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Caffeine dependence can cause a host of physiological effects if caffeine consumption is not maintained. Withdrawal symptoms may include headaches, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, lack of motivation, mood swings, nausea, insomnia, dizziness, cardiac issues, hypertension, anxiety, backaches, and joint pain; these can range in severity from mild to severe. [18]
The diagnostic criteria for caffeine withdrawal require a previous prolonged daily use of caffeine. [123] Following 24 hours of a marked reduction in consumption, a minimum of 3 of these signs or symptoms is required to meet withdrawal criteria: difficulty concentrating, depressed mood/irritability, flu-like symptoms, headache, and fatigue. [123]
The person could suffer from severe symptoms of caffeine withdrawal including headaches, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating. It is recommended that the person reduces caffeine consumption gradually to avoid withdrawal as attempts to suddenly discontinue all caffeine consumption are frequently abandoned due to the severity of the withdrawal ...
You can even have caffeine withdrawal. Symptoms can be similar to those of withdrawal from other mood-altering substances, including headaches, fatigue or drowsiness, depressed mood, irritability ...
A growing chorus of concerned former caffeine “addicts” are trying to wake people up to the substance’s negative effects.
Registered dietitians share how it compares to caffeinated coffee.
Overuse of caffeine may also worsen psychosis in people suffering from schizophrenia. [1] It is characterized by psychotic symptoms such as delusions, paranoia, and hallucinations. [2] [3] This can happen with ingestion of high doses of caffeine, or when caffeine is chronically abused, but the actual evidence is currently limited. [1] [4] [5]
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