How to BEAT ANXIETY????

Anxiety,Depression,Recovery,
Symptoms

[@heavenwithin81]

I started getting teary eyed when he started talking about our sense of PURPOSE returning to us.

[@mariosegura4864]

Hi Kato, I had my first panic attack in September due to caffeine and you we’re definitely right about the withdrawals. I went through all the withdrawal symptoms you described, I couldn’t go to stores or places because I felt like so uncomfortable. Now I feel so much better and I can do a lot of things I use to. My anxiety has improved dramatically. To anyone who reads this comment I think Kato is the only person on RUclips that is on point with this topic. Thank you Kato

[@lisarodriguez5388]

When did you start to notice your anxiety going down ?

[@matthaines4249]

I didnt notice it until month six to nine

[@lisarodriguez5388]

@@matthaines4249 I’m at 5 months.. it’s a huge struggle . Cato is amazing ❤️

[@mariosegura4864]

It took me around 6 months, the withdrawals were bad the first few months. I’m going through it again unfortunately since I got back on caffeine

[@gustavod.6034]

@@mariosegura4864 Everything you described just happened to me in the last weeks. I’ve always drank black coffee, no problem. I had a serious panic attack, and i dropped caffeine 100%. Now I get anxiety going to a packed mall or concert. Glad i’m not the only going through this. What have you done to reduce the anxiety?

[@adistantimage3928]

I'm at 9 months caffeine free and going through a break up and had to move back in with my dad. Even though I was stressed from that when I laid down to sleep last night and my thoughts started trying to race I was able to stay calm and fall right to sleep. I didn't even have bad dreams about it. I woke up feeling stronger and more capable of facing whatever is to come. Thank you Cato, you got me off of that stuff and I see progress everyday. I'm so far from the way I felt those first 3 months it's unthinkable.

[@NAVYboi2011]

Just want to say u saved my life bro. I live in Hawaii.. supper depressed from anxiety went to ER and they said nothing was wrong. Was about to check into a psych medical center but seem ur videos on RUclips. I stopped drinking energy drinks and decided to take it one day at a time sober. Prayed a lot and always told myself what u always would say. “ this doesn’t last forever”. Truly u were right. Stay blessed bro

[@adamdasilva3120]

How long did it take?

[@NAVYboi2011]

A year bro I had to go cold turkey sober. Only thing that helped. Watch this mans earlier videos where he talks about how he had to get a divorce and shit. This man telling the truth. He is blessed.

[@catovideo1]

Thank you..itll all go away💯💯😎😎

[@catovideo1]

@@leeshipman8849 what u mean? My truth or your truth,Im talkin about me not you!! Why dnt u make a video and explain your experience,Im sure your experience is different from mines..And yes Ive had many folks who were back to normal after 6-12, 12-18months but it was their experience..I cant argue these people experience so how the hell you can argue mines,Im just sayn..

[@catovideo1]

@@leeshipman8849 You have alot of time on your hand to harass me over my experience🤔😂,I never done drugs or alcoho b4 so I dnt know the extent of what you been through..And yes,I make these videos for myself😎,I just happened to share them..Again,please share your story..I been normal since 2017..I been helping folks since then..Just chill out w/all the personal attacts like I did something to you,Im not selling books..

[@Seanannersisbeast]

Hey Cato! I just wanted to come back here and give an update. I'm currently about 4 months off of caffeine and feeling much better. To anybody out there struggling and feeling like the anxiety will never go away, i'm here to reassure you that it does indeed fade. Cato and everyone in the comment section were the only people giving me hope and i'm extremely grateful for that because there were times when I couldn't see the light at the end of the tunnel. Keep fighting!

[@dreamer_9014]

How you been doing today?

[@Seanannersisbeast]

@@dreamer_9014 I’m feeling even better! closer and closer to feeling how i once did. However, there are bad days but never as bad as it once was where i felt like there was no end to the anxiety. Thank you for asking and good luck to you.

[@dreamer_9014]

@@Seanannersisbeast thank you!

[@Vanessa-yk2xy]

Almost 1 year sober. You helped me so so much thank you for all you do!

[@tayhymur]

Remember we started together 😊

[@MultiMcgurk]

@@tayhymur yep lol

[@neneisrael9456]

Hey! How have you been now I’m at my 1 year mark?

[@tayhymur]

Pretty great, anxiety reduced to non existent, sleep quality got deeper and better however i am in the flatline of noPMO aka nofap therefore i cannot say that i am enjoying much however it worth to quit caffeine for life and i am not going back.

[@michaeldelaney9098]

How long did your anxiety last. I’m 4 month now.

