Coffeeclues

Coffee is the most preferred break time drink in official meetings or work place. Taking a cup of coffee does not cause any side effects, but taken more than that is a feature of a coffee addict. This article talks about symptoms and ways to overcome coffee addiction.

Effects of Taking Coffee

• Coffee consumption causes the stimulation of central nervous system and increases the stress hormones in the blood stream. Due to the increased release of stress hormones in the body the persons feels more alert. It interferes with the normal functioning of the body and prevents one from relaxing.
• Due to these changes the person feels more depressed and mood swings are common. It affects night sleep and fatigue occurs. In order to regain vigor, the person starts to take coffee and there the problem of addiction starts. Other effects of addiction includes irregular heart beat, acidity and dark circles in the eye region.

Coffee Addict Symptoms

• Most people are susceptible to headache. Headache mostly occurs due to the constriction of blood vessels and reduced blood flow to the head.
• Craving for coffee is one of the primary symptom.
• A person has a feeling of fatigue throughout the day.
• Discomfort or stiffness in the stomach, neck, legs, hands, back and shoulders are common.
• Person faces difficulty in concentrating.
• Unusual mood swings are common.
• Lack of sleep.
• Irritability
• Anxiety
• Constipation
• Heart burn

Coffee Addict- How to Overcome withdrawal symptoms

• It is vital to minimize the daily intake of coffee. However, giving up coffee suddenly is very difficult and it causes disturbing effects. Symptoms associated with coffee withdrawal include headache, poor orientation, fatigue, memory lapses, poor concentration and nausea.
• To overcome the withdrawal symptoms, it is advisable to lower down coffee intake gradually. This can be done by taking half the amount of coffee daily and replacing the other half with herbal tea or green tea. Instead of coffee one can choose fresh fruit juices or green tea or soup.