going raw today/question about coffee

[penelope]

So today is my first day, and I usually drink two cups of coffee in the morning. Has anyone here experienced withdrawal from caffeine, and, if so, how long did it last? Also, (and this may sound a bit dumb, but oh well) does going raw reduce the amount of withdrawal associated with giving up caffeine?

About to go enjoy some cantaloupe. :)

[Sharon in Colorado]

Yes, you'll probably get a really bad headache for a couple of days. This also happens with sugar withdrawals. Just work with it and drink plenty of water. Try rubbing lavendar oil on your temples if it gets unbearable.

[Jamie]

Oh my gosh,, yes, I get horrible headaches from caffiene withdrawl, but when ever I am beginning raw I get horrible headaches and it is probably from just the withdrawl/detox of everything at once.
It is helpful to know that probably only one day will you suffer with the headache, but then you will feel great.
I don't think that going raw will help with the caffiene withdrawl, no matter what, you are going to go through detox at least some.

[penelope]

I knew it would be most likely inevitable, but here goes nothing, eh? :)

I'm going to keep a positive attitude about it, anyhoo. :p

[sweetgoddess]

Hello and welcome to the forum Penelope.

I gave up coffee when I started raw also. I detoxed from that for 2 -3 days, though not too badly. I increased my water intake a GREAT deal.
Here is a thread on the forum which may help you out in this area.
http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5397&highlight=caffeine

You can do it! You will feel amazing after, and it doesnt take long. I cant tell you how wonderful it is to wake up and truly be awake, like when you were a child. HUGE difference.

Best wishes and congratulations on choosing health for yourself.
Warmly~

[penelope]

wow, such quick responses!

and helpful at that. :)

i do indeed feel very welcomed.

[penelope]

wow, i can't wait to feel up awake, energized, and ready to go!

i can stick it out for *that* feeling. :)