[@ramishaabneh3958]

God bless you brother.... The best video on anxiety I've seen.... This is exactly what I'm dealing with for the past 6 months.... I don't know if was from the caffeine or alcohol I was putting in my body for so many year's..... But I quit alcohol about 3 months ago, And cut down alot on caffeine half a cup a day.... Probably the hardest thing I've every been through in my life...
I would love to talk to you on the phone

[@ryanpm555]

Coming up on 4 months of no caffeine and still feeling dizzy and having the headaches and brain zaps. Have seen small improvements but still struggling. Anxiety has been bad but after going to all the health clinicians you’ve been spot on with telling everyone it’s anxiety telling us that something is wrong. I’m really trying to work with it and like you said not fight it anymore and except it. Thanks Cato!

[@MultiMcgurk]

Stop worrying mate . It rich from Facebook group . It will go i 8 months and still have physical reflux symptoms

[@iamthefiremanjj]

Give it a year or two you’ll be okay !

[@dreamer_9014]

Experienced first panick attack in my life 2 weeks ago after 10 days of break - no drinking coffee, then that day I made a really strong black coffee + black tea.
After 3 hours I got panick attack and my heart was racing so crazy, ended in the hospital with heart palcipations, they didn’t know and see anything wrong. It was like that for 3 days untill I get first sleep, in the meantime I was in bed, shaking, having flu like symptoms etc.
After that flu like symptoms passed away few days ago, then I started mentally go away, anxiety through the roof, depression, no feelings, bad thoughts and it’s on and off all the time. One time I feel I won this battle, and then again back to begin like today on 16th day when everything back to first state, anxiety constantly, bad thoughts, depression.. I really think in going crazy beacuse this never happened to me.
My life was really complete, I have amazing girlfriend and job and everything. Now I don’t see passion in anything anymore, really scared but motivated somehow watching Cato’s videos.
Scariest thing is that I see stuffs I never seen before and thoughts running through my mind crazy, I never had any issue like this in the past untill the day I again consumed caffeine.
I hope all will be ok and send prayers to everyone who’s suffering together with me, this is for real - worst experience you can go through in your life. I never imagined that something like that can happen to your life, I was so happy person before that.
Cato thank you for all your videos, I hope someone will see my comment so we can share our stories together and make it easier for us.
I believe time is a most important healer, even when you break the leg, she cannot be good tomorrow, it takes time. 🙏

[@dreamer_9014]

I want to add that I was daily consumer of sodas and a cup or 2 coffee daily for years and years. I never imagined that caffeine withdraws exist, for me that was always something I didn’t know. Before I took that 10 days off coffee, I experienced that days also a withdrawals, but much easier beacuse that last days I didn’t drink a lot, so withdrawals was just overtiredness, brainfog, headache but at that time, I didn’t know that is happening to me beacuse of the coffee, I was asking myself why. Wish I knowed before that exist, now I will be fine, then I made huge mistake by not knowing what I’m dealing with. I know this will be a long time healer. Im kinda ready but only thing that scares me is that something else is not wrong with me.

[@ilo1362]

Thank you so much. your videos are the best=) i,m 11 months caffeine free after 30 years of heavy using. Time is the best healer=) i tought that i did some permanent damage to myself to that poison after going cold turkey. It was hard, but little by little it gets better=) Stay positive. Send love to you all.

[@ryanpm555]

Did you have symptoms of dizziness and lightheadedness over the months of withdrawal? What were your symptoms? Great job and keep it up! I’m coming up on 4 months and still struggling.

[@ilo1362]

@@ryanpm555 Yes=) i had all the symptoms. dizziness and lightheadness and no motivation allsow very strongly up to 10 month. But it get,s better. i send you hugs.one day at the time. even i,m not compleatly heal yet i just live my life and let healing happens=) sleeping a lot and just being. you are not alone. keep going=)

[@ryanpm555]

@@ilo1362 thanks so much! Cato really does put it perfectly with how you feel when this happens and the symptoms that go with it! Yea it’s def a struggle and I’ve been to multiple doctors to have myself checked. Bloodwork and even an MRI and everything came back normal. It’s reassuring but it’s still upsetting when you feel the same day after day. I’ll never drink caffeine again after this experience! Thank you so much I just wanted to ask and see if it was a common thing for people to have when going through the withdrawals. Congrats on getting to 11 months and I’ll be pushing to that goal as well! Thank you!

[@ilo1362]

@@ryanpm555 Thank you. i wish you all good.

[@randomgermandudee798]

1 yr and 7 months. Thank you so very much!!!

[@rahullathar3645]

Hi Cato, quit caffeine on Feb 1st . First 4 weeks were really horrible, had headaches, backpain,feeling anxious, depression and lot of other things. I was keep watching your videos during this whole time and knew that i can beat anxiety. Now at week 7th, I am feeling much better.Thank you so much for your videos

[@Chicken_Godd___]

Hey I quit coffee at the same time!

