The Dangers Of Caffeine For Anxiety Sufferers.

Here are just a few of the effects that caffeine can cause in the general population:

-- Rapid or irregular heartbeat
-- Restlessness
-- Nervousness
-- Insomnia
-- Flushed face
-- Twitching or trembling
-- Distracted thoughts and speech
-- Physical agitation
-- Nausea
-- Light-headedness
-- Diarrhea
-- Mood swings

Do any of these symptoms sound familiar? That's right. They are "fight or flight" reactions designed to protect you from harm. Excessive amounts of caffeine can trigger the body's fight or flight response even though no real danger exists. This overactive fight or flight response can contribute to anxiety. Caffeine Provokes Anxiety, Insomnia, and Panic Attacks.

Caffeine holds a special danger for anxiety sufferers, and particularly for people with panic disorder. Studies on caffeine and anxiety sufferers have shown that caffeine can:

-- Increase anxiety in anxiety sufferers.

-- Cause insomnia (lack of sleep can promote panic attacks in people that are susceptible to panic attacks).

-- Provoke panic attacks in people that have panic disorder.

Here is the caffeine content of drinks (Thanks Robert) :

http://www.energyfiend.com/the-caffeine-database