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David Cain · 08-06-2009, 05:03 PM

Well I did it. I spend a month totally clean of all drugs. And it felt great.

The main drugs I used regularly were alcohol and caffeine. I was a habitual drinker of both beer and coffee.

It really was an amazing experience. I was completely clearheaded, all the time. I didn't realize how much of my energy caffeine was taking from me, and how much casual alcohol use was costing me in terms of time and freedom (and money!)

People warned me that peer pressure from my friends was going to be the toughest part to deal with, but it really turned out to not be an issue at all.

There were lots of surprises, actually. Here's my full report:

Beer and Coffee: My Problem Children, Put to Bed at Last

As you can see, there were benefits I never anticipated. I would definitely recommend doing this to anyone. I've completely reframed the role of drugs in my life.

Curiously, it was one of the fastest months I can remember.

Beloved · 08-09-2009, 01:59 AM

Way to go! Keep it up.

I did a similar thing 3 maybe 4 years ago. I was a huge tea drinker, 8 to 10 large mugs a day, a morning coffee to get me going. As well as coke for that lift during the day or on occasion a high caffiene energy drink. Was never a heavy drinker but was finding I was imbibing that more and more often.

I went cold turkey on everything. The first week was the worst, massive headaches but I persevered. There was only one person who had any issue with it, a SIL who kept harping on that tea has antioxidents.

I have introduced everything back into my diet - no where near the amount I was drinking before. A days worth of tea back then now works out to be over 2 weeks worth. I found coke pushing it's way back in, so am making sure I have something else with me. And I've had a small beer, 2 wines over the last 4 months.

Daffy Duck · 08-09-2009, 02:00 AM

Congrats man! I'm having trouble getting away from caffeine.

David Cain · 08-10-2009, 05:39 PM

Thanks guys. I have tried these drugs again a little bit, but they aren't doing much for me.

I did enjoy a cup of coffee I had yesterday, but it was a small one that I drank in the evening while writing.

I like the new role beer and coffee are playing. They're just extras, instead of prominent players.

Mremedia · 08-10-2009, 06:19 PM

I managed to go 90 days without caffeine last year, and felt great because of it. I've decided to try again, and I'm on day 2 right now.

funchy · 08-15-2009, 12:03 AM

Congrats to you!

Thanks for coming back and posting your results.

KtotheB · 08-15-2009, 11:41 AM

Congrats! That's awesome! xo

diggyisking · 08-15-2009, 03:29 PM

Congratulations man!
That is a big step. Many of us are dependant on drugs, caffeine,tv whatever it is to the point where they take a lot of productivity out of our lives!

Many people should do this and take a break from whatever addiction they are having

Have a great day!

08-06-2009, 05:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
David Cain Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Canadian Prairies Posts: 274	30 days without drugs: Complete! Well I did it. I spend a month totally clean of all drugs. And it felt great. The main drugs I used regularly were alcohol and caffeine. I was a habitual drinker of both beer and coffee. It really was an amazing experience. I was completely clearheaded, all the time. I didn't realize how much of my energy caffeine was taking from me, and how much casual alcohol use was costing me in terms of time and freedom (and money!) People warned me that peer pressure from my friends was going to be the toughest part to deal with, but it really turned out to not be an issue at all. There were lots of surprises, actually. Here's my full report: Beer and Coffee: My Problem Children, Put to Bed at Last As you can see, there were benefits I never anticipated. I would definitely recommend doing this to anyone. I've completely reframed the role of drugs in my life. Curiously, it was one of the fastest months I can remember.

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08-09-2009, 01:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
Beloved Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 340	Way to go! Keep it up. I did a similar thing 3 maybe 4 years ago. I was a huge tea drinker, 8 to 10 large mugs a day, a morning coffee to get me going. As well as coke for that lift during the day or on occasion a high caffiene energy drink. Was never a heavy drinker but was finding I was imbibing that more and more often. I went cold turkey on everything. The first week was the worst, massive headaches but I persevered. There was only one person who had any issue with it, a SIL who kept harping on that tea has antioxidents. I have introduced everything back into my diet - no where near the amount I was drinking before. A days worth of tea back then now works out to be over 2 weeks worth. I found coke pushing it's way back in, so am making sure I have something else with me. And I've had a small beer, 2 wines over the last 4 months.

08-09-2009, 02:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
Daffy Duck Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,001	Congrats man! I'm having trouble getting away from caffeine.

08-10-2009, 05:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
David Cain Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Canadian Prairies Posts: 274	Thanks guys. I have tried these drugs again a little bit, but they aren't doing much for me. I did enjoy a cup of coffee I had yesterday, but it was a small one that I drank in the evening while writing. I like the new role beer and coffee are playing. They're just extras, instead of prominent players.

08-10-2009, 06:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mremedia Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 72	I managed to go 90 days without caffeine last year, and felt great because of it. I've decided to try again, and I'm on day 2 right now.

08-15-2009, 12:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
funchy Family Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: east coast, USA Posts: 1,628	Congrats to you! Thanks for coming back and posting your results.

08-15-2009, 11:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
KtotheB Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: London, Canada Posts: 421	Congrats! That's awesome! xo

08-15-2009, 03:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
diggyisking Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 11	Congratulations man! That is a big step. Many of us are dependant on drugs, caffeine,tv whatever it is to the point where they take a lot of productivity out of our lives! Many people should do this and take a break from whatever addiction they are having Have a great day!

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