Acaffeine withdrawalheadache can happen if you miss your usual morning cup of coffee or mid-afternoon cup of tea.
However, compared to othertypes of headaches, a caffeine headache can be easy to identify and treat.
This article covers six ways to get rid of a caffeine withdrawal headache.
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What Causes Caffeine Withdrawal Headaches?
Caffeine is the most-used drug in the world.
Although caffeine is considered a drug, experts do not agree on whether it qualifies as an addictive substance.
Still,caffeine use disorderis recognized by the medical and psychiatric community.
Timing and other lifestyle factors can also influence caffeine withdrawal symptoms.
Consume Caffeine
The fastest remedy for a caffeine withdrawal headache is to drink a caffeinated beverage.
Apply Peppermint Oil
Applying peppermint oil to your head and temples may help relieve pain.
you could buy this product online or in drug stores.
The idea behind acupressure is that stimulating these points can relax muscles and improve blood flow.
Try stimulating it by pressing on it and moving your thumb in small circles for two to three minutes.
Then repeat on the other hand.
Rest
It’s possible that resting can reduce your head pain.
Resting in a dark room is a go-to treatment option for people with migraines.
Most recommendations say to gradually lower your caffeine intake over two to six weeks to avoid withdrawal symptoms.
Other Symptoms of Caffeine Withdrawal
Caffeine headaches usually start within 12 to 24 hours of stopping caffeine.
Thistype of headacheis usually moderately to severely painful.
It tends to be located onboth sides of the headand gets worse with physical activity.
However, research suggests that most people start to feel better from caffeine withdrawal within a week.
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