You can help relieve stress and anxiety by what you do or don't eat. Here are some pointers to help you eat back at that anxiety that's eating at you. Break the caffeine habit. Colas, coffee, tea or chocolate, no matter where you get your caffeine, too much of it can overwhelm your nervous system and take you from heightened alertness over the edge into nervousness, anxiety and, in excess, panic attacks. For many folks, eliminating caffeine from their diet may be the biggest benefit.
Many people reach for a drink to calm their nerves, but the result can be just the opposite.
For some, the hangover, insomnia, increased urination and thirst set the stage for anxiety. In some cases alcohol can lead to panic attacks. Reaching for a soft drink might be just the thing to soothe your soul. Eat complex carbohydrates. During anxious times, turn to carbohydrates.