I Abandoned Caffeine Completely for 28 Days — My Honest Review
The good, the bad, and the f*cking worst!
I am a caffeinated writer, who needs a hot cup of caffeine in her hands to write.
I would have a cup of Chai(Black Tea)in the morning to wake up. A cup or two of black coffee after lunch to get out of the afternoon slump.
But, last month I decided to generate organic focus, without depending on any external stimulants. The results were astonishing.
The Withdrawal Hell is Real
I am not gonna lie, the first week was hell. I was moody and cranky throughout the day.
And I had a splitting headache when it was time for a caffeine dose.
According to this study, daily caffeine consumption can actually change the chemistry of your brain. The brain produces more adenosine receptors to develop higher caffeine tolerance.
So, when you go cold turkey you experience withdrawal symptoms.
One day I went to the coffee shop to sniff the delicious aroma.
It was frustrating, to say the least.
It Got Better
After the initial longing for chai and coffee, I developed an iron-clad…