Anxiety and Caffeine: To Quit or Not to Quit

by scottmitchell74 Sat Mar 16, 2024 12:38 pm

I've learned over the years that I apparently have a low level of general anxiety.

I also love coffee.

Does anyone here have coffee-quitting anecdotes? Good? Bad? Other?

Thanks!

by BaleMaster Sat Mar 16, 2024 12:46 pm

I've learned to limit myself to two iced coffees per day.

by scottmitchell74 Sat Mar 16, 2024 12:49 pm

BaleMaster wrote:I've learned to limit myself to two iced coffees per day.

And you believe that falls below anxiety-exacerbating levels for you?

by Pethead Sat Mar 16, 2024 1:10 pm

I have both anxiety and a caffeine addiction. I limit my caffeine intake, but it’s mainly because it gives me rapid heartbeat and bothers my restless legs. In terms of anxiety, as long as I know the caffeine is making jittery, then it doesn’t really make me feel anxious emotionally.

I’ve quit caffeine before, but I end up coming back. I’m weak.

by Pro-Zak Sat Mar 16, 2024 1:24 pm

Not going to happen!

by Constantine Sat Mar 16, 2024 1:35 pm

I have experimented with different coffees and have found one that is on the weaker side, is less acidic, and doesn't give me that terrible jittery feeling while at least giving me some boost in alertness and energy for when I need it.

I stick to one cup a day (sometimes none that day) and try to make it work for me instead of against me. It's tricky to find that balance though.

by Pethead Sat Mar 16, 2024 2:16 pm

I’ve gone to half-caff or less for my coffee. I get a little boost but it keeps the jitters at a minimum.

by scottmitchell74 Sat Mar 16, 2024 3:36 pm

Pethead wrote:I have both anxiety and a caffeine addiction. I limit my caffeine intake, but it’s mainly because it gives me rapid heartbeat and bothers my restless legs. In terms of anxiety, as long as I know the caffeine is making jittery, then it doesn’t really make me feel anxious emotionally.

I’ve quit caffeine before, but I end up coming back. I’m weak.

I've quit three times in the past... and have always come back.

by Superjuice Sat Mar 16, 2024 7:18 pm

Try taking a day or two off between beverages. You'll sleep better. Then start looking into brain nootropics, you'll get the energy without the jitters and crash. Or try matcha green tea powder like purple sticks.

by Ammocas Sat Mar 16, 2024 7:29 pm

I guess everything in moderation right? I’ve tried to quit drinking coffee cold turkey for a while. Then I tried not drinking for a day or two and then drinking it for a day or two…. Then I would try bringing it down to 2 cups a day. This seemed to work best.

I will probably drink coffee till my dying’ day.

by BaleMaster Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:53 pm

scottmitchell74 wrote:
BaleMaster wrote:I've learned to limit myself to two iced coffees per day.

And you believe that falls below anxiety-exacerbating levels for you?

Yes

by Black Rider Sat Mar 16, 2024 9:36 pm

Two cups a day for me and none after noon. I used to drink two four and five cups a day then found out I have sleep apnea.

by oldschooldoom Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:05 pm

I drink two cups of the strongest Joe first thing in the morning. It no longer does anything for me except make me pee one hour later.
Maybe an occasional mild heart palpitation...weeee!!!

by Soldier777 Wed Mar 20, 2024 12:15 pm

I'll never give up coffee. I'm drinking a Tim Horton's coffee while typing this while my daughter is having an appointment listening to X-Sinner. Coffee also goes great with listening to Christian Oriented Ols School Hard Rock and Metal.

by Sullivan Fri Apr 05, 2024 4:30 pm

I don't pay attention to my consomation of coffe, can be alot to none per day

by Dustofyears Fri Apr 05, 2024 5:04 pm

Drink up

Shoot in

Let the beatings begin...

I know I drink too much coffee!

by StevenCressler Fri Apr 05, 2024 5:17 pm

That's from Harvester of Sorrow, right?

by Dustofyears Fri Apr 05, 2024 5:21 pm

Sure is lolz

by Sevenoneself Sat Apr 06, 2024 12:54 am

I've heard that caffeine is a downer to those who have adhd. I'm not sure if that's true or not, but coffee doesn't affect me. I wish it would give me a boost but it doesn't do that and it doesn't give me anxiety. For me it's just the taste, baby!!

by TZ75 Sat Apr 06, 2024 10:46 am

Decrease the amount you consume until you find a comfortable amount.

Or get rid of it completely.

by TZ75 Sat Apr 06, 2024 10:54 am

Pastor Bob is a coffee pusher.

I wonder how much he drinks a day. Razz

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