I quit caffeine a month ago and will NEVER go back. When you come off of the withdrawal symptoms it really confirms how nasty this stuff is. Plus I was just tired of panic attacks and anxiety

One does not "give up" caffeine; one gets rid of it. Same for alcohol, nicotine and sugar. As long as you believe you are "sacrificing" you'll go back to it.

I quit 26 days ago. After a bout with severe anxiety and panic attacks I had enough. I had no clue how high and sensitive my nervous system was every day until I quit. Caffeine is a seriously bad thing for people to consume.

Happy for you man! On day 104 of quitting caffeine myself. Best life decision I have ever made.

I had anxiety problems because of caffeine. Since I gave up my emotions regularized and I feel relaxed every day.

I'm glad to hear from someone who isn't a 20-something talking about this (I'm 65 next month). And I appreciated your calm, non-judgemental delivery of the message. A refreshing change.

I gave up coffee over 40 years ago. As a youngster, I noticed it made me incredibly wired, even in small quantities, and gave me heart palpitations. Obviously, I was sensitive to caffeine. I continued to drink tea without discernable consequences until a relative gave me a cup of tea made with two bags containing a strong blend which was very well stewed. I drank this and immediately felt sick to my stomach, came out in a cold sweat and suffered a nasty panic attack. That was 20 years ago and I haven't had a full cup of tea since. In my line of work, accepting the offer of a cup of tea from a customer at their house is a good way of getting rid of them so that I can concentrate on solving the issue they are paying me for. Now, I really like the taste of caffeinated tea, and when the tea arrives, I'll have a token sip, out of nostalgia more than anything, and even that one sip gives me a kick. So the older I've got, the more sensitive to caffeine I've become to its effects. I think people who suffer with even mild anxiety would be well advised to do a 30day experiment and cut out all forms of caffeine. It can be life changing.

It's the same with me. Coffee gives me panic attacks. And they disappear when I stop drinking coffee and tea. Yes. Everything is becoming calmer.

I recently stopped drinking coffee and I already feel better. I also had a lot of anxiety, depression,throat burn,stomage problems, hard to sleep, dizzy, stressed body and now after a week I feel more calmer and less anxiety. I do drink black tea but I want to stop with that too. Also a reason why I stopped drinking coffee is that my teeth got ugly. Thank you for a Great video 😊

Coffee is the last addiction for me to quit. Inspiring video. Thank u 😊

I’ve gone off all caffeine recently, even decaf. I’m drinking herbal teas and it’s fine. I want to be calm and relaxed.

The speaker's gratitude for quitting caffeine is evident in the positive changes they experienced. They express thanks for the reduced stress, anxiety, and improved overall well-being resulting from their decision to quit caffeine.

It takes will power to do anything. While serving on Polaris submarines in the US Nay in the late 60s I smoked, drank alcohol. The navy always kept two HUGE pots of coffee going 24/7 to keep us all wired and on top of the edge. When I left the Navy 1972 I cold turkey the smokes, but not the coffee and booze. When I hit my 50s I gave up drinking but keept drinking the caffeine. Then one day I had a prostrate issue where I could hardly pee. It was then I finally figured out how caffeine affected my issues. So I went from 3 pots of coffee a day to a couple of cups. Now at 75 I have learned to regulate a single cup of coffee in the AM and not have another for 3 days. I enjoy the one cup even more now then ever and not spend so much time on the piss pot. It's all about balance, it's like fine tuning an old carburetor on a car, but also takes will power so you control the substance and not the substance controlling you

My husband and I are on the road to getting rid of caffeine and feel so happy about it. For the next week or two we will be drinking one cup of green tea a day, and then tapering that off and then being rid of caffeine completely. I Don't want to go cold turkey because I'm the mother of two teenage daughters. And also I'm the caregiver for my elderly mother who lives with us. So I'm going to taper it off so that I don't deal with a withdrawals. However, I can already feel an enormous change from not drinking coffee for 30 days, and then switching to a cup of black tea a day for about 3 weeks. Now doing green tea one cup a day for a week. Looking forward to being rid of this psychoactive drug completely. Also got rid of alcohol about 60 days ago and feel wonderful about that. My anxiety and depression is slipping into non existent. Praise God. Thank you for your video!

Day 3 for me caffeine free, 6 years off alcohol.

I love to watch “why I quit coffee” videos first thing in the morning as my coffee replacement:-) thanks for sharing

Ive been drinking coffee first thing when I awake for years,and throughout the day. Very poor appetite, stressed and anxious.Thanks for sharing this video. I am now going cold and getting rid of caffeine. Blessings from Ireland.