[@Matt-kw6gl]

Me too. February 5 after a horrible panic attack from too much caffeine (preworkout supplement). Went cold turkey

[@rahullathar3645]

@@Chicken_Godd___ That's cool bud, Have a speedy recovery !

[@matthaines4249]

Had a few of those back to back quit cold turkey its been miserable im at 11 weeks now

[@Matt-kw6gl]

@@matthaines4249 I’m at 8 weeks. Brutal man, just want my life back.

[@Tush1411]

Almost an year of being free from Caffeine. Thank you for your videos. They helped a lot during the horrible withdrawal phase.

[@ryanpm555]

That’s great and congrats! If you don’t mind me asking how long did your withdrawals last? I’m coming up on 4 months and still having symptoms. Ugh

[@Tush1411]

@@ryanpm555 It took long. I am not where I would myself to be, but I am definitely in a better place. Be patient with the withdrawals, you will get to the other side.

[@dreamer_9014]

@@Tush1411 did you healed completely?

[@ezequiel.953]

Hows Everyone?

[@jamesbennett546]

Hey Kato! Quit caffiene panic attacks and terrible anxiety for 3 months! I’m at month 4 and it’s now 70% less. I’m getting back to normal and I thank you for sharing your experience.

[@LrgPicture]

How you doing man?

[@ezequiel.953]

Hows it going?

[@Chicken_Godd___]

Awesome ..thanks 4 this .been encouraged by your other videos. My coffee cravings are intensifying after almost 2 months

[@kirabojosephine2321]

Thanks Cato for the reassurance right now am in the process of setback I feel like this anxiety is not gone away.

[@LrgPicture]

How’s it going?

[@klutchttv1406]

I've quit in June and every month I've felt like I gotten through it but the anxiety always comes back. Now at 6 months in I'm having the toughest time due to anxiety which I guess is because of the intrusive thoughts and constant reading through articles. There are good moments and then there are moments I don't feel present enough to enjoy my day. Most difficult period of my life and I'm only 25 YO and I've never had anxiety or depression or intrusive thoughts before. I've only recently quit chocolate bars, I keep telling myself it could be the reason why the anxiety came back hard. If anyone is struggling through this or is just kind enough to share their story of recovery, please reply to this comment so we can connect, I'd honestly appreciate it. I'd also gladly pay you for your time, I just need some reassurance.

[@ramishaabneh3958]

Hey brother.... Been going through the same thing for over 8 months.... If you wanna talk hit me up

[@LrgPicture]

Hey there…. Trust me… it’s the chocolate bars… they still have caffeine… just taper off of them. Don’t stop all at once… you will be ok. It’s not you it’s the crap we all took… nothings wrong with you… and you will be totally ok… it’s gonna suck but you’re fine… trust me… reach out if you need too

[@LrgPicture]

@@ramishaabneh3958 how’s it going?

[@gustavod.6034]

Just came across this video. I had my first panic attack ever a few months ago. I dropped caffeine 100%, and I still feel the anxiety but it is gradually going down but still lingering. I’m glad I came across this video, thanks for posting this.

[@tayhymur]

Thanks man it's been almost a year following you and you have been so so much help

[@neneisrael9456]

Hey! how have you been now? I’m on my 1 year mark also

[@tayhymur]

@@neneisrael9456 i am sorta good, anxiety here and there

[@Filthycoffin]

I’m going to always tell you that God let we come across your videos and you are one of the most inspiring coaches I have ever listen to Dan Cato I could just sit on the couch and listen to you all day you’re so comforting to be honest with you I’m getting through multiple withdrawals at one time the doctors had me on benzodiazepines those are the most hardest withdrawal in the entire fucking world I have been having withdrawals from that for over a year now during that withdrawal I quit smoking cigarettes marijuana and caffeine every withdrawal has felt the same except for the benzo that takes the cake I want to tell everyone else don’t ever get her on anxiety medication deal with the anxiety because if you get put on a benzo for anxiety it’s going to fuck your world up.

[@iamthefiremanjj]

Omg benzo is the worst bro the worst

[@user-qu9tl6ed4e]

Hi cato iam 3months into no caffeine. I went through he'll and lm still getting tremmers my pains still come ango. Thank god I found you I no now I'm not goin nuts god bless you

[@yuppistar4969]

Hey guys, Someone else who feels very bad after a year without caffeine. Still fear and panic, still strong gastrointestinal problems. I did all kinds of tests for gastrointestinal tract. All negative

[@kirabojosephine2321]

Kato this is encouraging thank you so much bro but for me I have anxiety with no panic attacks is dat shows dat iam on my way to recovery.

[@catovideo1]

Regardless,your recovering,trust me..You will be ok.

