Caffeine is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant of the methylxanthine class and is one of the most widely used drugs in the world. Unlike other psychoactive drugs, it is legal, cheap, and not regulated in almost all parts of the world. Individuals who habitually drink caffeine-contained beverages may develop a physical, emotional, and psychological dependence on it and may experience a caffeine withdrawal syndrome after abrupt cessation of caffeine intake. Multiple studies have demonstrated that caffeine withdrawal syndrome is a clinically relevant entity, and is included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed.; DSM–5; American Psychiatric Association, 2013).[1][2]

First 200 people to use this link https://brilliant.org/WIL/ can get 20% off an annual premium subscription to Brilliant!

▼Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/a58275fd1906/josepheverettwil
▲Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WILearned
▲Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeverettlearned
▲IG: https://www.instagram.com/jeverett.whativelearned/

I decided to make this video after finally realizing that I feel better without caffeine when I stayed off coffee for several weeks. I noticed I was less anxious, less worried about smaller things and had a significant reduction in appetite.
One thing I try to stress here is that just because caffeine apparently gave *me* these different issues, you might not have them yourself. There is tons of individual variation in how caffeine affects people.

For business inquiries: Joseph.Everett.Wil@gmail.com