What Is Caffeine Addiction?
Many people develop quite a tolerance for caffeine. This means that their body gets used to having caffeine every single day. Over time, they must keep increasing their caffeine intake to achieve the desired effects - alertness and the ability to concentrate. Caffeine addiction is more likely to occur in someone that’s also suffering from a co-occurring mental health disorder (as with many addictions), such as insomnia or an eating disorder, and this can make it harder for them to stop.
Signs of a Caffeine Addiction
While caffeine users enjoy the increased energy and alertness that caffeine gives them, unpleasant symptoms experienced by many consumers, especially those who are addicted, include:
- Restlessness
- Nervousness
- Excitement
- Difficulty sleeping
- Agitation
- Muscle twitching
- Rambling flow of thoughts and speech
- Flushed face
- Increased heart rate
- Stomach upset
- Increased urination
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