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===Recovering from Caffeine Cravings=== | ===Recovering from Caffeine Cravings=== | ||
#Get plenty of rest. For many of us, caffeine is a way to combat too little sleep and a lack of energy during the day. Make sure as you are quitting caffeine that you have made it possible to sleep as much as you need each night -- this will help your body reset and get used to your new caffeine-free system.<ref name="rf18805" /> | #Get plenty of rest. For many of us, caffeine is a way to combat too little sleep and a lack of energy during the day. Make sure as you are quitting caffeine that you have made it possible to sleep as much as you need each night -- this will help your body reset and get used to your new caffeine-free system.<ref name="rf18805" /> | ||
| − | #Limit your [[Drink Responsibly|alcohol consumption]]. This, along with [[Drink-More-Water-Every-Day|drinking plenty of water]], is especially important during the first few days as your body is adjusting. Alcohol will dehydrate you and since it's also a depressant, it will increase your cravings for the upside in caffeine the next day.<ref name="rf9565" /> | + | #Limit your [[Drink Responsibly|alcohol consumption]]. This, along with [[Drink-More-Water-Every-Day|drinking plenty of water]], is especially important during the first few days as your body is adjusting. Alcohol will dehydrate you and since it's also a depressant, it will increase your cravings for the upside in caffeine the next day.<ref name="rf9565">http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/alcohol/art-20044551</ref> |
#Be ready for withdrawal symptoms. Depending on how much caffeine you drank, your body might be at risk of getting a shock with the change from daily caffeine to no caffeine. The following caffeine withdrawal symptoms are possible and can last for a few days after you have stopped caffeine:<ref name="rf18806">http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/caffeine/art-20045678?pg=2</ref> | #Be ready for withdrawal symptoms. Depending on how much caffeine you drank, your body might be at risk of getting a shock with the change from daily caffeine to no caffeine. The following caffeine withdrawal symptoms are possible and can last for a few days after you have stopped caffeine:<ref name="rf18806">http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/caffeine/art-20045678?pg=2</ref> | ||
#*Fatigue and Sleepiness | #*Fatigue and Sleepiness | ||
