Ways To Beat Caffeine Addiction

And improve well being.

- Shivani Naghnoor

Millions of people around the world depend on caffeine to just feel energetic especially in the wee hours of the morning. To overcome stress people feel delighted consuming a cup of coffee and there are instances where there is a high dependency on caffeine. How does caffeine affect the brain? Caffeine functions as a stimulant and causes a burst of alertness when consumed and it lasts for a few hours. With frequent consumption of coffee there is a chemical change in the brain and when a person has more and more caffeine, tolerance is built and over time it is hard to break the increased tolerance and there is a want for more caffeine and the individual experiences withdrawal symptoms.

When caffeine addiction sets in, people experience symptoms that is certainly uncomfortable and requires attention. Watch out for these;

Withdrawal symptoms

Cardiac arrhythmia

Feeling of excitement and nervousness

Anxiety

Frequent urination

Insomnia

Restlessness

Upset stomach

Headache

Drowsiness

Depression

Vomiting

Irritability