Thoughts on drinking coffee while detoxing?

[AnotherPaul]

I'm surprised I haven't seen this mentioned in any of the things I've read online.

Coffee - Okay or bad while detoxing?

[stumpy]

Thoughts on drinking coffee while detoxing?

Hi AnotherPaul, I found it and still find it bad. I had an ice coffee this morning, all it did was give me anxiety which I haven't had since I quit the drink. I would wait as long as possible before drinking coffee. I been sober for well over two weeks, longer actually. I haven't really kept count, it seems to make it harder for me. I've been hanging on the Sober October thread, which has help me so much.

[Byrdlady]

Thoughts on drinking coffee while detoxing?

AP, I've seen posts from folks where their taste for Joe seemed to be enhanced...I love it and drink it with impunity! I was going to say "drink what you love!" However, I won't go that far! :H It hasn't been any problem for me....Byrdie

[paulywogg]

Thoughts on drinking coffee while detoxing?

hi paul,ive read over and over"no caffein"its too stimulating to your brain,which is supposed to be kept calm during detox,however,i need my coffee,cuz i get bad brain fog,it does make me a tad anxious though if too much

[allankay]

Thoughts on drinking coffee while detoxing?

AnotherPaul, you can drink anything that you want, anything that feels you up and doesn’t make you sick or anxious. I personally found that drinking litres of Diet Coke helped me ride the cravings and kept me full without adding extra calories to my diet.

ALLAN

[Mootsbill]

Thoughts on drinking coffee while detoxing?

Depends on what sort of detox, caffeine is not advised whilst detoxing generally, but if you can tolerate and alcohol is hard to give up I think giving up other vices is abit tough!
I have 2 coffees in the morning, but nothing after midday. I then drink green tea, redbush and hot chocolate before bed

[noodle]

Thoughts on drinking coffee while detoxing?

Lets have a brew

Hi there AP, thought I'd just chuck my two penneth in,
I've read a few medical reports which have claimed that coffee is remarkably effective in aiding the liver to repair itself. Interesting eh? So bearing in mind the purpose of this site, I think our poor livers need all the help they can get. Also, I reckon ANYTHING that keeps us on the outside of a bottle has to be good. I don't know about you, but like without Tea and Coffee would be a no no for sure.
i'm off to put the kettle on! :h

[AnotherPaul]

Thoughts on drinking coffee while detoxing?

Noodle, thanks for the good news!

The reason I asked is that I'm getting no damned sleep and I need something to get me through the day. I was just worried about possibly adding to the anxiety, but I drink 2-3 cups per morning as it is and I never feel anxious, so I guess we're good to go.

[Catbuddy]

Thoughts on drinking coffee while detoxing?

Coffee

Hi AP,

I also am a coffee drinker, and think given the mountain that sobriety is, I don't need to give up my hiking boots.

I'm reminded of a joke a older (male) friend told me years ago:

"The sum of a man's vices is a constant number." Bahaha :H

Catbuddy

[LibraryGirl]

Thoughts on drinking coffee while detoxing?

Coffee and cream satisfies me like no other non-AL drink. I found it extremely helpful when I first quit, and now still find it helpful when I am on AF days.