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How Caffeine Addiction is Linked to Anxiety Disorder
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How Caffeine Addiction is Linked to Anxiety Disorder

What’s the second thing you do when you wake up in the morning? Grab coffee; surely because the first thing is brushing your teeth. If you’re reading this, chances are you’re a coffee addict. The best part about coffee is everything; the taste, the warmth of it on your hands, the smell, the ritual and the joy of having the first sip. However, here's the thing: coffee (or more precisely, caffeine) is a psychoactive drug. What it does is cause stress-related signs and exacerbate anxiety in a number of ways. Nonetheless, the good news is, you can really do something about it. Now, we don't want to scare you by saying that “stop drinking coffee!” but know that coffee is making your anxiety disorder worse. Caffeine is a stimulant for your central nervous system that significantly contri...