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.

The Dangers of Caffeine Addiction

There have been some suggestions that caffeine use can cause increased risks of depression, insomnia and anxiety – even suicide has been linked to caffeine addiction. Caffeine withdrawal typically produces symptoms that are the opposite of the effects of intoxication. This effect can be extreme in those who are addicted to caffeine.

The symptom commonly noticed by people going through caffeine withdrawal is an intense headache. When reducing caffeine intake, people often feel very tired and even drowsy. There have been instances of difficulty concentrating, and feel depressed or irritable.

Very rarely, but often enough to note a mention, people withdrawing from caffeine also experience flu-like symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, and muscle pain or stiffness.

This can overlap with work addiction, as some people use the stimulating effects of caffeine both to increase energy for and interest in the mental and physical activities associated with their jobs.

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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