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Posted 2/11/2015 4:35 PM (GMT 0)
Ughhhhhhh . Im so angry at everything right now. I didn't drink coffee for awhile because of the anxiety and heart palpitations . I finally gave in and started my cold coffee again because I am so tired and exhausted with my three kids - including a 3 month old on the 15th(: who still gets up through the night to eat . Broken sleep is the worst and it is not doing me any favors what so ever . So I started my
Cold coffee again to give me the boost that I need . And here we go again with the Dang scary heart flutters ! ! When I'm walking then sit down , when in bending over . When I'm talking . Grrrrr ..!! I can't win and they are so scary ! I make myself sick im just so angry over these. I've never ever had them until like 3 years ago. I just want to go back to 5 years ago when they werent even a part of my life ! When o could drink coffee happily. I don't go out I don't smoke I don't drink I eat healthy and always have i don't do anything bad for myself , so coffee is my addiction that I just have to have every morning or im miserable and it ruins my whole day ! ! Im so sick of it. With my depression and horrible anxiety without coffee i don't want to get out of bed ! Not to mention it's winter time and miserable as it is. I want my life back. I hate where im at right now. Graduated school have my associates degree , wanted to go back for my masters like now , and im having such bad anxiety that I am blacking out , in pulling over and have to jump out my car , I just want to sit here and cry because im FRUSTRATED with it . It's really Really making me hate myself to be honest.i just want it to go AWAY. No matter what meds im on it seems like these heart flutters are here with me to stay forever now. Im on so much pain a the time with all of my chronic pain issues and once I take my pain meds once I had my coffee the flutters start. Sooooo OVER IT. Can't even see a therapist anymore because I don't have anyone to watch my children.(their father is away for awhile). Im just a wreck. A total total train wreck.


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Posted 2/11/2015 6:24 PM (GMT 0)
Hi LMA,

I am sorry you are going through such a tough time right now.:(

It seems not fair that those with symptomatic bodies can't enjoy the simple pleasure, and energy boost, of coffee! :(

Have you considered alternatives? I know it may not be the same...but how about green tea...or ginseng? (ask your doctor about possible interactions of ginseng w/ your Rx's)

Green tea does have caffeine, but usually tends to not cause the palps issue like coffee.

Ginseng is a natural vitatlity suppliment...a root that is said to have energizing effects.

As far as the anxiety...what is your current coping method regimen? Are you able to carve out time to practice relaxation exercises daily?

Using your (limited, I know!) spare time to do this could really make a difference in how you fee.

Sending you support and encouragement! It is so hard to balance all of the things that you are doing currently! You are doing GREAT!! Keep up hope and be patient with yourself and the process of recovery....it won't always be this difficult.

Keep posting, and we will do our best to encourage you during this time.

S.C.
Posted 2/11/2015 9:29 PM (GMT 0)
Reflux is a possibility.
Posted 2/12/2015 3:53 AM (GMT 0)
Honey you have a full plate with three babies...of course you are going nuts. You sound extremely stressed. Our bodies respond to anxiety stress and depression in different ways. Add broken sleep and the whole world gets out of whack even more.
Have you talked to your Dr about what's going on with the heart and emotions? With such a new baby I would ask your OB about possible post partum just to be safe. I think you need a break even if tis just the afternoon without babies. Is there anyone who can watch them while you nap?
Good luck to you. Keep in mind that even this will pass.
Sending warmest healing thoughts.
Posted 2/12/2015 9:26 AM (GMT 0)
many healing thoughts from me too.
Posted 2/12/2015 2:05 PM (GMT 0)
I am very sensitive to caffeine as well and any products that can give an energy boost. Finally after a year of being afraid to try anything.... I have into a sample given to me by my friend. Shaklee makes a all natural energy chew that Won't make heart race, flutter, hands shake, add nervousness, or make you crash as it wears off. Tastes like lemongrass to me. Fairly palatable. I use them as needed. I have severe fatigue due to multiple autoimmune diseases and have recently tried them during a flare... which I'm still in unfortunately :(. Successful even in a flare. You can find the Shaklee company on line to check it out. In my area a bag is 17.95$ ; 20 chews I think. ~5 to 6 hour boost. Wouldnt recommend taking it past 4-5 pm. :) trust me.... lol.... I like to get to bed early.
Posted 2/12/2015 2:58 PM (GMT 0)
I agree with Deasin that this may be post partum related and warrants a visit/call to your OB. I also use ice coffee for a pick me up and understand craving for it. Did you ever try half calf? It doesn't taste as bad as caffeine free and has a little pick me up. I also have palpitations regularly so understand that part of your frustration. losing caffeine had no effect on mine. One positive thing is that you at least identified a trigger. Some of us never do.
Posted 2/13/2015 6:52 AM (GMT 0)
Green tea ! That's the thing because it is chalk full of goodies for your body. But I also say see your OB about PPD it's important because if mom isn't Heathy then mom isn't performing as best as she can because you need to take care of you do that you can be there to take care of the babies.
I love coffe , soda pop , and tea. I would miss coffee if I had to give it up... Green tea would be the only substitute for me.
Get in tho make Sure it isn't PPD. I raised 7 ( 3step 4 of my own ) it is like a never ending saga ! You can do it as long as you take care of you. (Hug)
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