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16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 40

I'm a bit like Bella, where one day I had Cola and I ended up having a panic attack so I'm trying to cut back on that. I've also found that when I eat spicy foods I'm prone to feeling panicky. Does anyone else have this problem? Also, when I eat too much to the point of feeling sick I end up with anxious thoughts and last night I ended up having a panic attack. Maybe it is because I associate the feelings from overeating with panic attacks and end up convincing myself I'm having one, I'm not sure!

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 8760

Thank you for sharing members! Anybody else? Danielle _____________________ The PC Support Team

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3

I think it is different for different people. I used to drink soooo much pepsi, but then one day I started freaking out everyday so I stopped. Now I can drink pepsi only in moderation.

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2101

Well I have cut out coffee and have cut out chocolate (That one hurt...) I have started eating more healthy and I am up to walking an hour 5 to 7 days a week. I have cut down on sugar but I find if i cut all sugar out i get depressed, sad and irritable, so in my case it is a question of balance. Letting myself have enough sugar to feel well (honey is a great way to get sugar and fruits too but i do sometimes eat cake or drink juice lol) but not going over the top so I don't trigger my anxiety. I am getting pretty good at walking that fine line between too much and not enough lol. But i defenitely see how eating healthier cutting most stimulants out of my diet and exercising more has helped me a lot with this! -Diva

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 8760

Dina, Very astute observation. Panic does engage your body' fight or flight response and this response does trigger a release of adrenaline. The adrenaline does get your body to dump it's glucose stores resulting in a temporary spike of your blood sugar so you as a result may be more sensitive to sugar. Have other members experienced sensitivities to large amounts of sugar? Have any of you changed your diets accordingly? Danielle ____________________ The PC Support Team

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 20

I too cannot drink caffeine anymore. It pushes me over the edge and into the emergency room, but I have a question.. Have any of you ever noticed that sugar can also trigger a panic attack? I have noticed if I eat any candy or caffeine free soda like sprite, it triggers a minor panic attack. My blood sugar has been checked so I am not diabetic. My doctor already ruled that out.

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 8760

David, Thanks for sharing. It's true, we are all different and caffeine may not have the same effect on you as it does others. Danielle ____________________ The PC Support Team

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2101

I guess biologically we are all different because for me caffeine was a big issue. My body and nervous system are a lot calmer now that i avoid stimulants like caffeine. But hey, if for you it makes no difference then i am happy for you :) I miss eating chocolate lol. -Diva

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 10

I've suffered anxiety/panic attacks 10 years, I tried a little test, On Jan 1st 2007 I went of both Caffeine and Alcohol, I can honestly hand on heart say I felt no difference what so ever. In saying that I was never addicted to caffeine anyway, I could drink maybe 4 cups of coffee 1 day and have none the next and have absolutly no desire for it. I started back on the caffeine start of April, It was a bottle of Jolt cola and we all know the amount of caffeine that stuff has in it, I didn't notice 1 bit of difference after drinking it and that was me without 1 bit of Caffeine in 3 months.

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2101

Oh yeah caffeine is a big issue for me. I avoid coffe chocolate and everyother forms of stimulant now and it helps a lot. I definetely think caffeine is an issue for anxious people. -Diva

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