Cuppa

7:15am 79degrees 3.02 miles 36:25 12:04 pace

This week, I put my money where my coffee cup was and took myself off caffeine. I knew I was risking a whopping migraine headache but I had to do it. I've been experiencing palpitations and they got my attention.

Over the last year my coffee habit has escalated from a cup in the morning to two in the morning, one after lunch, and sometimes one in the evening if I have plans to be out late. I kind of freaked out when my coffeemaker broke about six months ago and immediately bought another one - I mean that very day.

There may be another reason for my heart flutters. I've been relying on melatonin to help me sleep at night. It's been reported to cause palpitations. I ditched that, too.

I didn't feel any yesterday. If I notice them again, I'll make an appointment with my Physician.

I had the teensiest of headaches yesterday. No big deal. (I could have attributed it to the mountain of stress that was sitting on my shoulders regarding work.) The most noticable symptom of caffeine withdrawal is muscle stiffness. I can't seem to get comfortable. And, yes...I'm a little agitated.

I admit this.

It was a good idea to get out and run this morning. I wasn't up to a sprint. A little jog was just what I needed.

It feels like a new beginning. (The coffeemaker is going on the shelf - with the coffee. I'll save it for company.)




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