You have a very sweet Spirit about you thank you for sharing about giving up caffeine I've drank coffee since I was 16 years old and now I'm going to be 63 years old I'm giving it up thank you for being an inspiration God bless you

I struggled with severe stress and anxiety for years and about a year or two ago I decided I wasn't going to drink coffee after about 2pm. I can't believe the difference it has made to my life. All those years I never put it together. Strange that when I think back to when I first had anxiety as a late teenager, that was the time I started drinking coffee. I racked my brain for years trying to figure out why I felt this way, and all along it was under my very nose. Alcohol also caused me anxiety (and brain fog) which I have quite since may 2022 - and will NEVER go back. Thank you for this video. You won a subscriber here. Kind Regards. Jesse

Watching whilst enjoying a hot latte walking in the snow.

Smoked and drank for 40 years . Gave them up 6 years ago coffee is the last vice. I'm 3 days in .

Thanks buddy, drinking toxic levels of caffeine every day for 25+ years has me rethinking my coffee habit

Has improved my life considerably to quit caffeine. Thanks for posting. People in my family are miserable to be around and they are in the height of their addiction to it. I can say nothing to them, they refuse point blank to ever quit. Smh.

2 weeks no caffeine...atleast in the coffee form which I've been drinking as a child and now 48. Killed 2 birds with one stone and put alcohol on the chopping block with coffee. It just made sense. I just got tired of feeling run down for years. I could actually attest to the change I've felt. Definitely much more calm and happier knowing I'm feeling the pros and know overall it's better. I've noticed my energy level being more consistent and leveled. Done with the crashes of caffeine.

Thank you, Mr. Egan. I believe if the world was full of more folks like you the world would be a much better place. Thank you! I’m tapering off. Really don’t want this drug in my life anymore. Cheers

@doneganlife 🦉 Thank you for talking about this by the sea. Quite inspiring, you were. Caffeine causes shortages of B12 and magnesium--the lack of which causes cramping...

I drank coffee for decades and was not aware of problems from it, but that changed. In my late 50s (60 now), I started noticing heart palpitations, leading to anxiety, leading to more palpitations, more anxiety, etc. My blood pressure went up about then, too. I cut out coffee and almost all alcohol (still drink 1 glass of wine maybe once every 1 or 2 months). I also eat better, and get enough potassium and limit salt for bp. I'm on a good track now. The withdrawal from caffiene was not easy, though. I tapered off, but not as slowly as I might have. Caffiene causes anxiety, but yet the withdrawal causes anxiety, too! I had to slog through that, and it got better, and I won't go back to it. It's caffiene free herbal tea for me now!

Thanks Don, I’m a much happier feline without caffeine now. But I can’t believe what I did to the furniture

I can drink a black coffee and go to sleep. I lived in London for a year. And decided to just drink tea while I was there. I never fully woke up.

Thank you very much. It is the last video that really tipped the scale...! Tomorrow will have no that drug...

Most everyone doesn’t realize caffeine has a quarter life of 12 hours. So if you drink coffee throughout the day, it’s in your system 24 hours a day. Also, sleep experts don’t drink caffeine because it wrecks your sleep. That’s all I needed to hear.

ITS SOOOOOO TRUE. Life without caffeine is 100% better 🤗

Doing minty green tea now, love it

Good video thanks. I'm on day 37 caffeine free after many attempts in the past. I wasn't a huge drinker but maybe a couple of coffees and one tea a day. At this stage i'm feeling pretty good and I'm able to function as well as I did with caffeine - I just don't have all the nasty side effects that caffeine gives you. I expect things to get better too. The first few weeks were hard mainly due to lack of motivation and lethargy but it got better fairly quickly in my case. I think everyone reacts differently. i hope I can stick it out this time to get a least a year before I can really evaluate how better it is to be off that nasty drug. The hardest part for me has always been to stay off it. I have gone through the first few weeks thing a few times so I'm looking forward to a long term experience this time.

I quit a month ago. Lower anxiety was an unexpected but a welcome bonus

I’m switching to herbal tea. Thanks!

you are a beautiful soul Don ... be blessed always 🥰

Could not relate more to this video. Thanks for sharing your experience, Dan. All the best.

I quit all caffeine two weeks ago, hoping it will help me sleep better but I’m not noticing much difference so far, except I don’t have to pee as often which is a good change and it would be worth it just for that, so I will keep this up regardless. I’ve had zero withdrawal symptoms.

Thanks, I needed this. Drinking caffeine seems to make me more drowsy and sleepy. It feels like I am always drained and never able to recover. You know when I truly feel refreshed is after a good quality nap or the days when I get deeper than my usual sleep at night. But then I instantly give in to the sugar and coffee cravings and I dull myself. It is so toxic but so hard to give up. But watching your video and learning from your experience has motivated me to keep trying.

