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john15630
john15630

hi guys

when I drink coffee which I really like I feel awful. I have been on setraline for over a year on 100mg and mainly ok still have bad days but anxiety much better until I have a coffee then boom .... drinking decaf mostly now but when I go to meetings there is only usually std coffee .

does anyone struggle with drinking coffee ?

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  • SerotoninSurfer
    SerotoninSurfer john15630

    Posted

    Caffeine is terrible for anxiety and should really be avoided if you are prone to anxiety problems. I switched to decaf a few years back for both tea and coffee.

  • julie7525
    julie7525 john15630

    Posted

    hi John, yes I'm the same with proper coffee...gave me anxiety and palpitations. i went decaf 2-3 yrs ago. on a good day i might have one proper coffee but any more is asking for trouble lol.

  • john15630
    john15630

    Posted

    thanks for replies . I drink decaf now and it's ok but its shame really as the big coffee shops don't do decaf and I spend alot of time in them grrr

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