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Caffeine Reset: 3 Weeks Without Coffee Changed Me

  Introduction Coffee and I have had a long-term relationship. From those groggy early mornings to late-night writing sprints, it’s been my trusted companion. But over the years, I started noticing something troubling—my dependency was growing. I wasn’t just enjoying coffee anymore, I was needing it to function. That’s when I decided to do something radical: a 3-week caffeine reset . Here’s my day-by-day experience, the withdrawal symptoms I faced, the surprising benefits, and the lessons I learned from stepping away from coffee. Why I Decided to Quit Coffee Like many people, my coffee habit started as a morning ritual but slowly turned into a survival mechanism. I was drinking 3–4 cups a day, sometimes more. The wake-up call came when I realised: I couldn’t start work without coffee. Afternoon headaches appeared if I skipped a cup. My sleep quality was getting worse. I was feeling anxious more often. It wasn’t about hating coffee—it was about reclaiming con...