{"id":247,"date":"2015-06-20T19:38:34","date_gmt":"2015-06-20T19:38:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/panicattackrecovery.com\/?page_id=247"},"modified":"2018-02-20T00:40:44","modified_gmt":"2018-02-20T00:40:44","slug":"caffeine-panic-attacks-yes-there-is-such-as-thing-but-theres-more-to-this-read-on","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/panicattackrecovery.com\/index.php\/caffeine-panic-attacks-yes-there-is-such-as-thing-but-theres-more-to-this-read-on\/","title":{"rendered":"Caffeine Panic Attacks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- Speed Sense for AdSense WordPress Plugin: https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/speed-sense\/ -->\n<div id=\"ssp0\" style=\"float:left;margin:10px 10px 10px 0;max-width:970px;width:100%;\">\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" id=\"adsgoogle0\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 100%; height: 250px\"  data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5877597362749779\" data-ad-slot=\"2816458245\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"AW-Form-341207382\"><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">(function(d, s, id) {\n    var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];\n    if (d.getElementById(id)) return;\n    js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;\n    js.src = \"\/\/forms.aweber.com\/form\/82\/341207382.js\";\n    fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);\n    }(document, \"script\", \"aweber-wjs-ax2t80g11\"));\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Nqfq8XZ9Bcw\" width=\"660\" height=\"400\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>If you are a consumer of caffeine, and a panic attack or anxiety sufferer, then you might consider this article an important one.<\/p>\n<p>Caffeine\u2019s effects include stimulation of the central nervous system (CNS) and stimulation of cardiac muscle. \u00a0The stimulatory\u00a0effect on the heart can even result in tachycardia at high doses. \u00a0Caffeine has been suggested to lead to the &#8220;jitters&#8221;, headaches, irritability, confusion, muscle aches, heartburn, increased blood pressure and other effects on the body. \u00a0I can&#8217;t imagine that someone suffering from anxiety would find such things very appealing.<\/p>\n<h2><em>You might be asking the question: is there really such a thing as a caffeine panic attack?<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>Essentially the answer is yes. \u00a0In fact, four caffeine-related syndromes were recognized in <em>DSM\u2013IV (American Psychiatric Association, 1994)<\/em>: caffeine intoxication; caffeine-induced anxiety disorder; caffeine-induced sleep disorder; and caffeine-related disorder not otherwise specified.\u00a0 The current <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychiatry.org\/psychiatrists\/practice\/dsm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DSM-5<\/a> recognizes caffeine-induced anxiety disorder.<\/p>\n<p>While you might be able to consume caffeine in moderation, it\u2019s important to become aware of all of the foods and drinks that contain caffeine, and to consider the level of caffeine in each of these foods and drinks.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, just consider the following caffeine levels,\u00a0<em>according to the<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/in-depth\/caffeine\/art-20049372\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Mayo Clinic<\/em><\/a>:<\/p>\n<p>brewed cup 8 oz of coffee: 95-200 mg<br \/>\n<em>green tea: 14-40 mg<\/em><br \/>\n<em> cola: 30-40 mg<\/em><br \/>\n<em> black tea: 14-61 mg<\/em><br \/>\n<em> energy drinks such as Red Bull: 80 mg<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Now, I used to drink at least 6-8 cups a day, before I was really effected by panic disorder.\u00a0 At one point, after being diagnosed with panic disorder, I gave up all coffee.\u00a0 Eventually, once my anxiety improved, I went back to about 2 cups a day.\u00a0 Two cups a day are fine for me.\u00a0 I find that by having 2 cups in the morning, I can then transition to a cup of green tea later in the morning, then a cup of green tea in the afternoon, and one in the early evening (though it may not be good for some folks to have any green tea even early in the evening).<\/p>\n<p>By <a href=\"https:\/\/panicattackrecovery.com\/index.php\/is-water-one-of-the-natural-remedies-for-anxiety\/\">drinking water<\/a> throughout the day, this helps to fill any gaps between green tea and coffee, and I find that I am not craving any other drinks throughout the day, such as juice or pop. \u00a0I also notice that my energy levels are much better.\u00a0 There might be the odd day when I have a little more caffeine, through an additional cup of coffee, but those days have become quite rare, since I can feel the tension in my body start to increase, if I have that extra cup of coffee.<\/p>\n<h2><em>Reducing your caffeine\u00a0anxiety by decreasing your\u00a0intake<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>I certainly don\u2019t recommend that you quit caffeine \u201ccold turkey\u201d but that you gradually reduce your caffeine intake levels, especially if you are consuming high amounts.\u00a0 The Mayo Clinic indicates that you might consider reducing your intake of caffeine if you are consuming more than 500 mg of caffeine per day (you can <a href=\"http:\/\/www.caffeineinformer.com\/the-caffeine-database\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here\u00a0<\/a>for a more detailed listing of caffeine levels than provided in the outline above).\u00a0 However, I would suggest that, ultimately, you have to determine your own tolerance levels to caffeine (versus what others might recommend as an acceptable level)<\/p>\n<p>If you are tapering down your caffeine levels, you should remember that caffeine is a drug, so you will likely go through some withdrawal symptoms when levels are reduced or cut out.<\/p>\n<p>Withdrawal symptoms have been reported in both humans and animals.\u00a0 Such as: headache, irritability, sleeplessness, confusion, nausea, restlessness and tremor, palpitations and raised blood pressure.<\/p>\n<p>But, I\u2019m sure that your motivation to recover from panic attacks is stronger, and you can clearly see the benefits to cutting down your caffeine intake.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How do you kick the habit or reduce your amounts of coffee?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>By doing these two things:<br \/>\n1.\u00a0becoming aware of all your sources of caffeine, and<br \/>\n2.\u00a0having an alternative such as green tea.<\/p>\n<p><em>Why green tea?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Because, while it has some caffeine, it&#8217;s not nearly as much as coffee.\u00a0 As mentioned, while a brewed cup 8 oz of coffee has about 95-200 mg of caffeine, green tea has about 14-40 mg of caffeine only.<\/p>\n<p>Also green tea contains something conducive to health called <a href=\"http:\/\/panicattackrecovery.com\/index.php\/theanine-for-anxiety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">theanine<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><em>So what is the ultimate message about caffeine anxiety and panic attacks?<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>In sum, you should carry out an inventory of your caffeine levels and ensure that you are not getting too much. \u00a0And, consider green tea if you want to consume a healthier alternative to coffee.<\/p>\n<div class=\"AW-Form-341207382\"><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">(function(d, s, id) {\n    var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];\n    if (d.getElementById(id)) return;\n    js = d.createElement(s); 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Mayo Clinic.<br \/>\nRetrieved January 28, 2013, from: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mayoclinic.com\/health\/caffeine\/AN01211\">http:\/\/www.mayoclinic.com\/health\/caffeine\/AN01211<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The Effects of Caffeine on the Body<br \/>\nRetrieved July 10, 2016, from:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/caffeine-effects-on-body\">http:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/caffeine-effects-on-body<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Hardwick E., Jaberi, N. &amp; Winston A., (2005). 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