Health Caffeine: Anyone ever done decaf?

[Purple7x08_24]

I've given it a go due to some health issues from a bad experience and well to be honest I thought the first week would be the hardest, and while it was hard, it's nothing compared to the drop nearly 4 weeks later. I feel a whole lot clearer about everything in my mind but now I'm feeling overwhelmed by it all. I did not think caffeine was responsible for clouding my mind where I felt like I was zoned out all the time.

Ironically, I feel more focused without caffeine than I ever did with it. I'm going to bed on time, I'm getting solid sleep.

 

[PT Bar None]

I've given it a go due to some health issues from a bad experience and well to be honest I thought the first week would be the hardest, and while it was hard, it's nothing compared to the drop nearly 4 weeks later. I feel a whole lot clearer about everything in my mind but now I'm feeling overwhelmed by it all. I did not think caffeine was responsible for clouding my mind where I felt like I was zoned out all the time.

Ironically, I feel more focused without caffeine than I ever did with it. I'm going to bed on time, I'm getting solid sleep.

I went decaf about 11 months ago. Haven't looked back. Caffeine's a weird little drug. Effects you in ways you don't realise. I noticed I was much less likely to come home and have an alcohol after a shite day at work after I decafed. Fortunately there is a coffee roaster walking distance from where I live that does a respectable blend of decafed beans.

I also noticed an improvement in sleep.

 

[Purple7x08_24]

I went decaf about 11 months ago. Haven't looked back. Caffeine's a weird little drug. Effects you in ways you don't realise. I noticed I was much less likely to come home and have an alcohol after a shite day at work after I decafed. Fortunately there is a coffee roaster walking distance from where I live that does a respectable blend of decafed beans.

I also noticed an improvement in sleep.

I can only think of the caffeine as a dopamine boost. Now I'm not getting it my mood is really flat. Even 3 weeks later, I'm getting headaches and cravings for caffeine. I'm curious as to why other dopamine hits aren't being craved.

 

[The Dice Man]

I cant sleep at night without a long black before bed. Decaf... lol

 

[the_interloper]

I have never done decaf deliberately, that's silly

 

[Purple7x08_24]

I have never done decaf deliberately, that's silly

For reference, I'm referring to eliminating caffeine from the diet, and further to that I had a heart tachycardia most likely from caffeine consumption in an attempt to deal with shift work. It's not a very good experience.

 

[raskolnikov]

I love my coffee but I think I have developed a bit of a sensitivity to caffeine which is affecting my digestive system so I'm going decaf to see whether my suspicions are right. Only been a couple of days so far so still not sure whether it is the issue or not.

 

[Purple7x08_24]

I love my coffee but I think I have developed a bit of a sensitivity to caffeine which is affecting my digestive system so I'm going decaf to see whether my suspicions are right. Only been a couple of days so far so still not sure whether it is the issue or not.

I think once you build up to 450mg or there about caffeine intake has little benefit. I think elite athletes cycle intake up to 450mg and then reset.

To be honest, I'm clearer and more focused now than at any time with caffeine.

 

[tangolikelama]

Have gone off caffeine before and can completely relate to the clarity, which is funny given most of us drink it get a bit of a pep up. Sleep and waking up are 1000x better with no caffeine. I had pretty brutal withdrawals though, felt like the flu. Currently back on the bandwagon as I just love the taste.

 

[Billy ray]

i have a triple shot and am fully caffeinated by 8am most days.
if i feel like a coffee thereafter i have a decaf single shot.
you can get some nice tasting decafs i find nowadays - even compared to 5 years ago (let alone 10-15 years ago)

 

[raskolnikov]

Have gone off caffeine before and can completely relate to the clarity, which is funny given most of us drink it get a bit of a pep up. Sleep and waking up are 1000x better with no caffeine. I had pretty brutal withdrawals though, felt like the flu. Currently back on the bandwagon as I just love the taste.

That's funny you should say that. Third day off caffeine for me and I've felt like I had the flu all day. I actually tested myself for covid even though I only had it a couple of weeks ago. Maybe it's the caffeine withdrawal.

 

[Plugger35]

A decaffeinated coffee seems about as pointless as a non alcoholic beer, I wouldn't bother drinking either of them.

 

[raskolnikov]

A decaffeinated coffee seems about as pointless as a non alcoholic beer, I wouldn't bother drinking either of them.

That's a pretty ignorant statement to be honest. A decaffeinated coffee isn't pointless to someone like me who suffers from adverse effects of caffeine. And a non-alcoholic beer isn't pointless to someone who struggles with their use of alcohol, or someone who would like to be drinking but needs to drive home.

 

[Plugger35]

That's a pretty ignorant statement to be honest. A decaffeinated coffee isn't pointless to someone like me who suffers from adverse effects of caffeine. And a non-alcoholic beer isn't pointless to someone who struggles with their use of alcohol, or someone who would like to be drinking but needs to drive home.

I would rather just drink something else like a hot chocolate or a soft drink since they taste better and also have no caffeine and no alcohol.

 

[Syd]

A decaffeinated coffee seems about as pointless as a non alcoholic beer, I wouldn't bother drinking either of them.

I feel dirty for liking one of your posts, but fully agree.

FWIW I'm an 8-10 cup per day Joe.

Bring on the caffeine!!

 

[Billy ray]

If you’re drinking coffee for the caffeine, you are overpaying for caffeine.
For me- You drink coffee for the taste, so decaf or caf its for the taste.

If you want caffeine, you can get caffeine tablets for a fraction of the cost.

 

[PT Bar None]

I drink black coffee, no sugar. Make it from freshly roasted beans in my own espresso machine. I *in love black coffee man. But I started experimenting with decaf beans 11 months ago. Took a while to find some decent beans. But now, the data is in and for me it is undeniable. I am happier without caffeine.

Well worth the experiment and the learnings. Always with the learnings.

 

[Purple7x08_24]

I would rather just drink something else like a hot chocolate or a soft drink since they taste better and also have no caffeine and no alcohol.

I agree and disagree. Coffe can be quite aromatic. When I started out I was drinking a pack of sugar free natural soda a day. Like the Kombucha

 

[Fossie 32]

I usually go with decaf just for a warm drink that helps hydrate me without sugar. Caffeine is a diuretic so I think not so good for hydration and don’t think it helps pep me up that much but I have a normal coffee before driving on long trips

 

[ElectricG]

I feel dirty for liking one of your posts, but fully agree.

FWIW I'm an 8-10 cup per day Joe.

Bring on the caffeine!!

Me too. Do you also feel tired all the time? Lol

 

[Syd]

Me too. Do you also feel tired all the time? Lol

Never tired during the day, can sleep straight after a nighttime cup too

 

[raskolnikov]

My local coffee place was out of decaf this morning so I decided to have a regular one to see how I went. Straight away I felt light headed and my heart started racing. Definitely staying away.

 

[t_94]

I drink black coffee, no sugar. Make it from freshly roasted beans in my own espresso machine. I *in love black coffee man. But I started experimenting with decaf beans 11 months ago. Took a while to find some decent beans. But now, the data is in and for me it is undeniable. I am happier without caffeine.

Well worth the experiment and the learnings. Always with the learnings.

Learnings in the caffeinated beverage space.

 

[Aristotle Pickett]

Yes decaf is good and still has the anti-oxidant benefits.