The Effects Caffeine Can Have On The Body ☕️

Ziara Allman
ILLUMINATION
Published in
3 min readOct 6, 2023

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Over the last few weeks, I’ve noticed a pattern in my behavior. Every time I drink caffeine, I get very anxious, tensed up, nervous, and overly sensitive.

For years I’ve wondered why I have these random mood swings about little things, or why I’m crying for no reason at all.

Why does it feel like my brain is going to explode

Why am I constantly worrying so much

Why am I shaking so bad

What am I crying for

Why did I just yell like that

These are just a few of the symptoms I’ve experienced when consuming this stimulant.

I’ll mention that the relationship between caffeine and anxiety can vary from person to person. Some people may be more sensitive to its effects while others may not. This can also vary based on the amount you consume and the time of day you consume it. This can even vary based on genetics.

You know the crazy thing about caffeine, is that it’s in everything we consume

Dark Chocolate

Coffee and Decaf Coffee Included (Obviously)

Almost all energy drinks

Various Green Teas and Black Teas

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Ziara Allman
ILLUMINATION

I'm looking to turn my struggles with mental health into a story by sharing my experiences!