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irisblue

(34,769 posts) Wed Jan 29, 2025, 08:55 AM Jan 29

Some antidepressants are affected by y caffeine consumption

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 (Original Post) 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 Feb 5 #5

I have. After the above post I adjusted the amount of loose leaf regular tea to the decafe tea. irisblue Feb 5 #6

I'm so totally addicted to coffee OnionPatch Feb 5 #7

multigraincracker

(35,071 posts)

1. I developed tremors from taking antidepressants.

Reply to irisblue (Original post)

Wed Jan 29, 2025, 08:58 AM

Jan 29

That was back in the 90s. Still have them.

Siwsan

(27,446 posts)

2. I've cut back to one cup of coffee per day

Reply to irisblue (Original post)

Wed Jan 29, 2025, 09:05 AM

Jan 29

I stocked up before the prices start to sky rocket.

Sometimes I switch out to a nice cup of Typhoo or P&G Tips tea. I like my tea 'Builders' style - nice and strong. I worked with a woman who made a cup of tea by dipping the bag just two or three times, toss it away and then add sugar. Ah well. To each their own.

irisblue

(34,769 posts)

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

Reply to Siwsan (Reply #2)

Wed Jan 29, 2025, 09:24 AM

Jan 29

It is a nice all round tea IMO

Flash953

(108 posts)

4. Another good thing is taking a break from social media

Reply to irisblue (Original post)

Wed Jan 29, 2025, 07:44 PM

Jan 29

I like reciting the Serenity Prayer...

Also checking the news feed every 30 minutes causes problems......

OnionPatch

(6,262 posts)

5. Can't you use decaf?

Reply to irisblue (Original post)

Wed Feb 5, 2025, 07:55 AM

Feb 5

I love coffee and tea but only drink decaf versions.

irisblue

(34,769 posts)

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

Reply to OnionPatch (Reply #5)

Wed Feb 5, 2025, 09:57 AM

Feb 5

The caffeine withdrawal headache was pretty strong the first day.

The mixed half caffeinated half decafe coffee has been there since early December, I did make a mocha Sunday using that mix, but I did not get the vibrating anxiety, just a pleasant lift.

I have been drinking coffee since I was 14, that was 50 yrs age.

OnionPatch

(6,262 posts)

7. I'm so totally addicted to coffee

Reply to irisblue (Reply #6)

Wed Feb 5, 2025, 05:37 PM

Feb 5

and I have also been drinking it for about 50 years since my teens. You must be around my age. I had to really cut back the caffeine though, a decade or so ago. My body just couldn't handle it anymore. I do a cup of caffeinated in the morning, and decaf the rest of the day now. But after learning this, I may have to just cut the cord on caffeine altogether.

Good luck!

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