Ok so, I started a coffee drinking habit for the first time last yr. But, every article I have read on anxiety says you are not supposed to be having caffeine ever. So I did quit about a month ago. I couldnt believe how bad the caffeine withdrawal was! I had panic attacks that would make me shake, and dry heave, a rapid heart beat and I had sharp muscle pain. Those symptoms were never part of my previous panic attacks. Now that lasted about 2 weeks and it was hell, but I am feeling better now. Caffeine withdrawal isnt pretty but this seemed extreme. Is this normal? The worst part is my sister was in town and I had promised to drive her around and do some fun things, I had to keep cancelling because I was so ill. I let her down and I still feel disappointed that I was unable to control my anxiety long enough to keep our plans for that day. Has anyone else experienced increased anxiety after quitting caffeine ?