Seeking Input

Hey Everyone,

Hope all is well and Monday isn't being mean to anyone! I've been mostly panic attack free for the last 45-60 days (some anxiety but not panic). However, this morning at work right before lunch I had a horrible attack that I ended up taking 0.125mg of Klonopin to help with.

I've been drinking coffee and tea more than before (basically back to my old levels) and so far it hasn't bothered me. However I drank quite a few teas last night and a whole cup of coffee this morning while not eating very much. I think I know the answer but do you think that drinking several glasses of tea last night and coffee this morning contributed to my panic attack? My rational mind says yes, but feeling a little vulnerable at the moment so was wondering what others might think. Good news is I didn't go crawl under a rock like before and the panic did subside after I ate.

Thanks as always!

I recently cut out caffeine...and although early in the "detox", I am seeing some surprising results! Along with the not so surprising...headache, tired, foggy. Although, I know that it is always recommended to cut caffeine if you have anxiety, I didn't realize what a big difference it makes. I'm feeling much calmer and not as flustered and chaotic on the inside (if that makes any sense!). It is a weird feeling to get used to!! So, long story short, I wouldn't be surprised if that is what brought on your attack this morning.

Interestingly, caffeine works directly on the sympathetic (fight/flight) nervous system and tells the adrenal glands to release epinephrine. I don't know about you, but the last thing my fight/flight response needs is MORE stimulation! :)