Totally addicted to morning coffee, worth quitting?

[Waytooearly]

Just wondering whether anyone has kicked the coffee habit?

I am properly addicted. I can't talk or look at anyone until I've had my morning coffee.

I'm otherwise healthy, don't really drink, get enough sleep, but I wake up like a zombie: 'Coffee!'

Are there any benefits to quitting? Will I be more energetic or chilled out or something? Anyone tried it?

I am properly addicted. I can't talk or look at anyone until I've had my morning coffee. I'm otherwise healthy, don't really drink, get enough sleep, but I wake up like a zombie: 'Coffee!'

It's one thing to say it in jest, but you sound like you really mean it. Which is weird, if you are otherwise fit and healthy and well. I don't particularly like lots of chatter and disruption to my routine first thing, but if it was as bad as this I'd certainly be a bit concerned.

I gave up caffeine for several years in an attempt to fight insomnia but honestly didn't notice any difference or health benefits. I have one good coffee in the morning, savour and enjoy it, then switch to decaf/water/peppermint tea for the rest of the day. I don't see any harm in one a day if you love it.

I used to be addicted to coffee, even though I only had one (albeit very strong one) in the morning. I quit because I hate the idea of being addicted to anything. I slowly phased it out over a month, that way I didn't get a headache or any other symptoms. I drink coffee twice a week now because I love the taste, I'm not planning to go back to daily consumption though. As for energy levels/tiredness, I feel exactly the same. No difference whatsoever.

Why don't you try it for a trial period of 2 months and see how you feel? Then you can compare accurately instead of guessing. No one will know if you'll feel tonnes better/less anxious or exactly the same. I'd find something to replace it with - e.g. mint leaves in boiling water and go from there.