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Hey Julia,

I kicked the coffee habit last summer when I found this diet. It was terrible at first. My morning ritual for as long as I can remember (dating back to junior high school) would be to have a cup of coffee in the morning, so kicking the habit was psychological as well as physical for me.

I started weaning myself with less amounts in the morning for about a week. Then I just stopped. I had to take Advil for the withdrawal headaches for a few days after that. I supplemented with chamomile tea (I just can't stand peppermint in the morning). After a few weeks, things were better but god help me if I walked past a Starbucks and smelled the aroma of freshly brewed coffee

Admittedly, I fell off the wagon a couple months ago when I started studying for the CA bar exam. Coffee really is the only thing that helps me keep going. I am planning to quit drinking it again after the exam is over this week. So, if you want the support from me, I'll give it...as I'll be a wreck too

Good luck!

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