Caffeine Withdrawal: A Love Story Gone Wrong

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I think I hit rock bottom on Saturday. I was about to finish coffee cup number 26 when I realized my hands were shaking a little too much. “What is this?” was all I could say as I tried to steady my hand.

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On Sunday I woke up super early to go to the city. Mandatory voting is a thing here, and because I'm about to sell my car, I kind of need to not lose my rights (a topic for another day), so I went. Getting out of bed without a cup of joe felt strange, but I thought I was going to give it a good go.

Around noon I started feeling really bad. There was a shortness of breath and my head was explody, if that's even a word. The truth is I knew I’d feel withdrawal, so I wasn't surprised, but the intensity was more than I expected.

I got home that night feeling exhausted, even though I had walked back. Obviously not the case, but even so, I tried to finish a few things I had in the “pending” list and went to bed. Maybe tomorrow would begin to be better.

Today, however, has been worse. Writing this blog entry is the challenge of the day, as my head feels inept. I keep having a hard time remembering words, but that's fine. It’s not like wordsmithing is my thing anyway.

I consulted with the ChatGPTs of the world and described my symptoms to our new software overlords. Seems like “it’s normal” is the banner that covers it all. My dear wife thinks I should be able to overcome this with willpower, but there’s actual chemical fuckery happening in my noggin and it’s not that simple.

Now, a question might be penetrating your mind at the moment. Is @meno done with coffee? The answer is no, I’m not. I don’t want to quit coffee forever. That sounds horrible, a life of very little joy if I’m honest. I just want to have a normal dose of the elixir and feel like it works. A cup, maybe two, and that’s it.

The moment you need ten just to get your morning started, you know the needle needs to be reset.

Hopefully tomorrow I’ll be writing about how good I feel, and maybe I’ll start complementing my coffee with some teas. Or maybe I should do the most horrible thing a man can do, especially one who refuses to act his age. Maybe I should buy decaf. Imagine the dishonor. The horror.

At any rate, I’ll be ok… I hope.

MenO



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Please read

Please understand how stupid it looks you acting like you care 😂😂😂😂😂

You can keep downvoting my posts hope it makes you feel better 😂😂😂😂😂😂

Please bring out your other alt accounts 😂😂😂😂😂

Keep doing your masters work 😂😂😂😂😂😂

Please understand you are being used

You are a puppet

You can't hide on a Blockchain 😂😂😂😂😂

Everyone can see what's going on but some are afraid to say anything 😂😂😂😂

🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑😂😂😂😂😂😂

All you are doing is showing that Hive is not decentralised 😂😂😂😂⭕👀💯😂🤣🤣🤣

Keep making that honey for your master

Just understand more people will see and more people will speak up 😂😂😂😂😂

i know my way around Hive very well I see everything and so do others

So you can keep playing your game 🎮

But just remember you are playing games with people's lives

I don't really give a fuck if you downvote me but you are messing with a lot of dangerous people

Downvote me as much as you like it changes nothing I've showed you what's going on and if you think it's ok crack on just remember karma is always around the corner

I believe in God 🙏🏾 do you ?

I don't know how people like you look at yourself in the mirror knowing what you are doing everyday

Can I ask you seriously what do you think downvoting people is going to archive?

What has it archived so far

I really hope you downvoters get the help you need and it's clear you all need to get outside more 🙏🏾

The evidence speaks for it's self

Please read and view

kgakakillerg evidence

Hello everyone good morning good afternoon good evening where ever you are around the world 🌎 🌍 🌍 🌍 🌍

As many of you know I was downvoted on Hive by the biggest farmers on Hive 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂

They think I care about rep on Hive when it means nothing in the real world 😂😂😂😂😂

It's mad how the ones doing the downvoting are farming Hive with armies of alt accounts 😂 😂

