My mood intensifies and I loose all concentration if I have caffeine. I stay clear of energy drinks and have read a lot of reports on there negative impact on mental health possibly as it raises the heart rate initiating symptoms of anxiety.
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27/03/2015 at 11:05
I just feel that my tension rises...
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Dodoateas
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I have palpitations and feelings of euphoria and "coming down"when I drink caffeine, this can be in coffee or cola drinks. I have avoided caffeine for a couple of years now and noticed a massive difference.
I think your psychiatrist needs to do some more reading tbh!!
Coffee side effects https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-behavioural-disorders-mental-illne/coffee-side-effects-2712015-05-24 18:28:04
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Do any of you get worsening of mood and anxiety w coffee?- for me it has a worse effect than alcohol - my psychiatrist finds it hard to believe