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by edhowzerblack 2710 days ago
Gradually decreasing your caffeine consumption until you reach a healthy level probably makes more sense than going cold turkey.

The next time you get a coffee craving at work, stop and think about how you are feeling and what you really want. My guess is that you are feeling anxious and distracted. My guess is that coffee isn't really what you want. What you want is to get away from your desk, take a break, and feel less anxious and distracted. Am I right?

While a good cup of coffee helps us get going in the morning, too much caffeine can cause anxiety. If anxiety is the root issue, you are essentially stuck in a feedback loop by attempting to treat your anxiety with something that is causing more anxiety. Try CBD oil. I use Exlininol brand, specifically the liposome formulation. Also, you can take a break, get up and walk around without getting coffee.

I've made a guess which may be dead wrong, so apologies if I'm barking up the wrong tree here.