They selfvote there own shit post's and projects 😂😂😂

They like to talk a whole lot of shit 💩

But they can't Face the truth so in this post you can find the truth

This is part 3 Hive is done please do check out the previous parts

I make one big post soon I think I need to do a few more parts first

The thing is I've been called a spammer and all sorts of things but words mean nothing 😂😂😂😂

Especially when they are coming from scammers farmers downvoting racist people 😂😂😂😂

It's still so hard to believe that blocktrades is behind buildawhale usainvote and other accounts that are actively destroying Hive 😂 😂

Hive has the tech but not the brain's at the top

It's crazy that acidyo tells people about selfvoting whilst selfvoting his shit projects 💩 everyday 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Themarkymark is running the buildawhale comment farm for his master Blocktrades 😂 😂 😂

It's so funny how themarkymark account has a free pass the same as acidyo 😂😂😂😂😂😂

It's not hard to tell who is running Hive 😂😂😂😂😂

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Thank you so much for reading and viewing this post

Now I got a question for you all do you think I'm a scammer or spammer 😂😂😂😂😂

Please be honest it won't offend me 😎👍🏾

I would highly recommend you checking out the previous parts

Hive is done

Hive is Done part 2 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🐑🐑

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It's over buddy

Please read

Please understand how stupid it looks you acting like you care 😂😂😂😂😂

You can keep downvoting my posts hope it makes you feel better 😂😂😂😂😂😂

Please bring out your other alt accounts 😂😂😂😂😂

Keep doing your masters work 😂😂😂😂😂😂

Please understand you are being used

You are a puppet

You can't hide on a Blockchain 😂😂😂😂😂

Everyone can see what's going on but some are afraid to say anything 😂😂😂😂

🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑😂😂😂😂😂😂

All you are doing is showing that Hive is not decentralised 😂😂😂😂⭕👀💯😂🤣🤣🤣

Keep making that honey for your master

Just understand more people will see and more people will speak up 😂😂😂😂😂

i know my way around Hive very well I see everything and so do others

So you can keep playing your game 🎮

But just remember you are playing games with people's lives

I don't really give a fuck if you downvote me but you are messing with a lot of dangerous people

Downvote me as much as you like it changes nothing I've showed you what's going on and if you think it's ok crack on just remember karma is always around the corner

I believe in God 🙏🏾 do you ?

I don't know how people like you look at yourself in the mirror knowing what you are doing everyday

Can I ask you seriously what do you think downvoting people is going to archive?

What has it archived so far

I really hope you downvoters get the help you need and it's clear you all need to get outside more 🙏🏾

The evidence speaks for it's self

Please read and view

kgakakillerg evidence

Hello everyone good morning good afternoon good evening where ever you are around the world 🌎 🌍 🌍 🌍 🌍

As many of you know I was downvoted on Hive by the biggest farmers on Hive 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂

They think I care about rep on Hive when it means nothing in the real world 😂😂😂😂😂

It's mad how the ones doing the downvoting are farming Hive with armies of alt accounts 😂 😂

They selfvote there own shit post's and projects 😂😂😂

They like to talk a whole lot of shit 💩

But they can't Face the truth so in this post you can find the truth

This is part 3 Hive is done please do check out the previous parts

I make one big post soon I think I need to do a few more parts first

The thing is I've been called a spammer and all sorts of things but words mean nothing 😂😂😂😂

Especially when they are coming from scammers farmers downvoting racist people 😂😂😂😂

It's still so hard to believe that blocktrades is behind buildawhale usainvote and other accounts that are actively destroying Hive 😂 😂

Hive has the tech but not the brain's at the top

It's crazy that acidyo tells people about selfvoting whilst selfvoting his shit projects 💩 everyday 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Themarkymark is running the buildawhale comment farm for his master Blocktrades 😂 😂 😂

It's so funny how themarkymark account has a free pass the same as acidyo 😂😂😂😂😂😂

It's not hard to tell who is running Hive 😂😂😂😂😂

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Thank you so much for reading and viewing this post

Now I got a question for you all do you think I'm a scammer or spammer 😂😂😂😂😂

Please be honest it won't offend me 😎👍🏾

I would highly recommend you checking out the previous parts

Hive is done

Hive is Done part 2 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🐑🐑

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That sounds horrible. Stay strong, you can do it.
I'm down to 3 cups a day. Try a cup of Guayusa, it works smoother and longer than coffee does.

