I never thought my innocent morning coffee ritual could quietly wreck my nerves. But there I was, jittery and restless, battling anxiety during caffeine withdrawal like it was a secret war no one warned me about. It’s not just about missing the buzz; it’s the rollercoaster of mental fog, irritability, and unexpected waves of panic…
If you’ve ever skipped your morning coffee and found yourself nursing a throbbing headache by lunchtime, you’re not imagining it. I’ve personally been there — once went on a short weekend detox and ended up lying in bed by 2 p.m., eyes shut tight, regretting every caffeine-free decision. That classic pounding behind the eyes? Welcome…
So, here’s the thing—about six months ago, I made a decision to cut back on caffeine. I had been relying on 3–4 cups of coffee a day to stay energized through work and family life, but my sleep was getting worse, my anxiety was spiking, and something weird started happening… I noticed my eye floaters—those…
If you’ve ever tried to cut back on coffee and found yourself curled up in a dark room with a pounding headache, you’re not alone. I’ve been there—tried to quit caffeine cold turkey and ended up feeling like my head was in a vice. That awful throbbing behind the eyes? It wasn’t just a bad…
If you’ve ever tried cutting back on coffee — whether to be “healthier,” save money, or just survive a hectic Monday without your usual fix — and ended up curled on the couch clutching your temples… yeah, you’re not alone. I’ve been there. That dull throbbing behind the eyes, the stiffness creeping up your neck,…
I remember the first time I decided to cut back on caffeine. It wasn’t some grand decision fueled by research—it was more like, “Let me just skip my usual afternoon coffee and see how I feel.” Spoiler: I didn’t feel great. My head was pounding, my focus was shot, and ironically, I felt *more* anxious…
If you’ve recently stopped drinking coffee or cut back on caffeine and noticed your blood pressure creeping up, you’re not alone. I’ve seen this quite a bit in my Internal Medicine practice. Patients come in confused—doing all the “right things,” like quitting caffeine, but suddenly dealing with unexpected spikes in blood pressure. This strange twist,…
