This can result from fitful sleep caused by caffeine already in their bodies when they go to bed, or by caffeine withdrawal during the night. As with many drugs, a body that is addicted to caffeine begins to need more of it just to function at a normal level. Withdrawal from caffeine can produce different symptoms in everyone, but the most common are headaches, fatigue, irritability and depression. Some people coming down from the caffeine addiction may even experience flu-like symptoms. Quitting coffee at the same time as another substance, like cigarettes, can worsen withdrawal symptoms for both.
Experts agree that quitting coffee cold turkey isn t necessary.
The best way to beat the addiction is to decrease consumption over a period of time. Sometimes mixing decaf with regular coffee will help with the caffeine cravings, and continuing to lower the amount of regular coffee in the combination can safely bring the body back to its own natural speed. Having one random cup of full-strength coffee, however, throws 100 milligrams of caffeine back into a person s system and can start the process all over again. Although caffeine is recognized as a drug, it is not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. Most experts agree that drinking coffee or energy drinks in moderation causes little to no real harm.