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Re:Ask HN: stopping caffeine by swah on Saturday October 30, 2010 @12:28PM (#1851170)
I'm just trying to find out if it coffee makes me more anxious, but right now I'm just sleepier.
Re:Ask HN: stopping caffeine by rick888 on Saturday October 30, 2010 @04:47PM (#1851774)
"I'm just trying to find out if it coffee makes me more anxious, but right now I'm just sleepier."

I quit caffeine a year ago and I went through the same symptoms. I slept for 10 hours a night for 3 or 4 days and then my sleep cycle went back to normal.

After quitting, I realized that it amplified my anxiety levels in many social situations. It also put me in sort of a strange state-of-mind where my emotions seemed dull (I'm comparing now to then). In a way, it made me more of a compliant person.

I also can remember my dreams almost 3 or 4 times a week when I'm using not caffeine. I still drink it once in a long while, but it doesn't really start up the cycle anymore (I don't keep drinking coffee or pop on a regular basis).

Re:Ask HN: stopping caffeine by swah on Saturday October 30, 2010 @07:03PM (#1852006)
That's great to hear! I'll continue the experience then.