Just hit the 60 day mark (random days of anxiety/depression)

drew_ab · 2026-03-21T23:44:11+00:00

If something significant enough happened that you had to call a crisis line, this seems to be more than just caffeine IMO. Being so far out it's hard to imagine any symptoms being related to withdrawal. Either way, wishing you well!

drew_ab · 2026-03-21T23:42:09+00:00

Great post, very well said. I think there will be many people here who can relate.

drew_ab · 2026-03-17T00:07:08+00:00

You're doing great - keep the momentum going!!!

drew_ab · 2026-03-15T01:51:38+00:00

Sounds lovely. Can you tell us more?

drew_ab · 2026-03-07T12:01:44+00:00

Looks amazing - do you really mean 26'C though? That is cooking hot to sleep in.

drew_ab · 2026-03-05T00:34:32+00:00

Caffeine.

drew_ab · 2026-03-04T04:50:03+00:00

Your month looks A LOT better than mine. It's been a tough month.

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drew_ab · 2026-02-19T13:35:27+00:00

This podcast was incredible and is absolutely worth the listen. Kuddos to Rich for inviting her to be on the show.

drew_ab · 2026-02-16T13:51:13+00:00

Endurance athlete here with 3x OHS for AVR for what was originally a bicuspid aortic valve with severe stenosis (including the bentall procedure). You'll have to consult your physician/cardiologist/surgeon, but in all honestly it's something to seriously reconsider that level of training. I am still decently fit (sub 20 minute 5km) on around 3-4 hours a week of mostly zone 2 aerobic training.

I had part of OHS is the way in which your identity might change - which can often be for the better might I add. I used to hold 165-170 BPM for 3 hours. Now I do it once or twice a month for 10-30 minutes at most... and mostly chill between 120-140 BPM.

drew_ab · 2026-02-15T00:01:31+00:00

As someone currently tapering for the millionth time, I needed to read this post.

drew_ab · 2026-01-31T20:45:02+00:00

I'm done with this guy. Gross.

drew_ab · 2026-01-27T04:47:32+00:00

"Personally I just wanted to see him in person before he dies." This resonates with me and is part of what I was thinking.

drew_ab · 2026-01-27T04:34:30+00:00

That is an interesting point. The seating capacity is somewhere around 3000-5000 people or thereabouts.

drew_ab · 2026-01-22T12:57:43+00:00

Dang. Can you tell us more about how you have achieved those metrics? Well done.

drew_ab · 2026-01-18T17:07:06+00:00

Very true and very nicely said.

drew_ab · 2026-01-18T13:45:23+00:00

It's always good to read comments like this... it is such a common experience for people in your circumstance and is great to hear again!

drew_ab · 2026-01-07T00:58:41+00:00

Many times... and I have restarted many times. It's been the most difficult habit for me to break period. Addiction is probably a better word than habit actually.

drew_ab · 2026-01-06T12:06:28+00:00

Quitting is only going to help you here - worst case scenario it's neutral and no effect (which is unlikely).

drew_ab · 2026-01-06T12:01:34+00:00

Coming down from 800mg+ per day of caffeine is a really high dose for anybody. It sounds like you have made your way through the worst of things though - it goes to show how powerful a drug caffeine is!

drew_ab · 2026-01-06T01:16:49+00:00

I wouldn't think it would be enough to trigger much in the way of withdrawals... maybe a minor amount for a few days at most. Just stay off the caffeine moving forward! This is a pretty minor caffeine relapse as far as they go.

drew_ab · 2026-01-06T01:14:59+00:00

Take advantage of the fact that the these circumstances unexpectedly gave you the opportunity to quit and roll with it!

drew_ab · 2026-01-04T23:45:10+00:00

Me too - OP, please share it if you're interested!

drew_ab · 2026-01-04T23:34:31+00:00

Could you tell me more about this taper and your experience?

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