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I tried guayusa once.. don't remember it being pleasant, but if it works... it will have to do.

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It still contains caffeine but it reduces that habit of drinking coffee all day. I like the taste, maybe with a little sugar or honey.
We sold a lemonade made from it for a while but Europe isn't ready for such treasures...

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Trying to quit coffee and realizing it is more than just a drink; it is a daily ritual, a comfortinh pause and sometimes even a spark of motivation. The best advice is to cut back slowly instead of going cold-hearted that way, your body does not revolt with headaches and brain fog. And let us be honest, coffee itself is not the villain. In moderation, it is a source of energy, focus and even joy.

By the way, you have scared me with a 26 cup in a day thing. But, I am happy that you have realized the harm.

Wish you luck on finding your balance, whether it is one cup less, or a well deserved brew to brighten your day.

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It got out of control... As with other things I've been able to "catch on time" i think I got it... I think i do..

Cheers mate

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Cutting down on coffee is really tough, and the withdrawal feels real. But finding a healthy balance sounds like a good plan.

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Maybe I should buy decaf

No!!!!

I don't know how you got into that coffee fix, so many cups a day, but I think it would kill me. It also matters how you take it, I think: brewed or instant.

Be careful. Ease back into it. Couple of cups a day should be enough...just spread it out.

I am an addict, but I can't drink more than 3 instant without feeling weird. I also can't go without for more than 24 hours without getting a headache.

Good luck!!!

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Used to drink 4-5 cups a day, and I'm down to 1, sometimes 2. It's a big win for me, and I'm sure I'll never go back to more than this. I also choose better coffee now instead of the cheap one I used to drink at work.

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I keep on sleeping... so im resetting... but the plan is to do 2 cups in the morning and that's it! be normal hahahah

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To the top downvoters of Hive You make the rule's to break the rules 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Please don't take it personal if it's not about you 😂

Everyone please read

kgakakillerg evidence

Hello everyone good morning good afternoon good evening where ever you are around the world 🌎 🌍 🌍 🌍 🌍

As many of you know I was downvoted on Hive by the biggest farmers on Hive 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂

They think I care about rep on Hive when it means nothing in the real world 😂😂😂😂😂

It's mad how the ones doing the downvoting are farming Hive with armies of alt accounts 😂 😂

They selfvote there own shit post's and projects 😂😂😂

They like to talk a whole lot of shit 💩

But they can't Face the truth so in this post you can find the truth

This is part 3 Hive is done please do check out the previous parts

I make one big post soon I think I need to do a few more parts first

The thing is I've been called a spammer and all sorts of things but words mean nothing 😂😂😂😂

Especially when they are coming from scammers farmers downvoting racist people 😂😂😂😂

It's still so hard to believe that blocktrades is behind buildawhale usainvote and other accounts that are actively destroying Hive 😂 😂

Hive has the tech but not the brain's at the top

It's crazy that acidyo tells people about selfvoting whilst selfvoting his shit projects 💩 everyday 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Themarkymark is running the buildawhale comment farm for his master Blocktrades 😂 😂 😂

It's so funny how themarkymark account has a free pass the same as acidyo 😂😂😂😂😂😂

It's not hard to tell who is running Hive 😂😂😂😂😂

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Thank you so much for reading and viewing this post

Now I got a question for you all do you think I'm a scammer or spammer 😂😂😂😂😂

Please be honest it won't offend me 😎👍🏾

I would highly recommend you checking out the previous parts

Hive is done

Hive is Done part 2

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Nothing works like coffee. Well, cocaine, but please don't got there. Just drink a cup less each day, until you're at around 1-3 cups a day. Real cups I mean, 350ml, not those fancy bs cups that they serve at self-declared en-vogue coffee shops. Then you'll be fine. I went down to that level again after easily having 6 cups a day, and it did help a lot. I don't have those withdrawal symptoms anymore.

