Dreamalittledream
04-05-12, 09:43
I decided a week ago to remove caffeine completely from my diet
And even though I was only having one cup of instant coffee (admittedly with quite a bit of coffee in it) have noticed a substantial improvement in my feelings of anxiety.
It hasnt gotten rid of my obsessions/checking etc, but it has removed the panic feeling when I think about them, making it easier to put them aside once I have focused on them.
I had a homeopath treatment about four months ago for fear of cancer and dying and it really helped (removed about 50% of my anxiety) but for some reason there always seemed to be the last 10/15% and now with coffee it seems to be almost below 5%. As I had already had other treatments CBT, psychologist etc I am hopeful that if I see my homeopath and keep doing my CBT that it will continue to stay away.
Of course there is that tiny part of me goes "oh but the minute your stop being vigilant, you know that is when something is going to go wrong", but for the most part I can shut that one up or ignore it!!
For the first time in about a year I have been able to take control and actually feel good about making a Dr's appointment (it is just a regular followup with a specialist) and feel like I can implment any changes I need to. I also made an osteopath appointment for next week as well. Have to admit a friend inviting me out for a nigth out brought about a big "err no" but progress is progress!
I am just so surprised at how affected I was by caffeine and such a small amount!
And even though I was only having one cup of instant coffee (admittedly with quite a bit of coffee in it) have noticed a substantial improvement in my feelings of anxiety.
It hasnt gotten rid of my obsessions/checking etc, but it has removed the panic feeling when I think about them, making it easier to put them aside once I have focused on them.
I had a homeopath treatment about four months ago for fear of cancer and dying and it really helped (removed about 50% of my anxiety) but for some reason there always seemed to be the last 10/15% and now with coffee it seems to be almost below 5%. As I had already had other treatments CBT, psychologist etc I am hopeful that if I see my homeopath and keep doing my CBT that it will continue to stay away.
Of course there is that tiny part of me goes "oh but the minute your stop being vigilant, you know that is when something is going to go wrong", but for the most part I can shut that one up or ignore it!!
For the first time in about a year I have been able to take control and actually feel good about making a Dr's appointment (it is just a regular followup with a specialist) and feel like I can implment any changes I need to. I also made an osteopath appointment for next week as well. Have to admit a friend inviting me out for a nigth out brought about a big "err no" but progress is progress!
I am just so surprised at how affected I was by caffeine and such a small amount!