Caffeine is a trigger for me, a huge trigger. Most people can drink coffee and feel great, its a boost of energy and perks you right up so you're ready to conquer whatever is in front of you. I am not one of those people. I will actually suffer from anxiety attacks as a result of one coffee.
I love the taste of coffee, I love the energy boost first thing in the morning when I'm up at 7 am with a VERY awake baby, and I especially love a latte for a treat once in awhile. Sadly, it is just not worth it for me.
After many, many attempts at trying to convince myself I can consume my buzzing goodness without any issue, I am officially giving it the boot out of my life. I'll have the occasional small piece of chocolate, but unfortunately I'm so sensitive to caffeine that more than that can bother me!
So now I ask myself why I have been putting myself through insane anxiety every time I consume caffeine. Glad those days are now behind me. Hello Rooibos tea!
Good for you for recognizing that about your body. What about decaffeinated? Does that effect you?
ReplyDeleteIm sure you are familiar with these charts, but just incase
http://coffeetea.about.com/library/blcaffeine.htm
Its shocking how much caffeine is in what we eat and drink.
And on top of the anxiety, its also an upper, which means if you are sensitive to depression it can give you a false sense of happiness which will inevitably lead to feeling worse. I recently cut back from my 6 or so cups a day to 2 on the advise of my Dr.
Decaf is just not worth it to me, I find the taste way off!
ReplyDeleteIf I were to order a latte now it would be a decaf soy. Sound yummy? Not so much!
Thanks for the charts, I've had a peek before, it is crazy how much is in drip coffee. Totally agree about it being an upper too..that is making lots of sense to me after reading your comment.