Caffeine and stress can both elevate cortisol levels. High amounts of caffeine can lead to the negative health effects associated with prolonged elevated levels of cortisol (as in chronic stress).
Can caffeine calm you down?
The caffeine in coffee can help you focus and be more productive and, in so doing, may help decrease your feelings of anxiety. When people feel overwhelmed they often become anxious.
Is caffeine good for anxiety?
Healthy dietary changes can have a positive effect on anxiety. Don't forget that caffeine is an active ingredient in other products like energy drinks, chocolate, and soft drinks. It's best for people with anxiety to avoid coffee, not because caffeine causes anxiety, but because it can worsen symptoms.Oct 4, 2019
Why does caffeine calm my anxiety?
Interestingly, it turns out there was a reason for that: Caffeine helps the brain release dopamine into the prefrontal cortex, a brain area important for mood regulation. Caffeine may also help the storage of dopamine in the amygdala, another part of the brain important for anxiety regulation.