Caffeine headaches about to kill me!

Take a caffeine pill OR how about the 10 (calorie) Dr. Pepper or a Diet Dr. Pepper? (since Dr. Pepper is your choice)

Have a cup of coffee

black coffee
flavored coffee grounds where the flavor is in the pre brewed coffee grounds...it's calorie free flavor
splenda or other artificial sweeteners take it or leave it as your natural foods preferences allow.
iced tea plain. tastes great plain.
diet coke
coke zero

when you are trying to quit caffeine you must do so slowly so as to avoid the withdrawal headaches. essentially you start by leveling out your daily intake for about a month. then you reduce that amount by half and drink that amount steadily for two full months. (you will feel tired for the first month and be tempted to cut further before the second month is over because you'll have your energy back by then but DON'T; trust me the headaches will only return--enjoy that second month of having your energy back to get the rest of your life in order before the next cut). Keep cutting your caffeine intake by half every two months until you are almost caffeine free. If the last step of going completely to zero results in headaches, do the final step by alternating days of almost no caffeine/no caffeine days.

I know it's a test in patience to be sure but a cheap calendar from the dollar store on your fridge with appealing pictures and if you must stickers or pretty shiny pens can keep your attention to tracking it and staying steady Steady STEADY on your caffeine intake.

Steady as she goes, you can do it.

DISCLAIMER: unless you have some kind of sensitivity to caffeine (which apparently I do as evidenced by the fact that I was completely migraine free for the two years after quitting completely with the method above) there is no reason for most people to quit caffeine entirely. I only included the above directions because you seem very commited to cutting it out of your diet, for I guess caloric reasons of items associated with it, so much as to cause yourself headaches and migrainey feels. For that reason I included the instructions I received from a neurologist friend on an informal basis as friends. They served me well so I share them with you because your thread title really called out to me. I could really really relate!
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when my boyfriend & i kicked the habit, it took about 4 days. and ti really sucked. we're glad we did, though.

don't forget to drink a lot of water during your detox, and if you can, add some lemon or lime to the water.

I'm guessing you're getting headaches from NOT drinking caffeine. It's because you're going through withdrawal. You're addicted.

5 hours of sleep is flat out not enough. You need to make some lifestyle changes and get more sleep. I'm SURE it can be done - post your schedule if you need help.

Diet drinks have things in them that make our bodies crave it.. (Not caffeine) I'm in your shoes and am trying to give up my cokes. I've been drinking lots of tea and water. I found some crystal light flavored squirts that you squeeze in your water. They are zero calories and so far they are all good. I'm told 4 days and the headaches will be gone. I'm craving coke a little but I think its more of a habit than a need since I'm still getting the caffeine through tea... Good Luck... I'm told you will feel much better without them..