Coffee/Coke/caffeine with anxiety is it a good idea?

Mental health
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Im just wondering whether I can start drinking coke or coffee again. Ive not had a coke or proper coffee for around a month or so and i really want one. Ive been drinking decaff but that isn't the same really. I just fancy a Nescafe or coca cola. I am scared though that it might mess my anxiety up though. Any posts welcome thank you

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Hi, I think the anxiety caused by being scared of drinking a coffee or coke is worse than actually drinking the stuff so I'd go ahead and try and enjoy a drink. I've not really drunk much coffee for 6 months but occasionally I'll have a coffee and it doesn't do anything to my anxiety.

If you fancy having a coffee or a drink of coke then I'd say go ahead and enjoy, if your really worried about coffee try half decaf half "full fat" a nice compromise.

Neil 

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Its better to quit coffee

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Hi

I cut out caffeine altogether to see if it would lessen palpitations as you should cut out all stimulants when suffering from anxiety as it can in some cases exasperate the symptoms. If this is the reason you stopped having caffeine, did it work? If yes, then just drink coca cola and coffee in moderation. If no, and it made no difference then theres no need to not have caffeine in your diet x

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Try folders half caff

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Try folders half the caff brand

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I haven't had a coffee or coke in about two months. And I used to drink both often. I Was really jittery for no apparent reason and realized I had my first coke at dinner in a long time. But I had a couple so I really over did it. A couple nights later I had a small glass of coke with dinner and was okay. So I think as long as I don't over due it I'm okay. If you're going to try either I would try with a small amount and see how you feel from that. Hope it doesn't effect you too badly and you're able to enjoy a cup of coffee or a sodA from time to time! 

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Yeah just read someone else's comment don't over think it! Also I have sprite sometimes when I'm craving a soda but don't want to have much caffeine. 

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Thanks. I just had a coke pint glass if it messes me up I shall have learned the hard way lol.