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Posted 7/12/2015 12:11 AM (GMT 0)
just had dinner and I am sitting here on my laptop all the sudden an overwhelming feeling like i'm going to be sick happens then my heart starts feeling funny like it is beating fast and weird so I start getting so afraid of heart palpitations.. I couldn't get out of bed today because my depression has been taking over and I had to get up make the kids breakfast make the baby a bottle.. clean do laundry do dishes.. so I had to have some coffee to get me going and I think that might be why this is happening. well not "happening" but making me feel way worse than normal. I have to get up and go on everyday but I cant every time unless i've had coffee. its gotten progressively worse. the anxiety panic and depression if it weren't for coffee I wouldn't get up. but its a win lose situation once I drink the coffee I can get up and do things but its a 50/50 chance that ill have horrible anxiety over it. I just feel like I cant deal anymore. what do you do when you get to this point? i'm just feeling soooooo defeated \\-:
Posted 7/12/2015 3:20 AM (GMT 0)
Because the caffeine races your heart? If so, try decaf?
Posted 7/12/2015 5:10 AM (GMT 0)
LMA,

I hope you are feeling better by now...

Sending positive thoughts that you were able to use some coping skills to get you through!

If you can't function well without your coffee boost...decaf probably will not suffice...because there are no energizing qualities...unless the placebo effect works for you...

You could either try using a positive mantra when you get the racing heart from anxiety/caffeine.

"I am okay, this is just anxiety and caffeine making me feel this way."

...or...

Have you tried Ginseng? It is a naturally energizing root sold in many forms. My favorite is in a little 'shot' bottle. Look for it at Whole Foods or other health food retailers if you are interested.

Wishing you well,

S.C.
Posted 7/12/2015 10:07 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

Sorry to hear you are having a rough patch.

I would say that if you feel your depression is getting a hold again it would be worthwhile going to see your doctor asap and let them know how you are feeling and see what they suggest.

I agree with SC re Ginseng it is good at boosting energy levels.

Hibee
Posted 7/12/2015 1:25 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Lacey,

I echo the above advice and if your depression is taking ahold of you again, to get in and see your doctor. You might need a med adjustment or maybe something new altogether.

I understand the need for caffeine, I'm addicted to it myself, I drink 3 cups of coffee every morning then switch to diet soda and usually drink that until bed time. Although I am trying lately to drink more water too. As SC said, you can always try the ginko, it works wonders for some people, for myself it makes me sick to my stomach as do most of the energy things on today's market, but you might want to check it out for yourself.

When feeling the anxiety, double down on your coping skills to get thru it, watch a mindfulness video on youtube and do some deep breathing.
Posted 7/12/2015 5:06 PM (GMT 0)
I'm so sorry to hear how you are feeling. You certainly have alot going on., Boy do I remember
those days. Don't know how I made it. My babies are now in their early 20's, but I don't miss that old stuff at all.

It sounds like your depression is getting the better part of you. I hope you can get in to see a Dr.

I totally get why you drink the coffee. I go through the same thing...I want it for the boost it gives but sometimes I just wind up anxious from it...but i drink it every day no matter what. Crazy, I know. Just not ready to give up that little coffee buzz I get.

Everyone offered you valuable advice. And I bet you know all about it but it is so very hard to do when in the throws of our panic. But just imagine that is all the more reason when to do it. Right actions bring about right thoughts.....go through the motions of mantra's....even if it feels like it is doing nothing--continue and it will eventually work. The more we teach our brain to do this, the more it learns the right responses instead of fear all the time. We have to retrain our brain to tell us positive messages.

I hope you made it through your day. Really concentrate on those mantra's...they are key.
Posted 7/17/2015 8:51 AM (GMT 0)
I was like you but with tea i drink a lot of tea and it can cause these types of things,
i try to swop it for juice and fruit,takes a bit of getting used to but it may well work it did for me,
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