before decaf!

[Lvee]

Hello!

I wanted to know how many people with anxiety still drink coffee regardless of having anxiety? Have you all change your dose or amp up?

[Hidden]

Starbucks like a religion lol

[Amz1987]

I’ve had to almost stop, I will have half strength which seems to not make things too bad. I had to completely give up alcohol though

[CatIsMyCopilot]

Ugh, I gave it up, in the spirit of "try everything I can," but I really don't know if it made any difference, and I really love coffee.

And my tolerance went away super quickly (couple weeks) so now if I forget and accidentally drink caffeinated tea at night, I have a hard time going to sleep, which is annoying.

[Jodz]

Coffee makes no difference if I drink it or not , the same with Alcohol. I have proved it 😫

[begentle51]

I no longer drink caffeine, I find it brings in my anxiety symptoms. So I find it best to steer clear of it. Plus, I don’t drink alcohol either, as that has the same effect 💐

[Lvee]

Well people always have this misconception that coffee is bad for you if you have anxiety but to be honest I’m a coffee professional. I been a barista for 5 years and ever since I entered my journey with anxiety. I would not allow it to take my passion for coffee so I found out ways to coexist like lower the frequency, amount and eating meals before hand

[kenster1]

drink coffee by the gallons daily.sometime I get a bit light headed/dizzy if I overdo it having not eaten but if I do its not to bad.

[flaxxy703 in reply to kenster1]

be careful coffee can raise your BP

[HopeWithSmile]

When my anxiety is kind of sever I stop drinking coffee. It pains me very much, but I discovered that coffee makes me even more jittery, I can be triggered very easily. When I can't take it anymore (I am a night owl, so getting up for work is always extremely difficult), I order decaf or something mild like latte.

And if I feel OK I may drink black coffee during the weekends...

[Seroma12]

I love coffee! It's my favourite food 😂 But it makes my anxiety much worse so i had to give it up. I still drink decaf, but not a lot. I have found I am very sensitive to caffeine, makes me jittery and get heart palpitations and makes my mind race. Not pleasant feelings when you're struggling with anxiety as well.

[flaxxy703 in reply to Seroma12]

drink folgers decaf 100 percent caffeine free

[Seroma12 in reply to flaxxy703]

I can't get that in my country! Options are limited

[Missinglobe89]

I've never noticed if drinking coffee caused my anxiety to spike or not. But I know I do better with some kind of stimulant. So as far as coffee goes it's better than alcohol or sugar or other things

[Lvee in reply to Missinglobe89]

😂

[Dolphin14]

Great question.

I love coffee. I had settled down to five cups a day after I stopped working the overnight shift.

Now after 4.5 years my md wants me to take it down more. I don't sleep at night, haven't for years. She thinks this is the cause. However I can drink coffee and fall asleep so I don't see the connection. I just can't stay asleep.

Anyway, at the advice of the md I have cut down to 4 cups a day. All before noon.

I miss that late afternoon cup. I'm going to try and take it down to 3 but that's as far as I go.

[Vectron]

Coffee is ok but not alcohol

[Hidden]

Can't quit iced coffees from Starbucks

[Rayme1975]

I have one cup of americano in the morning with breakfast and thats it for the day. I like the taste of a good cup of joe and dont feel the need to eliminate it.

[Catatvet05]

For a number of reasons I stopped drinking caffeine altogether, especially coffee. Terrible for aniexty. Drink camomile tea! Great for relaxing the nerve system.

[captained49]

I don’t think the Medical Community Really understanding Anxiety. Don’t do this , don’t do that ! I personally think it’s a Stressed Induced issue . I refuse to give into any of it . I drink Caffeine, 🍺🍺 and try to enjoy my Life as it is . For me , Anxiety stays big , as long as you dwell on it !