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  • Watty1
    Watty1 Posts: 6,761 Forumite
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    Have stuck with my routine of getting up cleaning teeth, washing, moisturising and tidying up hair.  Clean underwear and good to go.

    I've decluttered the en-suite now.   I've been a member of no buying unnecessary toiletries thread for a while.  Not because I'm well groomed like so many over there but simply because I just had so much stuff.  A lot had been gifted or sent to me to try ages ago when for a short 6 months I wrote a review column for a magazine.   Just being on that thread has helped me use stuff up, donate it or try it, admit I hate it and throw it.  The final throw away was a hair brush this morning that I never used and with that and moving one small bag of stuff to the bathroom the room was done.  
     
    I've one wardrobe to whizz through and then I'm done in the bedroom too.  I don't think there is much in that wardrobe as it was the one the ex used and my boyfriend now uses when he stays over but I will go through it and then 2 rooms can be done.  Both desperately need renovation but if there is less junk in there it is a start.  

    Made it to mortgage free but what a muddle that became

    In the event the proverbial hits the fan then co-habitees are better stashing their cash than being mortgage free !!
  • 2Scratters
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    @helensbiggestfan Please be kind to yourself - you are worth it. You are clearly getting the compliments of how lovely your silver hair is looking and is suits you. Embrace your new self.

    It is so hard for us to be kind to ourselves it should never be frowned upon either - your younger self would be saying just that.

    Had a long shower and descaled myself - how something so simple can make a difference especially through winter when skin is kept under wraps. 

    2 Scratters xx
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  • Wow, are you sure its  just the caffeine withdrawal making you feel like that?  When I gave up caffeine, I had nothing like that. Dr told me i should give it up doe to my heart condition and I went out and bought decaff coffee and all was fine. Mind you , I only used to have about 3 cups a day, and never drunk cola or anything else like that with caffeine in.  Worth checking you don't have an allergic reaction to something else, it does sound odd. 
    hope you feel better soon
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  • helensbiggestfan
    helensbiggestfan Posts: 2,286 Forumite
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    edited 23 January 2024 at 3:53PM
    MB2.  Thanks.  

      I don't know.  I can't think of anything I have done differently, not changed my diet, not taking any medications.  I googled caffeine withdrawal and everything fits.  I guess I'm just unlucky.  


  • sukeyboo
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    Hope you feel better soon @helensbiggestfan - sounds awful 😞 
  • Watty1
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    @helensbiggestfan if the symptoms don't pass after 4 days please do check with your doctor.  

    Routine in place and gardener here to trim hedges and plant up some areas.  I might be tight for money but there is no point letting jobs get out of control as that will cause me so much stress and cost more in the long run.
    Made it to mortgage free but what a muddle that became

    In the event the proverbial hits the fan then co-habitees are better stashing their cash than being mortgage free !!
  • helensbiggestfan
    helensbiggestfan Posts: 2,286 Forumite
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    edited 24 January 2024 at 12:03PM
    Watty, Sukeyboo........thanks for your concern.  

    Pleased to be able to report I feel sooooo much better today.  Wahoo.  💃  Had a good sleep, headache has lifted and I feel fine, still feel a bit delicate but generally tons better.  Just goes to show the effects that caffeine can have on some people.  

    I have done quite a bit of reading up and it does seem that some people have a greater sensitivity to caffeine than others. I think that's why some people seem to find their withdrawal symptoms are more severe.  

    Anyway the worst is over.  I have heard that you can experience occasional cravings during the recovery period (a bit like nicotine withdrawal, when ex smokers experience sudden and random cravings).  However, having got this far I don't think I will be tempted to go back.  

    A big thank you to you all for your support and encouragement. Whilst I never once countenanced giving up I have to confess I found it very difficult and just kept wishing for it to be over.  

    At the risk of sounding horribly smug I am actually feeling rather pleased with myself.  I have managed to give up both sugar and caffeine within a period of just 3 months.  I have tried several times in the past and failed.  Finally I've done it.  Hopefully I will reap the health benefits.

    Going to give myself a few days grace and then it's on to the next challenge.......

    Lose 10lbs by Easter.  🤞

    Lovely sunny day here. 🌞

    I noticed the tulips I planted are peeking through. Spring is definitely on its way.  The lawns seem to have carried on growing all winter and the back lawn in particular  could do with cutting.  And the outside windows are filthy, as is my car.  I need to get my act together.  Like you say Watty, it's best to keep on top of these things.  
  • Oh, I'm glad you feel better today, I was just going to say that it might be a virus. The worst must be over by now as you have cleared the caffeine out of your system, hopefully. Drink lots of water. :)

    I am too feeling woe is me today as I have had some tooth sensitivity the past few days and when I bit down on my dinner last night I think my filling has come loose. I have a dentist appointment booked for tomorrow. I have been to the dentist twice this year already for a checkup and tooth cleaning! Oh well.

    I did go and get some highlights done yesterday so at least I feel a bit better hair wise. I was talking to my hairdresser about HRT as she said she had to come off the patches as they were making her feel depressed. She said she thought it was the progesterone. She did go privately instead and is on a different medication and feels okay. I haven't really noticed much difference on being HRT apart from the night sweats I was getting occasionally are less often. It hasn't been a month yet, though.

    It is nicer with the weather not being so horrible and cold. I have the windows open and I'm about to have a bubble bath and do the laundry and wash my bed covers. I want to use my treadmill and start another book today.


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