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Is anyone here caffeine free?

house_cat — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 13:18:01 GMT

I have been for several months and I'm surprised at how little I miss it.

I'm wondering if it's unusual - do most adults drink caffeine?

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hoosieroriginal — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 13:22:17 GMT

I am caffeine free - totally - my bladder goes into severe spasms if I drink even a drop of the stuff. After thinking I was having bladder infections each time, but no bacteria came back on tests- I think it is cystitis of some sort Even if I get a hot non-caffeine drink at starbucks and they use the machines for coffee, a couple days later I feel it coming on - seriously allergic. I've been off caffeine for about 2 years now - I just deal with it - still LOVE the smell of a cup of coffee, but it's just not worth it.

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Plaid Pants2 — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 13:25:59 GMT

I'm not a big coffee drinker, I can either take it or leave it.

Soda I rarely drink.

Once in a great, great while, like maybe once a month, I might have one of those Red Bull type energy drinks, but that's rare.

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cherry — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 13:27:20 GMT

I only buy caffeine free. diet coke to. drink at home. I don't like coffee .and can't stand caffeine free tea at all

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sunshower — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 13:28:08 GMT

In my opinion,it is not unusual to not notice that you have stopped using caffeine. I didnt start drinking coffee untill later in life and with that i noticed several changes. I now experience periods of exhaustion,do not always sleep well,and my skin looks dehydrated. Im thinking this would be a good time for me to become caffeine free once again.

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Bridgegal — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 13:34:46 GMT

I gave up caffeine about a month ago. Except for chocolate, of course.

I had no withdrawals and really don't know the difference except my little butterfly heart flutters have diminished dramatically. I'm happy about that.

It took me until this morning to find a decaf coffee that I liked after trying about a dozen so I'm really happy now.

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dex — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 13:38:35 GMT

@Bridgegal what decaf coffee brand did you like?I can't find a good one.

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Bri36 — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 13:39:17 GMT

I drink one cup of coffee in the morning. I fill up a second cup, but never drink even half of it. I do not drink any pop at all.

I have a cup of tea at night that doesn't contain caffeine.

I know a lot of people who don't drink coffee at all. I didn't start drinking coffee until I was in my late 30's.

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DecorDiva — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 14:04:06 GMT

I have been off caffeine since 2007 when I had an incident of A-fib. I love coffee and drink a lot of it so I get high quality coffee mail order from Peet's or another local roaster. It makes a real difference in the taste. I do get some caffeine from chocolate, but it doesn't seem to affect me.

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NicksmomESQ — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 14:04:54 GMT

I have basically been off of caffeine for the last 20 years.I drink decaf coffee & caffeine free cola.Sometimes I'll have a cup of 1/2 caf coffee but that's about it. Doing this has greatly improved my Gerd.I seldom have a problem these days!! I don't miss it at all!!

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cotton4me — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 14:09:31 GMT

I'm caffeine-free. I never drank coffee. I don't drink any caffeinated drinks.

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Apple Crisp — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 14:13:07 GMT

I, too, am caffeine free. I never drank coffee, but used to drink soda with caffeine. I had to stop all caffeine due to GERD and I am so much better that I was able to get off all medication, which was, also, causing severe problems.

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wagirl — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 14:16:06 GMT

I have been caffeine free, or close to it for 23 years due to some serious side effects from it. I can drink decaf tea and other decaf beverages and can eat chocolate too. I live near Seattle so there are coffee stores on every corner. I still love the smell and would love to drink it again but won't.

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ValuSkr — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 14:17:07 GMT

I stopped drinking coffee 14 months ago and haven't missed it one bit. It had become a bad habit. Once in a great while, in a social setting, I'll still have a cup. But never at home or at work. And I've never liked soda. But I do like chocolate!

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house_cat — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 16:11:52 GMT

@NicksmomESQ

@Apple Crisp

I'm so glad you mentioned GERD. I've never been diagnosed with it, but I was experiencing near-constant heartburn last year and never thought of the caffeine! I rarely have heartburn anymore, so it must have been a big factor. Duh...

I drink Rooibos tea exclusively. I would post the link for those of you looking for an excellent, organic, naturally uncaffeinated tea, but I know the board moderators would remove my post.

This is it - I buy it from Amazon.

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SeaMaiden — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 15:04:53 GMT

I drink instant coffee in my chocolate almond breeze that I heat up just in the morning. The rest of the day till bed I am caffeine free.

I drink chamomile tea hot and cold that I brew up enough for two days at a time and sweeten it with stevia. This is what I drink now instead of diet pop which I quit drinking in 2013.

Diet pop is POISON!

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ChynnaBlue — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 15:04:06 GMT

No. Most of mine comes from iced tea, so there's far less than in coffee, cola, or a cup of hot tea. I usually drink one cup of coffee 5 or 6 days a week.

Sometimes I get acid indigestion and reflux based on other things, like stress or a few days or poor eating. If I feel like I'm getting off balance, I give up the coffee for a few days, but I usually don't have a problem with the iced tea. In the summer when it's really hot and my tea consumption goes way up, I alternate my black iced tea with an herbal blend with no tea or caffeine.

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willdob3 — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 15:05:41 GMT

I can't think of any reason to be caffeine-free. I've gone without for over a year before and it made no difference.

I don't drink a lot of caffeinated beverages and that may be why. I have a mug of coffee in the morning and that is usually it. Occasionally, I'll have tea in the afternoon. Both have plenty of health benefits.

It isn't a problem for me and I'm not dependent on it - I do have days without any at all.

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NicksmomESQ — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 15:18:29 GMT

@house_cat Thanx for the information but I'm not a tea drinker,I love the taste of coffee.I only drink tea when I'm sick,never liked the taste.I drink lots of water too & a little bit of diet caffeine free cola.

I'll pass the info on to my DH & son who love tea & dislike coffee!! LOL!!

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jonbon — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 15:22:16 GMT

Mostly. I have a cup or two of green tea with our family breakfast every Sunday, and that's pretty much it. I don't drink coffee or any kind of soda (don't like carbonated drinks). I drink water.