Discovering Ways To Break A Coffee Addiction
As funny as it may sound, coffee addiction affects millions of people around the world. And it's not just adults who face the terrible consequences of this terrible addiction; with a glamorous coffee house on every corner of the civilized world, teens are more likely now than ever to also suffer from a coffee addiction.
Coffee addiction symptoms are much like those of any other recreational drug use. From sleeplessness to nausea, those who are experiencing caffeine withdrawals often find themselves suffering form shakes and other symptoms normally thought of as reserved for drub abusers going through the detoxification process.
Signs To Look Out For
Perhaps you're wondering if you could be suffering from a coffee addiction. The best way to tell is to first answer this question: approximately how many cups of coffee do you drink each day; and would you be willing to give it up? If you answer in the negative, or if you drink more than just a couple of cups of coffee per day, then chances are you are suffering from this addiction and don't even know it.
One of the most telling signs of a coffee addiction is if you get headaches if you go a day without your coffee. Many people who suffer from an addiction to caffeine report headaches, nausea, fatigue, and other such symptoms when they go without their coffee; often within just twelve hours of their last cup of coffee.
Breaking The Addiction
An addiction to coffee can be just as difficult, if not more, than many of the other addictions that commonly plague people in the world today. One of the first things that you must do when trying to break a coffee addiction is to find a few people who will support you in your decision, and stand behind you whenever you need help. This can be your friends, family members, or even people from a support group (yes, there are support groups for those suffering from coffee addiction).
Once you have found people who will support you in your decision to break free from your coffee addiction, you will need to learn to replace the coffee with a healthier alternative. Orange juice has been proven to aid in the withdrawal process; and many people have reported that drinking a few glasses of orange juice every morning for the first several weeks after quitting coffee almost completely resolves the headaches and shakiness that usually accompanies the withdrawal process.
