We all know that eating too much candy can cause a sugar rush. Similar to that, having too much caffeine can cause your mind to start rushing and trigger anxiety.
Foods to avoid:- Cakes, candy, high sugar treats
- Fruit with high sugar
- Caffeine
- Processed foods
- Alcohol
It's important to try to limit foods that increase our anxiety, while also finding what works best for you. I love having coffee in the mornings, but I've noticed that coffee triggers my anxiety. Knowing this, I've significantly reduced how much I have. I'll have half a cup per day and often mix it with decaf which has helped a lot.
Similar to that, I love having sweets! But I don't have any sweets during the week and especially not on weeknights. Eating certain foods late at night heighten my anxiety and cause me to not be able to sleep. I limit sweets to the weekends because it's important to be balanced and to treat yourself!
Find what works for you!