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Old 06-16-2015, 08:31 AM
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biminiblue
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Starbucks would have you believe there is less caffeine in a Latte than drip coffee. I buy decaff and regular and blend them together.

When I was newly sober, though, I couldn't drink coffee at all without the crazy anxiety kicking in. Now caffeine doesn't get to me if I'm mindful of how much I have. There is a period of healing, for sure. I drank a lot of herbal tea in early sobriety.

One thing I would add rc4dt1, is that it is common to wake up with anxiety: cortisol production peaks just before we wake. I had a problem with that, too. If first thing in the morning is a time of anxiety, that's when I would exercise. Even 50 jumping jacks will take the edge off that early morning anxiety, I found. Getting control of the start of the day makes a big difference. I also pray or meditate first thing - to set my intentions for the day.
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