You are right my honorable friend from across the channel. We should strife to detox from some serious addictions.. clear mind.. free future.

I had to enlarge the picture to discover that the beautiful beachfront, definitely better than anything else in England, is in Felixstowe. Thank you for the coffee encouragement, I have given up due to sudden heartburn/indigestion and giving up gluten and green tea at the same time as I am suffering so badly. Namaste 🙏

Good day. It has been seven days since my last cuppa coffee. The major effects were felt within the first 48 hours. By DAY6 I started feeling like myself again. This comment marks day seven and I feel much better. I don’t know if I have a headache anymore. But, I was able to wake up on time today and was able to get my day started. Just thought I would update you.

Doing this and eating clean is the way to do it

Thank you. Fascinating. Presented in a perfectly balanced way. I have a caffeine addiction. I know it is no good for me. Because my mind and body are telling me precisely that. Your description of the pace of life in our times is accurate. It does stand to reason that we should be at least circumspect about having anything in our diets which escalate the fight/flight response. I’m going to give cold turkey a go thanks to your thoughtful, steady, and relaxed presentation. Thank you.

I quit caffeine because my heartburn was so bad i was feeling pain in my diaphragm.. quitting it cold turkey also made me really sick too. But i had to do it

Thank you. I’m in the beginning stages of quitting and information like this helps.

love this , thanks gramps .

nice video Don! much appreciated opinions!

I'm wrapped I came across, great video, I'm convinced, Thank-you 🙏

Thank you for the very helpful video! I've decide to give quitting caffeine a go as well and appreciate your help and message.

Excellent video. I love it

Coffee is massively comforting for me ....

Handsome man you are! Also, your words are spot on. Depresso is the most suitable word for this drug. Have been drinking one espresso and one Greek coffee daily for years and I couldn’t imagine that this could be a factor for some sleepless nights and anxiety on a daily basis… have gone decaf for a couple of weeks and I already dare saying I feel so fresher, much stamina, sleeping like a baby and stable efficiency through out my day. But I have also adopted some other habits too. Keep on the good job 👍

Did a blood test 2 weeks ago and apart from a severe vitamine D deficiency (for which I take supplements now) I also had high LDL cholestorol (now looking out a bit more for the saturated fats). Reason I did the blood test is because of a constant headache (more of a small constant pressure), bad sleep whereas I don't have a problem falling asleep but waking up at 04:00 etc. I stopped drinking coffee last week (I was a heavy drinker) and alcohol. Yes I had a headache for 2 days but that is gone (still the slight pressure though). Instead I drink (cafeine and theine free thee). And whenever I feel like relaxing on a saturday with a drink I'm taking a 0% alcohol beer..

This is very interesting.

I drink a cup of black coffee a day and it does me well. Never had a problem with it.

Hey man thanks for this video! I am now on the 3 without caffeine and I feel like sh** I have bad headaches but I have to go thru these withdrawals so I can finally be free , blessings to you my brother

31 year male from India ...and quit caffeine since 4 days. Planning to go longer . Thanks sir for this informative video . Currently suffering withdrawals

Drinking spring water and sparkling water has massively helped me quit caffeine (black tea).

Excellent Message. It's about freedom. You wake up without the anxiety of getting your fix of caffeine drug. I get my energy from hot water and fruit with oats every morning.

For the record, I drink decaf as well…. I’m a bulletproof coffee addict… I just use decaf now. 😊

Thanks for sharing!

25 years ago I went right off tea, the taste made me feel ill, then i discovered coffee was keeping me awake at night with a constant 'chattering' going on in my head. I love coffee, so reduced the amount I had until I couldn't even have a teaspoon of instant coffee in the morning without it resulting in sleeplessness. I've never liked fizzy drinks, or alcohol much, I'd also just given up tobacco, so it was hard just drinking herbal teas or water. Now I love tulsi tea, hot or cold water, but I do occasionally have a decaff coffee as a treat. It was so long ago I gave up I can't remember the caffeine buzz and don't miss it at all, but the taste and smell of coffee still gets me craving it, the only reason I won't have it is I expect it will have me out of my mind and climbing walls and im quite worried that a cafe may mess up my order and accidently give me caffinated coffee. Funnily enough I've never missed tobacco at all and will never ever smoke again.

Happy in my “addiction.” Everything in moderation. But I’m glad you found it helpful to quit.

Going to try give up tea nad coffee, both make my head feel fuzzy. Great audio quality by the way.

