Help avoiding caffeine withdrawal

[mhalp]

I need help avoiding caffeine withdrawal.

I was drinking between 6 and 7 diet sodas a day. One weekend, I didn't have any, and no other sources of caffeine. I was so tired on Saturday, that I went to sleep for 3 hours, after being awake for only 2 hours, and having eaten! Then, the headaches came. I stayed away from caffeine and aspertime. The headaches and tiredness went away after 2 1/2 weeks. All the time, I was curious if the symptoms were from caffeine withdrawal, or aspartame withdrawal.

It appears that caffeine is the issue. I had not ingested caffeine or aspertime for around 6 weeks. On Friday afternoon, I had a double Espresso. I felt great! f I was full of energy and ideas. Then, as early as Saturday morning, I had a headache, which has worsened throughout the day. All this from one double Espresso! Give me a break.

I would like to enjoy the benefits of coffee, without having a headache the next day. Is there some supplement I can take to aid with this?

Thanks

 

[MikeMartial]

I would like to enjoy the benefits of coffee, without having a headache the next day. Is there some supplement I can take to aid with this?

Thanks

Yes. Drink coffee everyday and this won't be an issue.

 

[supersudo]

stop taking caffeine and replace it with vitamin b6 and b12... they are the "energy vitamins"

b12 gives u a similar effect... albeit it doesn't last as long... just be sure not to take too much.. =]

 

[Jordy Correia]

Take caffine pills or just get used to not drinking coffee or pop. Its best to get used to it sometime.

 

[MikeMartial]

On a serious note, if it affects you that much, just go cold turkey. Yes, the headaches and lethargy will suck, but a the withdrawl symptoms subsides quickly.

IMO, what you need to do is just cut down your daily intake, and time your caffiene consumption for pre-WO, to reap the ergogenic benefits.

Sudo: No offense, but B6 and B12 are in no way a replacement for caffeine; while thiamine is utilized in the Kreb's cycle for production of energy, pyridoxine and cyanocobalamin are not. Vitamins are not replacements for stimulants, and vice-versa.