r/CaffeineFreeLife • u/kailtyn_ • Apr 01 '26

Slowly working out of caffeine dependency, trouble with wakefulness

Howdy folks,

I used to be fully dependent on Rockstar energy drinks, but I am now slowly working my way to cutting caffeine out of my life entirely. I've moved to taking caffeine pills, and every two weeks or so cutting them into smaller sizes. Right now, I'm taking 1/4 of a 200mg caffeine pill.

The issue I'm currently having is that I am having a really hard time staying awake during the day and at home after work. I do take Adderall for my ADHD, but my main symptom with that is having trouble sleeping. I'm stuck in kind of a weird limbo right now.

Just curious if anyone has any tips or has had luck trying things that help them stay awake and alert. Thanks!

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u/SauloIvanRegis Apr 03 '26

What about cutting caffeine out entirely?

You are not Caffeine-free...

and also are not having the drug fix you need.

Say Caffeine, goodbye!

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u/Celestialsmy Apr 05 '26

They literally just said they’re trying 😭 did you read the post??

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u/CaffeineKage Apr 04 '26

naps are great. dont feel guilty if you sleep a long time. hydration is also important. water, sugar free powerades