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OK, cutting caffeine from my diet is easily the most difficult thing ever... maybe my stomach feels a little better, but I get the withdrawal headaches and I am exhausted by mid-afternoon every day regardless of how much sleep I get! It is affecting my classes, my work, and my relationships. I am trying to explore other ways to keep my energy up throughout the day... I try to convince myself if I eat a little snack (a safe one, of course), it will give me more energy, but I generally just feel more exhausted after I eat anything. I have no idea what to do, does anybody have any suggestions??

Thanks!

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21, female, Long Island, NY
school in Kingston, RI

IBS-C, abdominal pain, gas, bloating, cramping; acid reflux; fibromyalgia; chronic fatigue syndrome; chronic headaches

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