drob31
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The thing about caffiene withdraw, however, is that most people think it should only last a few days. I'm seeing many anecdotal reports saying it can lasts 6 months or more.
Futhermore, if you have a caffeine "sensitivity," they could last up to a year.
However, I don't think caffiene withdraw explains "adrenal fatigue" by itself, I think that having caffiene withdraw adrenal fatigue prevents the HPA-axis from being able to recalibrate itself. So the withdraw has to be dealt with first, and could take a longer time than suspected.
Futhermore, if you have a caffeine "sensitivity," they could last up to a year.
However, I don't think caffiene withdraw explains "adrenal fatigue" by itself, I think that having caffiene withdraw adrenal fatigue prevents the HPA-axis from being able to recalibrate itself. So the withdraw has to be dealt with first, and could take a longer time than suspected.
- Headache
A caffeine headache usually starts behind the eyes and then moves up the front of the head. - Sleepiness
This just isn’t your normal tiredness, this is sitting up straight but still can’t keep your eyes open tiredness. - Irritability
Everyone and everything gets on your last nerve. It’s best just to lock yourself in your room during this stage. - Lethargy
Forget about productivity at this stage because you’ll be unmotivated to do anything from the feeling of the lack of energy. - Constipation
Caffeine stimulates the bowel, so without its daily dose the colon gets a little cranky too. - Depression
Caffeine withdrawal can take away all hope for living. Temporary blues are one thing, but if you already struggle with depression this could be a big issue. - Muscle Pain, Stiffness, Cramping
If you normally have some caffeine prior to exercise then during caffeine withdrawal you could feel as though your muscles have weights strapped to them. - Lack of Concentration
Forget school, studying, brain surgery, or jet engine repair during this stage of withdrawal. - Flu-like symptoms
Stuffy nose, blocked sinuses, and sinus pressure have all been reported by people withdrawing from caffeine. - Insomnia
Some people actually can’t sleep when going through caffeine withdrawal. - Nausea and Vomiting
Some people can’t even think about food the first couple days of withdrawal which compounds the feeling of lethargy. - Anxiety
In some people, caffeine actually causes anxiety, but in others, withdrawing from the drug can cause feelings on anxiety and even panic attacks have been reported by some. - Brain Fog
Withdrawal can cause some people to experience brain fog which is described as the difficulty of having coherent thoughts, difficulty thinking, and the difficulty of doing common tasks. - Dizziness
Caffeine withdrawal can cause some people to lose their sense of equilibrium. - Heart Rhythm Abnormalities
Since caffeine also stimulates the heart muscle, some people experience changes in their heart rhythm during withdrawal. Both low blood pressure and even palpitations have been reported.