA. It has less caffeine naturally.

jtony.com•16 hours ago

There’s nothing wrong with an addiction that serves you and makes your life better. Many who are addicted to caffeine have improved lives with daily rituals and chemically enhanced attention. When it harms your life, that’s when addiction is bad.

mandyterry.bsky.social•15 hours ago

Agreed. We have been taught though that addiction itself is a bad thing and being addicted to anything is a sign of weakness. The overall attitude about having to be dependent upon anything is negative. Thanks for your take on this.

psychopoet.bsky.social•13 hours ago

Yes - because I have given up a lot of things and never managed coffee. The withdrawals are just too horrific

camasonia.bsky.social•13 hours ago

I don't get the headache, but I lose my sense of humor and become grim for at least a month w/out caffine. For me it helps my mood. Strong cup in the morning, espresso in the afternoon=happiness🌸

camasonia.bsky.social•14 hours ago

Love this response! 💪

kimoralynn.bsky.social•11 hours ago

Lifetime hard enough Emma, it's not heroin. Let yourself have the coffee.

gobsmacked.bsky.social•20 hours ago

karenjoyroth.bsky.social•13 hours ago

Good decision, Emma! ☕️

katjaschmied.bsky.social•16 hours ago

Same

butterflyskelly.bsky.social•13 hours ago

Never go cold turkey on coffee. At least a half a cup for a few days to avoid headaches.
Same with anything you do everyday, cut down slowly.

rickdaly.bsky.social•14 hours ago

Cuppa tea might serve you well, also relieves coffee buzz...?

bluestar47.bsky.social•14 hours ago

Of all the things to be addicted to caffeine is pretty harmless.

inyalowda.bsky.social•13 hours ago

I gave up caffeine almost thirty years ago. It smoothed the bumps out of my day. I don't miss it.

lindanoel8.bsky.social•13 hours ago

I'm with you!

blacniss.bsky.social•17 hours ago

The call of morning coffee is stronger than your will to live.

gretafied.bsky.social•13 hours ago

Boy can I relate. Instead of 10 cups a day or more perhaps 2 or 3 would be better🙃

frstevenclark.bsky.social•16 hours ago

Indeed. . . . drink that coffee. c(_)

danastarr.bsky.social•13 hours ago

Did we just become best friends? 🎶 ☕😂

brambling2.bsky.social•14 hours ago

Trivia Time:
We drink coffee now because when they tossed the tea into the Boston harbour, we had to have a morning drink and switched to coffee🤗☕️🤎

ramfdt.bsky.social•14 hours ago

If I don’t have coffee by 11am the headache is so intense but I’ve been like this since 9th grade. Yes I’m addicted but it could literally be crack and this is my service to the world.