I haven't had any coffee since I entered the hospital on the evening of December 13. I'm one of those people who can't go a day without coffee. I usually have several cups a day, and I REALLY enjoy it.
But I wonder if I should give it up. It's not good for my fibrocystic breasts (sorry guys); it's not good for getting to sleep at night; and maybe it has been contributing to, hmmmmm, an overactive bladder (sorry again).
By this time I am surely over any withdrawal effects.
I had a cup of herbal tea today; and while it was nothing like coffee, I could get used to it. If it would improve my health....
Funny how being injured makes you think about health all the time. Right now there is nothing I want more than health, strength, fitness ... and two working feet.
Rationally, I know I will walk again, maybe even run and jump. But emotionally, I feel like I am grounded for life. I don't know how people weather catastrophic injuries. It is so easy for your mind to prey on you. I admire people who are confined to wheelchairs and maintain a good attitude much more than I ever did before. I'm finding I really have to work at not being sad and blue.
Well, this is not finance-related at all, is it?
Tomorrow I will do my end-of-month and end-of-year totals. Hope to share some resolutions, too. I'm still thinking about them. I want them to be real and attainable.
Have I given up coffee?
January 1st, 2010 at 12:48 am
January 1st, 2010 at 01:10 am 1262308222
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January 1st, 2010 at 02:49 am 1262314192
You will walk and run again, so hang in there. Happy New Year!
January 1st, 2010 at 03:32 am 1262316778
January 1st, 2010 at 03:23 pm 1262359405
If you want to replace coffee with something more healthy but still get the energy kick from the caffeine, try black, green or white tea. It offers many health benefits. I can't go without my 2 cups daily. Of course, you could always go with the decaf and still get the health benefits.
January 3rd, 2010 at 04:13 am 1262492006