{"id":83098,"date":"2024-02-12T12:08:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-12T10:08:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.caffeinedude.com\/?p=83098"},"modified":"2024-02-12T12:08:02","modified_gmt":"2024-02-12T10:08:02","slug":"why-do-i-get-nervous-when-i-drink-coffee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.caffeinedude.com\/why-do-i-get-nervous-when-i-drink-coffee\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do I Get Nervous When I Drink Coffee"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Drinking coffee can be good for you, from helping with sleep to reducing the risk of diabetes and heart disease. But for some people, it can also trigger unwanted feelings of anxiety and nervousness. Why does this happen?<\/p>\n

According to research, the caffeine in coffee can interfere with the body’s natural production of the hormone cortisol. Cortisol is a stress hormone that helps the body cope with stress and can increase feelings of anxiety. Studies have also suggested that drinking coffee increases the activity of certain neurotransmitters, such as norepinephrine, in the brain which can then increase the feeling of anxiety.<\/p>\n

Drinking too much coffee can also disrupt the body’s production of other hormones that regulate the body’s stress response, such as dopamine and serotonin. When these hormones are out of balance, it can cause feelings of anxiety and nervousness in some individuals; however, this is not the case for everyone. <\/p>\n

The amount of coffee an individual needs to drink before it triggers feelings of anxiety can also vary. Some people may only need to consume a small amount, while for others, it may take a much larger quantity. Additionally, how a person metabolizes caffeine can also affect how quickly and how intensely their body responds to it. <\/p>\n