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Posted 6/19/2017 11:05 AM (GMT 0)
Hi all
I went through a year of what I eventually realised were panic attacks related to health anxiety. I quite caffeine (previously I was drinking 2-3 Lattes per day) and I have been attack free for almost a year now. The only thing I have with caffeine now is chocolate.

However I have gained a little weight as quitting caffeine seems to have affected my metabolism. Should I try drinking caffeine again but limiting myself to maybe a cup a day or so. I just don't want to start having the palpitations again.
Posted 6/19/2017 1:24 PM (GMT 0)
Kill two birds with one stone and exercise more to work on metabolism issues.

I couldn't walk out of the house without my caffeine fix... But I sure wouldn't drink more of it if I thought I'd lose a few pounds.
Posted 6/19/2017 3:34 PM (GMT 0)
Hi HR and welcome!

I can drink caffeine without an issue, unless I am particularly anxious...or have a strong coffee on an ampty stomach.

So, if you'd like to experiment with adding coffee back into your routine...

I would recommend starting off small, eating food along with your latte...and picking days when you are not feeling anxious.

Best wishes, and may your progress continue!

Scaredy Cat
Posted 6/19/2017 6:15 PM (GMT 0)

Scaredy Cat said...
Hi HR and welcome!

I can drink caffeine without an issue, unless I am particularly anxious...or have a strong coffee on an ampty stomach.

So, if you'd like to experiment with adding coffee back into your routine...

I would recommend starting off small, eating food along with your latte...and picking days when you are not feeling anxious.

Best wishes, and may your progress continue!

Scaredy Cat

Thanks SC. I think that maybe was the issue before. I would drink lattes throughout the day to keep me full and would only have one large meal at night. This worked and I lost a lot of weight but eventually I guess it caught up with me.

Or maybe I just drank too much of it. I don't know. Caffeine is addictive so I am worried I can't just stop and start.

I have made other changes in my life. I did CBT and also eliminated many other behaviours.
Posted 6/19/2017 6:18 PM (GMT 0)

Steve n Dallas said...
Kill two birds with one stone and exercise more to work on metabolism issues.

I couldn't walk out of the house without my caffeine fix... But I sure wouldn't drink more of it if I thought I'd lose a few pounds.

You are probably right, but the weight isn't coming off very easy even after walks etc.
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