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Mental Health Support

irisblue

(34,599 posts) Wed Jan 29, 2025, 07:55 AM Jan 29

Some antidepressants are affected by y caffeine consumption [View all]

My Dr bumped up my med in late November. After about 3 weeks I noticed that my usual coffee mix was bitter tasting; so I switched to Yorkshire Gold tea, which I have been drinking for more then 2 years. Yesterday morning I had my usual to teacups over an hours time. 90 minutes in I was vibrating with anxiety.

A bit of googling & I found, that for some people with anxiety disorder, caffeine can be a problem.
I left a message on my patient portal & am cutting back to 1 teacup, maybe 10 ounces a day.
This sucks. I enjoy the taste & the whole ritual of tea making.

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Some antidepressants are affected by y caffeine consumption [View all] irisblue Jan 29 OP

I developed tremors from taking antidepressants. multigraincracker Jan 29 #1

I've cut back to one cup of coffee per day Siwsan Jan 29 #2

I liked Builders Brew too, but haven't had it since fall. irisblue Jan 29 #3

Another good thing is taking a break from social media Flash953 Jan 29 #4

Can't you use decaf? OnionPatch Wednesday #5

I have. After the above post I adjusted the amount of loose leaf regular tea to the decafe tea. irisblue Wednesday #6

I'm so totally addicted to coffee OnionPatch Wednesday #7