How To Overcome Caffeine Addiction
Sunday, May 31, 2009 10:00
Caffeine is an extremely addictive substance. On the scale of addictive substances it is more addictive than tobacco, alcohol, and even cocaine. This is not to say that the effects are more damaging, just that the substance will develop into a habit which is harder to break.
Caffeine is a substance that we don’t think of as dangerous – many of us drink coffee every day, and it is easy to drink a few cups a day, but before we know it we have an addiction and we need 3, 5, 8 cups of coffee a day. At these levels coffee does have a negative effect on the body – on your mood, your alertness, even things like your internal organs and heart.
This article will help you to learn how to overcome caffeine addiction naturall and safely, and give several tips you can use:
- Firstly it is best to gradually cut down on your caffeine intake. You could do this in a couple of ways – if you drink 5 cups a day cut it to 4 cups one week then 3 cups the week after and so on. Or you could still drink your 5 cups but only fill them 3/4 full, then cut down even further the enxt week and so on. Either way here you are still getting your caffeine fix and soothing your cravings.
- Another way you can overcome your caffeine addiction is by finding a substitute. Perhaps you could get some sugar through a small chocolate bar, or a couple of biscuits instead – this will give you a little boost in energy, and although not good in the long run it will help to wein you off caffeine.
- If you drink coca cola then try another fizzy energy drink which does not contain caffeine – any drink with sugar in it will boost your concentration.
- Drink tea instead – tea still contains a little caffeine and as a hot drink it can be a great substitute for a cup of coffee.
- Eat fruit – fruit acts as a natural energy booster, and contains natural sugars. Eating more fruit will really help you in the first few weeks when you are feeling the withdrawal – it will put energy back into your body and make sure you get good nutrition.
- You can also try alternative therapies – such as positive affirmations, nlp, hypnosis or subliminal messages. Our caffeine addiction treatment subliminal cd is designed to send positive messages into your mind to help you handle your addiction, and stay strong against withdrawal and caffeine cravings.


