Coffee CAN Be an Addiction: The Harmful Side of Caffeine Use

Let’s talk about little habits with big impact. While caffeine offers a short-term productivity boost, it often masks underlying issues, such as burnout, sleep disorders, or poor stress regulation. If you notice problems like: 

• Insomnia or disrupted sleep patterns; 

• Increased anxiety, restlessness, or irritability; 

• Headaches and fatigue when skipping your usual dose; 

• Needing caffeine to feel “normal”; 

• Mood swings or crashes throughout the day. 

Then your caffeine habits could be affecting your mental health and getting in the way of restorative sleep, so maybe it’s time to do something about it. 

Breaking the Cycle of Caffeine Reliance 

First, you’ll need to uncover what’s going on underneath the need for more energy. A psychologist can help you understand the emotional patterns tied to your use caffeine, so our practice is a good place to start. Together, we’ll work on improving your sleep habits so that you no longer need to caffeine to maintain your functioning. 

Get Started Today

You don’t have to wait for a crash to make a change. If you’re concerned about caffeine dependence, or if you know that your caffeine use is impacting your mental health, contact Katherine, our sleep specialist, she’s accepting new clients and will be pleased to help you attain improved functioning.