Hi all this is just a post about my experience. 

I’ve struggled with anxiety for the past 2 or 3 years. Been on antidepressants/anxiety meds, tried low carb, exercising a ton and nothing seemed to work except getting drunk, which is not ideal. I would constantly still have anxiety headaches/auras, a racing heart, panic attacks, and just an overall sense of despair when doing social things.
I’ve always been a coffee drinker so I never thought it was contributing to my anxiety that much. 

One weekend I decided to stop and honestly after about 2 to 3 days I stopped having my main symptoms of anxiety. I haven’t had any panic attacks sense I quit my daily caffeine dose which ranged from about 200mg-400mg (a few cups of coffee). I haven’t had barely any headaches or auras either. It’s been wonderful honestly.

I read up on caffeine and while it does increase focus and alertness, it puts our body in a mini fight or flight mode because it’s a natural pesticide. 

Our society is so focused on caffeine getting us through our day we don’t normally hear about how anxious it can make us. I’m not saying I’ll never go back to it but I’ve been enjoying not being on edge. To note it’s been about 3 months since my last caffeinated beverage. 

Note that I love caffeine so this isn’t any hate on it, but it has helped my anxiety to cut back.  Hope you all have a wonderful evening!