what foods should be avoided with panic attacks,panic disorder and agoraphobia?
Hi, jbsusie:
When you think of anxiety and panic attacks, think about what the body is doing. For instance, the heart races, your breathing becomes quick and shallow and your hands shake. It's a physical reaction often with emotional causes. Then, think about what foods can cause the same physical symptoms. They are stimulants in one way or another, such as caffeine, which is in many teas (not all herbal are caffeine free), coffee, some sodas, and chocolate. Remember that decaffeinated does NOT mean caffeine free. It means LESS caffeine. Then, think about foods that cause a strong reaction, such as hot, spicy foods, Mexican and some Asian, and some foods from India, such as hot curry. If a certain food is a stimulant and you have panic attacks, avoid stimulants. Make sense?
Best of luck,
Dr. Diana Walcutt
*Dr. Walcutt is a Psychologist, not a Psychiatrist. Psychiatrists prescribe medications. Psychologists study them, but the majority of Psychologists are not authorized to prescribe meds or give you specific advice about them. Dr. Walcutt's answers are not intended to diagnose or treat any medical or mental disorder. Any information given in a post about medication is for educational purposes only, and primarily to aid you in having an informed discussion with your own Psychiatrist/Physician.
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