I recently received an email which highlighted the fact that consuming excessive amounts of coffee or other caffeinated beverages can cause anxiety attacks in anxiety sufferers. This risk is increased when an anxiety sufferer does not get enough sleep, exercise and relaxation. Caffeine may create symptoms such as the following:

* Rapid or irregular heartbeat
* Restlessness
* Nervousness
* Insomnia
* Mood swings

I have therefore begun drinking less coffee. I rarely drink excessive amounts of coffee, so I was never at a great risk. Large amounts of caffeine will also dehydrate you, which is not good either. I now try to drink more tea and water and less coffee and Coca Cola. If you do not suffer from an anxiety disorder, then regularly consuming large amounts of caffeinated beverages will not induce anxiety attacks.

You can decide to drink less coffee and more tea if you suffer from anxiety attacks. Caffeine is not the only trigger of anxiety attacks, but at least you will be one step closer to a low anxiety life style and more calmness.