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What type of symptoms does someone experience from Caffeine Withdrawal?


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Caffeine withdrawal has the medical community concerned as it was recently inducted into the Diagnostic and Statistics Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). Researchers believe that one out of eight people go through caffeine withdrawal which leads to an inability to perform work responsibilities and tasks for a few days. Although caffeine withdrawal is not considered too serious, there are side effects that one must be aware of.

For starters, common indicators of caffeine withdrawal are headaches. These headaches can vary in pain and can continue for up to 48 hours. If during this time you choose to treat this pain, be sure to consult the label as many pain tablets contain caffeine. This may be counterproductive for your goals. Another symptom is depression and fatigue. It is not uncommon to feel uneasy or to see a shift in mood. During this time some people may struggle to concentrate or focus on the task at hand.

In general, caffeine withdrawal can last from 2 days to 9 days. It often depends on the amount of caffeine the individual was accustomed to consuming as well as the usual time of day of consumption. For example, if caffeine was regularly consumed during breakfast hours, it may be harder to start your day. Oftentimes this can be attributed to a mental need for caffeine as a habit was created. If after 9 days indicators of caffeine withdrawal persist, a medical professional should be consulted as these symptoms could be attributed to other factors.

Caffeine is a substance easier to give up than other strong drugs. However people may still desire the taste of coffee or beverages that contain coffee. One way to battle this desire is to switch to decaffeinated coffee or caffeine-free colas. More and more people turn to these substitutes to satisfy their desires.

Removing the need for caffeine from your daily life is beneficial to your health. Because the withdrawal symptoms are relatively minor, it is a small price to pay for a healthy lifestyle. If you experience difficulty kicking this habit, a medical professional should be consulted.
Sep 22nd, 2012 at 6:59 PM
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