> So you take caffeine just because you're addicted to it, but see no upside to getting rid of the addiction?
I agree that freedom from addiction is an upside. I would say that goes without saying. But the withdrawal symptoms are truly nasty, for me. And as far as I know, taking this amount of caffeine is not bad for my health, may even be good for my health to a small extent. If there were negative health consequences, like with smoking, then I would certainly quit.
You can taper without the side-effects. But like you said, the addiction isn't really bad for you.
I went cold-turkey because i was half of a week in without coffee and then just stuck the rest of the week out. It only took a week for me to not be addicted.
It's really nice not to need the pick me up in the morning. I have a cup of coffee about once a month and up to once a week, but I'm very sensitive to caffeine now. I find this a benefit as i can "save" up for when i really need it.
I agree that freedom from addiction is an upside. I would say that goes without saying. But the withdrawal symptoms are truly nasty, for me. And as far as I know, taking this amount of caffeine is not bad for my health, may even be good for my health to a small extent. If there were negative health consequences, like with smoking, then I would certainly quit.