4. Ditch caffeine
Caffeine, just as addictive as alcohol and tobacco but currently enjoying a more acceptable view in our society. While most don’t think of caffeine in a way as serious as alcohol or tobacco, that doesn’t mean that it isn’t as harmful to your mental health.
If you’re suffering from chronic anxiety, caffeine is the last chemical that you want to be putting in your body. Caffeine can make you more nervous especially if you’re already the anxious type. Studies have shown that caffeine can worsen, and sometimes even cause anxiety disorders. It could also trigger panic attacks for those with various types of panic disorder.
There have been studies showing that people who stopped ingesting caffeine after prolonged use returned to a normal state and had lower levels of anxiety. It’s important to remember that caffeine isn’t limited to coffee, it also includes various candies and sodas. In fact, some sodas contain more caffeine than espressos.