What can be done to treat or reduce caffeine withdrawal symptoms?

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In our reading, we have encountered a number of nutritional supplements and other products that have been suggested to potentially help with caffeine withdrawal symptoms / PAWS. 

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We have personally tried:

• Magnesium

• L-theanine

• Ashwagandha

• Vitamin C

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To our knowledge, it is not clear that any of these have particularly helped. As noted on the PAWS page, a problem with these long-lasting withdrawal symptoms is that they get better and worse with little or no clear cause, so it may seem that a supplement is helping, but the improvement might actually be just from the passage of time!

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To our understanding, the only treatment that definitely helps with these symptoms is: TIME! 

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A number of posts from others going through this experience have recommended:

• Getting plenty of sleep

• Exercise (even walking)

• Relaxing, knowing that the symptoms will improve slowly over the long run and that you are not alone!

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If anything has significantly helped you, please let us know on our Contact page!