Much like you I began with a cup or two in the morning and then I eventually needed more and more to function, especially at work.

I grew up in the 60′s with “diet pills” and although, thank You God, I don’t use them anymore my body still misses that high, false energy feeling and caffeine always filled the bill.

My body reacts to excessive caffeine as it does to any other drug I ingest which is to say it eventually brings me to my knees. Shaky hands,fast talking, nervousness and a fluttering irregular heartbeat at times are the telltale signs of excessive caffeine for me.

It’s been 11 days since by God’s Grace I made the decision to listen to my body regarding caffeine intake although I didn’t get the memo about weaning off of it so I went cold turkey. The first two days were bearable and then it hit me. No headaches, but extreme tiredness. This only lasted a few days and then it was everything you wrote in your blog….easier, earlier wake-ups, more energy, motivation to walk on the treadmill and increased focus at work. A true miracle…The downside..anger, resentment, jealousy and self-rightous judgment are popping up and I know I’ve got to continue working on those issues.

I have been going the decaf route and that may have to stop eventually but for now one thing at a time one day at a time.

Random thought: caffeine violates the i before e rule. How annoying!