Caffeine

I've never been a big caffeine drinker. I've never been able to drink coffee because of my anxiety issues, and even a chai is pushing it sometimes.

Soda is more of a treat for me. I'll drink two or three bottles a week, but I could go without it and could care less.

However, I do like to have a bottle if I have a headache or if my allergies are particulary bad. I find it helps.

 

There has got to be some sort of medical studies on this. When I am congested, or have a headache, the coffee definitely helps.

 

Your nose isn't the only thing that coffee helps clear...

 

Day five or six without a regular Diet Coke.

Still getting slight headaches.

Still feeling sluggish and unfocused.

Never dreamed the withdrawal would last this long. I figured it would be a one- or two-day battle.

 

Do you use that stovetop espresso maker from Bialetti? I am thinking of getting one for home use, or maybe seeing if I can pick up a used machine from craigslist.

I'm considering of moving to a couple of espresso shots a day instead of coffee.

 

I've been using a Bialetti for about 25 years now. It doesn't brew a cup with that nice reddish-brown crema (aka foam). But it does the trick if, like me, you just want to dump down a couple shots of espresso for lift off. I usually use Cafe Bustelo.

 

I would easily drink a pot of coffee or more during a shift BEFORE I became a father. Now I wish I could just get an IV.

 

I've been caffeine-free for just over a year now. Don't ever want to go back.

 

Yeah, that's what Brad Renfro said....slippery slope my friends.

 

I heard he drank a lot of coffee during The Client.

In which he was fabulous, BTW.