The other thing that is great and helps is exercise. It does the same, getting the blood pumping quicker and easier, so it helps with the withdrawal symptoms. Besides the other billion positive side effects ;-D

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Good morning 🌄

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Please read

Please understand how stupid it looks you acting like you care 😂😂😂😂😂

You can keep downvoting my posts hope it makes you feel better 😂😂😂😂😂😂

Please bring out your other alt accounts 😂😂😂😂😂

Keep doing your masters work 😂😂😂😂😂😂

Please understand you are being used

You are a puppet

You can't hide on a Blockchain 😂😂😂😂😂

Everyone can see what's going on but some are afraid to say anything 😂😂😂😂

🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑😂😂😂😂😂😂

All you are doing is showing that Hive is not decentralised 😂😂😂😂⭕👀💯😂🤣🤣🤣

Keep making that honey for your master

Just understand more people will see and more people will speak up 😂😂😂😂😂

i know my way around Hive very well I see everything and so do others

So you can keep playing your game 🎮

But just remember you are playing games with people's lives

I don't really give a fuck if you downvote me but you are messing with a lot of dangerous people

Downvote me as much as you like it changes nothing I've showed you what's going on and if you think it's ok crack on just remember karma is always around the corner

I believe in God 🙏🏾 do you ?

I don't know how people like you look at yourself in the mirror knowing what you are doing everyday

Can I ask you seriously what do you think downvoting people is going to archive?

What has it archived so far

I really hope you downvoters get the help you need and it's clear you all need to get outside more 🙏🏾

The evidence speaks for it's self

Please read and view

kgakakillerg evidence

Hello everyone good morning good afternoon good evening where ever you are around the world 🌎 🌍 🌍 🌍 🌍

As many of you know I was downvoted on Hive by the biggest farmers on Hive 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂

They think I care about rep on Hive when it means nothing in the real world 😂😂😂😂😂

It's mad how the ones doing the downvoting are farming Hive with armies of alt accounts 😂 😂

They selfvote there own shit post's and projects 😂😂😂

They like to talk a whole lot of shit 💩

But they can't Face the truth so in this post you can find the truth

This is part 3 Hive is done please do check out the previous parts

I make one big post soon I think I need to do a few more parts first

The thing is I've been called a spammer and all sorts of things but words mean nothing 😂😂😂😂

Especially when they are coming from scammers farmers downvoting racist people 😂😂😂😂

It's still so hard to believe that blocktrades is behind buildawhale usainvote and other accounts that are actively destroying Hive 😂 😂

Hive has the tech but not the brain's at the top

It's crazy that acidyo tells people about selfvoting whilst selfvoting his shit projects 💩 everyday 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Themarkymark is running the buildawhale comment farm for his master Blocktrades 😂 😂 😂

It's so funny how themarkymark account has a free pass the same as acidyo 😂😂😂😂😂😂

It's not hard to tell who is running Hive 😂😂😂😂😂

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Thank you so much for reading and viewing this post

Now I got a question for you all do you think I'm a scammer or spammer 😂😂😂😂😂

Please be honest it won't offend me 😎👍🏾

I would highly recommend you checking out the previous parts

Hive is done

Hive is Done part 2 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🐑🐑

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I really hope that “26” is just a metaphor for “too much” and not the actual number of cups, Menoo.
I have also noticed that sometimes I react badly to larger amounts of coffee myself, buut some days I have one cup, sometimes two or three, maybe four at most, but that's pretty rare.

Your wife is so right. You could cut it off completely and deal with it all at once... but realistically, you don't have to be that strict with yourself. Then again, you could do it if you really wanted to… we all could.

In any case, good luck with whatever you decide. A low-dose caffeinated greeting with lots of support! ☕

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