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ThatNewAE

Account Executive - Mid enterprise

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Celebrating 1 year of no caffeine AND no panic attacks !

I love journaling and I mostly journal the important events, milestones and feelings. I also love going back to them sometimes. 

so. January'22 was when I last had a small teeny tiny panic attack. That also is the month when I stopped caffeine intake completely. 

I think certain bodies are just not meant for caffeine. Ever since I stopped, WORLD HAS BEEN A BETTER PLACEEE ! I no longer worry too much about things. I still worry, but not to the extent of landing myself into a muddle. 

cutting down caffeine completely has been one of the best decisions of my life that I am still sticking to. 

What's the one thing that you changed, and that had a mammoth impact on your life? 
♥️ Love
👠 ThatNewAE
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CuriousFox
WR Officer
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🦊
Congrats to you! No way in hell I'd give up caffeine 🤣
Sunbunny31
Politicker
3
Sr Sales Executive 🐰
I’m in your same boat. I LOVE coffee. And if I’m going to have a vice, that’s the one I pick!
1nbatopshotfan
Politicker
3
Sales
This seems impossible to me. Give up coffee??? No chance!
CuriousFox
WR Officer
4
🦊
No ma'am no ham no turkey!
Gyro25
Notorious Answer
5
Account Executive
I've been walking 10k steps everyday since Feb of 22'. I listen to podcasts, audio books, meditations and positive affirmations while doing so.

I break it up to two walks a day of roughly 5k steps each. It's something I look forward to everyday. It's been a game changer when it comes to stress and getting out of my head. Next move is to cut out edibles and weed since I feel they no longer benefit me.

I applaud you for the caffeine since I'm a straight up fiend when it comes to caffeine Lmao
coletrain
Politicker
1
Account Executive
Good on you, still working on that myself. I had 10k average steps per day as a goal for '22 and beyond also that didn't quite pan out.

On the right track though as I hit my highest average, so going in the right direction and including 30-60 minute runs to get there more easily.
SaaSguy
Tycoon
0
Account Executive
I need to get my steps up! Any tips for getting started?
Gyro25
Notorious Answer
0
Account Executive
I have a garmin that I've set a custom goal to and buzzez my wrist to get up and move. I'm sure you could do the same with an apple watch, but just having a reminder to get up and move is the first step imo.
Sunbunny31
Politicker
5
Sr Sales Executive 🐰
Biggest life changing decision was to stop drinking. Sobriety is by far the biggest difference maker in my life, and to my health, and outlook.

While I refuse to give up caffeine personally, I’m really glad it’s working well for you. Congratulations!
Diablo
Politicker
2
Sr. AE
Started meditating before starting day and am loving it - improved health, decreased stress, negativity free mind and much more..
FoodForSales
Politicker
2
AE
cool!
TennisandSales
Politicker
2
Head Of Sales
this.....is a MASSIVE win.

i consume (what i think) is a TON of caffeine.

i have talked about trying to stop ALL the time. but never pulled the trigger really.

what were your steps?
Cold turkey?
ThatNewAE
Big Shot
2
Account Executive - Mid enterprise
I did a dry experiment for 3 days. I stopped caffeine and my anxiety levels were manageable and so normal. I didn’t have (what I called) high pulse !

I instantly liked my pulse rate Normal and stopped caffeine just immediately. 😂

I had withdrawal symptoms- SLEEP A LOT.
TennisandSales
Politicker
2
Head Of Sales
i have always thought i need a 1 week vacation along to just detox from it....which is not very realistic 😂
ThatNewAE
Big Shot
1
Account Executive - Mid enterprise
Why is not realistic??? take that vacationn! You go!
Sunbunny31
Politicker
2
Sr Sales Executive 🐰
Maybe he's heading to places known for superb coffee?
Pachacuti
Politicker
1
They call me Daddy, Sales Daddy
Good for you! I drink Yerba mate which has caffeine but no coffee.
antiASKHOLE
Tycoon
1
Bravado's Resident Asshole
Congrats for doing this.
J.J.McLure
Politicker
1
Owner at *redacted*
Congrats! I'm all for people figuring out what isn't serving them well and cutting it out. I cut out alcohol 197 days ago, next will be to drastically cut back on sugar.

The most interesting effect no alcohol has had on me is that my baseline stress level has dropped dramatically and also my bouts with depression are pretty much gone. Life is just easier to deal with. Apparently drinking regularly (even only 2-4 drinks per week) makes your body produce more cortisol (the hormone that increases stress levels) when you're not drinking and increases your baseline stress level.

Not trying to get preachy, but it's been an incredible change that I'd recommend anyone with high stress, anxiety or depression try. The first 3 months sucked balls, and I only started to feel better around 6 months. So it's not a quick fix, but for me personally, it's definitely been worth it and I'm not going back.
champchamp
Arsonist
0
Certified Savage
Wow, that’s crazy, happy for you and congrats.

I love caffeine and think it does wonders for me but glad you saw it wasn’t for you and were able to fix the issue.

Keep it up.
Kosta_Konfucius
Politicker
0
Sales Rep
Really cool! Was it simply removing caffeine that led to those benefits? Or did you start mediating or anything similar to that?
Justatitle
Big Shot
0
Account Executive
Caffeine is 100% a drug and there’s really interesting studies about how it affects the brain. That said I only drink it cold and I do so because I enjoy the taste. Congrats to you though for being able to give it up and improve mentally.
FoodForSales
Politicker
0
AE
If you think that's good, try the Wim Hof method for dealing with anxiety (google it).
activity
Politicker
0
VP, Business Development
Congrats! Cutting out gluten and sticking to a "hunter/gatherer" type diet (meat, berries/fruit, and some carbs (rice and potatoes) has done wonders for me.
Maximas
Tycoon
0
Senior Sales Executive
Feel happy for you,keep it up!!

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