Am I addicted to caffeine?

guy

I love coffee! I can't start my day without it. I drink about 5 cups a day. How do I know if I am addicted?

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Answers (6) to: "Am I addicted to caffeine?"

Martin...

There is no exact test to detect if you are addicted to caffeine. The best way to detect addiction is to stop drinking coffee and see if you experience withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms may vary in their extent, which usually depends upon the state of dependency and addiction. Symptoms of caffeine withdrawal may include headache, fatigue or drowsiness. In addition, changes in mood, such as depressed mood or irritability, may occur. Muscles may be painful or stiff. A person with withdrawal symptoms may have problems to concentrate. Some may experience flu-like symptoms, such as nausea or vomiting. Withdrawal symptoms may occur from 6 to 18 hours after a sudden cessation of use of caffeine.

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Bethel

I found a website that has a checklist to detect whether you are addicted to caffeine or not:
http://www.hypnosisdownloads.com/downloads/health/ca...
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curlyt...

Its the caffeine that you are addicted to for sure. Try only drinking 1 or 2 cups.
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dannybna

yes!drink water you will notice a big difference in how u feel ...this is a fact i used to be very addicted ... its one of the easy drugs to kick though .... nicotine is the hardest.
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beachbump

I think you answered your own question, if you cant start the day with out it, then there's a problem. If you want to slow down, try drink one less cup a day. Coffee is bad for you. Its got to be up to you if you want a healty bodie.
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kymba

When your body starts shaking, your heartbeat flutters, you feel lightheaded, you want to mow the lawn at 1 a.m., they are symptons I've had of a caffeine overdose. Drink lots of water and hydrating drinks! Stay away from Mountain Dew!!!!
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