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Does anybody still drink caffeine

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kirsty53010
kirsty53010

Hiya does anybody still drink caffeine I only have 2 cups of tea a day do you think that would trigger my anxiety off??

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  • lisalisa67
    lisalisa67 kirsty53010

    Posted

    Very limited amounts. Triggers are a personal thing. 
    • lisalisa67
      lisalisa67

      Posted

      Just switch to decaf or herbal teas. Caffiene is a stimulant.
    • kirsty53010
      kirsty53010 lisalisa67

      Posted

      Decaf still contains caffeine doesn't it?? I bought decaf pg tips will they be ok?

    • lisalisa67
      lisalisa67 kirsty53010

      Posted

      Look below this check what i wrote and google it like i typed it it will tell you exactly how much caffiene is in what.
    • lisalisa67
      lisalisa67

      Posted

      decaff shouldnt be enough to trigger a full blown anxiety attack.thats just how you are, not the decaff. Not from two cups of decaf. You enjoy it and it does have some health benifits too. But you can check amounts. Tea doesnt note amount.
  • Anxious_Nick
    Anxious_Nick kirsty53010

    Posted

    Hey Kristy. I was a big coffee drinker all my life. Then about 5 weeks ago I started having heightened anxiety, with chest pains and stuff. I'm still dealing with it all, but one thing I did was cut coffee out of my life completely. I'm afraid it'll cause panic or make my panic worse. But I do drink tea sometimes....personally, I've had no issues with Asian tea (like Oolong) and herbal stuff. Give it a try! But yeah...I do miss my pot of coffee a day...haha. Maybe decaf is a good option? I haven't tried that yet. 

    Best, 

    Nicholas

  • michelle5714
    michelle5714 kirsty53010

    Posted

    I drank coffee for years with no problems (actually made me happier LOL) but when my anxiety got bad it scared me since it's a "trigger" and "stimulant" so I gave it up. I'll drink decaf which has a very small amount of caffeine in it or sometimes half caf. I'd like to get back to drinking a cup of coffee a day which I'm working toward since for me it's more of a mind over matter thing

  • Mandie29
    Mandie29 kirsty53010

    Posted

    Sadly I'm a caffeine addict. I limit myself now to one cup of small coffee a day. I wish I could give it up because it does increase my anxiety for an hour or so, but I'm weak lol.

    • lisalisa67
      lisalisa67 Mandie29

      Posted

      that was me too 😥 I have one cup of decaff..no sugars in it of anykind and use some creamer for taste. I miss it. Once in a while i just go for it anyway lol and pay dearly. Hahaha i was having more effects from dark chocolate actually. Had to stop chocolate. Jeez no wonder we are all feeling a but down 😂

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