coffee

[jomotion]

Hi can someone help does coffee make anxiety worse I had two week coffees today and felt abit weird after it.

Joanna

[Kim51]

Hi yes caffeine can make anxiety worse, I used to have about ten mugs a day but now have cut this to one and drink camomile tea the rest of the time, i had a strong coffee the other day and noticed the effect it had me, so it makes a big difference.

[jomotion]

Hi kim thanks for your advice I normally drink decaff coffee and im ok with that

[almamatters]

I used to drink a lot of coffee and found that the caffeine was giving me palpatations which in turn was giving me increased anxiety. I have one cup in the morning and then switch to tea through out the rest of the day.

[debs71]

I stopped drinking coffee 2 months ago. I had a return of bad palpatations and anxiety, so decided to drop it immediately. So far, no more palpatations.

[Annie0904]

Caffeine stimulates the central nervous system. As anxiety sufferers all ready have an over sensitized nervous system it is best to avoid it as it will only increase anxiety.

[SLjimbo]

I was pretty much scared off coffee when I had this really strong iced coffee and threw me into a full-blown panic attack. Now I only stick with light roast mixed with decaf.

[Magic]

Decaf coffee or tea is better for you xx

[joc80]

Yes! I went caffine free around the same time I went med free. I would drink a pot + coffee a day (truck driver! Lol). I am much more relaxed these days! Coffee is bad bad bad! Lol

The first week or so was rough, but after that you adjust and you don't miss it. I drink decaf now, cause I do like the taste. And hey, I can have a cup right before bed and still fall asleep!

[blue moon]

I drink coffee 2 cups a day, I do not drink instant coffee so no decaf,I know it has effect with anxiety but I have not had any problem drinking it