Posted by mtom on May 12, 2019, at 8:26:14
In reply to Re: Why depression much worse after naps, anyone else? » beckett2, posted by mtom on May 12, 2019, at 8:07:39
Hi A few people have suggested caffeine. But I've always been caffeine sensitive all my life (even before mood issues), more than 1 cup cofee (or even 1 cup if strong) would give me jitteriness, and if drunk late in the day would cause insomnia. Tea not quite so much.
Since my anxiety has become worse, I've avoided caffeine - drink decaf coffee and tea. Avoiding caffeine and other stimulants is typically recommended in anxiety disorders.
Cold medications containing pseudoephedrine and similar have also always made me jittery and caused insomnia, even before feeling generally anxious. Have read this is not uncommon also.
Some of us are just more sensitive to things that increase "stimulating" neurotransmitters. This has been one of my problems with finding an antidepressant that works without increasing my anxiety.
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