Does Caffeine help with anxiety?
Usually not. 16% of 240 people who reported on Caffeine for anxiety say it improved. 0% noticed no change and 84% say it got worse. That is below the typical result for anxiety (85% across 95 options).
Anxiety: what users report
16%better240 reports · high confidence
38 better1 no change201 worse
Ranked #92 of 95 for anxiety.
What people say about Caffeine and anxiety
“I cut down my caffeine content considerably about 6 years ago. I went from drinking 2 cups of coffee a day to 2 cups of tea... My anxiety decreased considerably and my heart palpitations almost completely went away.”
“I no longer have any anxiety or existential or suicidal thoughts, and I am much happier and outgoing and social.”
“I've already noticed my face just looks better. Wrinkles aren't as pronounced and my face isn't as dried out looking.”
“it would give me crazy anxiety and dizzy spells. Especially when standing up.”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong680 meta-analyses · 2,072 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at anxiety. See all research on Caffeine.
Side effects people mention
jitteriness 203anxiety 166insomnia 83headache 67tolerance 46
What else is Caffeine used for?
Information only — not medical advice. How we count