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AIBU to think coffee is affecting my sleep and anxiety?

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Canwaitforaholiday · 07/05/2026 13:16

Early 50s; introduced coffee a few months ago to help with energy, one early afternoon; which seems to help; then one in the morning. It does help with energy levels but I seem more anxious. Waking up around 3am for the last few days and crying. My appetite isn’t massive either.

I take magnesium, Ashwaganda, vitamin D.

I looking awful and tired with these bags under my eyes.

Advice please? What keep you going, strong and healthy.

I feel like quitting my job to focus on my health, going to the gym and helping my teens through a tricky time.

I work 4 days per week, job a bit boring but not stressful which is what I need.

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mindutopia · 07/05/2026 13:28

If you only just started drinking coffee a few months ago, yes, just cut it out. I didn’t drink coffee for years and felt like my energy levels were great during that time. I’ve recently had to cut coffee out again due to it interfering with a chronic health condition and meds. Now I do feel fatigued because one of the symptoms of my condition is fatigue, but not drinking coffee, I definitely still feel less fatigued than I used to!

That said, what’s your drinking like? Alcohol has a much bigger impact on sleep, anxiety and overall health than coffee. If you still drink, I’d definitely cut that out first.

LeekFirst · 07/05/2026 13:26

caffeine can definitely affect both those things so it wouldn't hurt to cut it out again.

Canwaitforaholiday · 07/05/2026 13:23

Should I cut down completely? Does decaffeinate coffee help? Just want to go home to sleep l

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