Thank you so much Don Egan.. I need to quit caffeine and refined sugar bcuz i have anxiety and depression

6:25 lol nice "Subscribe!" edited in there 😁 This was very relaxing to watch. Great contrast to so much other content out there. 8 years is super impressive! I'm on day 5. Furthest I've made it is only a few months. The first time I quit was one of the hardest things I've ever done in my life.. no joke. The withdrawal lasted months! It's truly eye-opening when you experience all the changes your body goes through when you quit, which is why I'm quitting again. Cheers!

Good decision!

that outro😅❤ dig your vibe man you a real one

Great for you!! I'm giving it up also!

Heart disease made the decision for me. I mean, I was like you described - drank coffee all day long. One reason of many as to why I had hypertension. These days, I haven't actually quit, but I only have one rather mild cup in the morning. (Look, I gave up cigs, booze, and cheeseburgers, give me a break, lol.) If I feel I want more than one cup of coffee, I got some expensive decaf to act as methadone. The key to anything you consume is to wash it out with water. Stay hydrated, my darlings.

Thanks for the video!

Thanks for sharing

I’m about 4 days into quitting coffee and all forms of caffeine. A few health issues involving nerves made me decide to do it. Hoping to never start back up. I do feel a tiny bit less anxious I think. Thanks for sharing your story!

Ive switched from regular coffee to decaf 6 months ago due to bouts of panic attacks/anxiety. Coffee also depletes magnesium which can amplify your stress and anxiety.

Lol, lying awake at night due to caffeine watching this 😅

Gave up caffeine 3 months ago and it was tough but wow mentally I am so much better

Thanks for this, been drinking lots of tea and felt really bad anxiety. Will decaff now

Caffeine boosts my moral all types but regulated form in different sources coffee or food . Even when sip a table spoon of hot coffee in the morning .

Thank you for sharing. I am in a pretty bad place myself and I'm considering giving this a try.

glad I found this video thank you for sharing this insight

Nice video dude, I go through long periods where I quit and I feel so much calmer and happier. Much like you've described. But for some reason I always go back for that cup occasionally. I am going to try quit it for good though.

You are correct and giving it up lower my blood pressure down to normal.

I quit coffee as well. My diabetes starting getting better numbers are dropping no more depression. Thoughts clarity much better wished I had never started coffee.

It definetly helps to quit those evening drinks as well. So, true. I just half my cofee consumption -I never be free, I think- but I got mutch better, deeper sleep. No carving for eveneing alcohol drink. Thanks for sharing this valuable info.

I am on day 2 of no caffeine. I am done. I also did no more alcohol. I was only consuing 100-150mg in the morning but I always had that afternoon crash. I had anxiety most of my life too. Thanks for the video! :)

Caffeine doesnt stimulate entirely. It also prevents you feeling the tiredness you have.

I suffer from terrible anxiety and depression and om still drinking caffine. Thank you for this video.

I've just come to the conclusion that my insomnia and stress has to be the result of caffeine overdose. 8 to 10 mugs of strong tea a day... every day. Don't drink alcohol or smoke so it will be a downer but will give it a go. Thanks for UK based vid Don.

Love this! Good on you! Enjoyed the video. I have never had a cup of coffee or coke. As a thirteen year old I decided not to even start! Clever way to avoid the dependence. I also never drink alcohol and the rest of it. I heard there’s a study that says a morning coffee just takes you to the same baseline energy levels of a person who does not drink coffee. So what’s the point eh? Plus you get the afternooon crash. Don’t do it!

Sorry to hear that

can be dehydrating And when your skin is dehydrated, it is more likely to appear dry, dull, and less plump. Another sad part about coffee's dehydrating effects is that it can make wrinkles, creases, and under-eye bags more prominent. The lack of moisture can make you look tired, sad, or older even when you're not.

Also it's possible to cut down or do decaf. I do like 1/3rd caff and avoid all the negatives of coffee. Also tea has l-theanine so you get relaxed while you get energized, kind of the best of both worlds.

Great Video, thank you for sharing, sincerely, Diana Lipski, I plan to Quit it for sure, I dis stop, for over one Month and than I returned to it, no, More, for Caffeine does not, like my Body, I am done with it 👍

Good story. I have gone off caffeine and back on over the last few years. I can usually tolerate a cup or two of coffee per day for about two weeks, then it loses it's zing and I have to get off it again because it starts causing sleep problems and gut problems. I'm tapering off again currently and already feel significant improvement in sleep quality. I use diet Moutain Dew to taper down because it has 54mg of caffeine per can, so it's easy to calculate and taper it down over a couple weeks without any withdrawal effects.

Thank you for sharing. :)

God bless yu. ❤

Caffeine is our soma

Thank you sir for the advice