Today I have enjoyed my last cup of coffee, for the time being anyway.  Don’t get me wrong, I love coffee.  Not necessarily for the caffeine boost it provides, but more so from the comfort.  I enjoy drinking a warm cup of good java while working throughout the day.  The problem is: I drink way, way, way too much coffee.  And therefore I have decided to try a little experiment.

I am going to test my theory that coffee has been causing some issues with myself.  Could it possibly be linked to my problems? By the end of this experiment I will have an answer. I am giving up coffee for a minimum of one month, but if my hypothesis proves to be true (and all past tests have proven it to be true) I will be giving it up permanently. 

Over the past eight years I have drank coffee religiously each day.  However, I have noticed very subtle changes in my body and mind that I have compiled into this list:

• Tenseness in my jaw
• Tenderness under my eyes
• Tenderness in my eyebrows
• Twittery eyes
• Lockjaw at night when I sleep.
• Lack of a good night sleep
• Lack of dreams
• Drowsiness upon waking
• Complete lethargy around 3:30pm - 5pm.
• Headaches
• Tension in the back of neck
• Lack of focus at times - especially during high doses of coffee
• Tenderness of scalp

Now proponents of coffee would tell me I am crazy.  And, “that there are so many other things that cause these”:

• Staring at the computer for uncomprehendable hours
• Stress from work deadlines
• Lack of exercise
• Poor nutrition
• The list can go on for awhile

And, many times, I would agree with them - if it were not for complete relief from all said ailments when I have quit in the past for short durations. 

“So why am I telling you?” you ask. 

“I am not your doctor.” you say.  

Well, I am using you to help keep me honest.  In the past, I have attempted to quit drinking coffee only to return to it because there is constantly a fresh cup brewing in the breakroom and the fragrance slowly seeps out and across my desk.  Almost begging me to drink it - at least that is how I justify it.  The other reason may be that I get up everyday at 4:30 and coffee just seems to help me settle into the days tasks.  

So, as I write this post I am saying “goodbye” to the final sips of glorious java in my cup and saying “hello” to relief. 

So what do you think?  Is there a coffee connection?

I’ll keep you up to date on the progress.  Have a great day.

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