[@biglou80]

Did anyone else get really bad insomnia when they quit?? I've been off the caffeine for 4 weeks, first two weeks it would take forever for me to fall asleep and I would still wake up 2-3 times a night... now I'm falling asleep quick but still waking up every 2-3 hours... whats the deal!! I'm tired.. would like to hear others experiences out there!!! Thanks

[@theresa2662]

I am at about 45 days no caffeine whatsoever. I was sleeping a lot and 5 days ago I completely stopped sleeping it’s really freaking me out. I told the doctor and they said it’s not caffeine withdrawals. I believe it’s withdrawal it’s just really scary.

[@baba10000]

@@theresa2662 How's it going? Are you still not sleeping or was it something temporary?

[@theresa2662]

@@baba10000 I am at day 50 I believe and I’ve had absolutely no caffeine. I had a bad problem yesterday where I almost passed out at the store they ended taking by ambulance to hospital. My blood pressure was so high and my sugar had dropped to 70. I had not eating since the afternoon before because I’ve had nausea last week or so. I was having a panic attack again that’s why I told the pharmacist that I needed help. It’s all just really crazy I’ve never felt like this before quitting caffeine. I’ve been to doctors, hospitals and they even gave me a cut scan of my brain they say I’m fine and healthy. I know it’s caffeine withdrawals. Today tremors and shaking waking up cold sweats and feeling freezing cold. Weird moods, being scared of not knowing what your afraid of. It’s all hard to deal with. I wasn’t sleeping but last night I slept 9:30pm and woke up 5:30am.

[@baba10000]

@@theresa2662 Thank you for your answer and I'm sorry for answering late. I wish you all the best and hope your feeling better now. Sounds like some really bad withdrawal. I'm at day 50 today and actually feeling quite ok. It goes up and down, some days really good and some days harder. But my main symptoms are fatigue, anxiety, brain fog/grogginess when I'm having bad days/moments.
For me everything got better when I started exercising regularly and improving my diet, perhaps your already doing this but if not I really recommend it! It's been a game changer.

[@michaeldelaney9098]

I feel like my legs can’t walk. Like they just can’t carry my body is that normal?..

[@johnramsay7408]

Yes, it’s fight or flight. You’re just in freeze mode if you feel like legs can’t move. Just the body’s survival mechanism kicking in. Perfectly normal. You’re gonna be ok

[@michaeldelaney9098]

@@johnramsay7408 I can move them around in my bed. Just I can’t walk without my legs shaking. And I’m going dizzy too

[@johnramsay7408]

@@michaeldelaney9098 just walk round the house, you can do it. What’s the worst that can happen? You may feel weak but feelings aren’t facts. Stand up, and walk a few yards. Then tomorrow walk a bit further. You’ve got this man

[@michaeldelaney9098]

@@johnramsay7408 my brother.

[@matthaines4249]

I get that, feels like im gonna fall down at work or that im rocking back and forth i guess its just time.

[@ayeyomel2549]

The racing heart scares me and the anxiety

[@ryanpm555]

Hey Cato! Thank you so much for posting these videos. They are so helpful! I’m on 14 weeks of quitting caffeine and having all the symptoms you’ve described. Brain fog, headaches, anxiety through the roof, heavy head, ear ringing and brain zaps constantly. Cato one symptom that you didn’t mention and wanted to ask if it was common was balance issues? Have you ever experienced this. Not so much dizziness like the room is spinning but more like when you walk you feel woozy and off balance. Is there a timeline for how long caffeine withdrawal lasts? Thanks for your help Cato and thank you for taking the time to make your videos to help other people during this difficult time! Thank you!

[@matthaines4249]

I had that start happening before i quit and it got bad for awhile after quitting its still going on, try magnesium and iron while dealing with it.

[@ryanpm555]

How long did symptoms last Matt? Dizziness wise.

[@mariosegura4864]

I had it as well, it got better after 4 months.

[@ryanpm555]

@@mariosegura4864 yea I just got to 4 months and noticing a small difference with the dizziness getting better but still there. Heard it can take 6 months or more

[@richardwrynn824]

Withdrawals can cause issues with balance, coordination, and reflexes. The medical term is psychomotor retardation. In the first two months after quitting caffeine I felt like I was learning to walk again. I'm at six months now and my health is still improving, with time it does get better. How much time it takes is different for everyone.

[@kiyah5595]

I wonder if fasting would help speed the withdrawal process 😩

[@Kevin-bb8ht]

My anxiety is from having a panic attack when my teacher embarrassed me infront of the class, i became afraid of looking people in the eye, then i always felt like people were looking at me , because of this i became super anxious around people and became afraid of the smallest things, ive been feeling better recently by exposure and doing things i like, regardless of how i feel , and just accepting the feelings, id appreciate any advise on how to fix the fear of looking , thank you sir

[@jaimierose2985]

So, is even one cup of decaf a day bad?
I am almost 1 year sober from alcohol and only until recently have I decide to minimize my caffeine. It's been so hard.

[@tayhymur]

Yep even decaf have caffeine in it.

[@kirabojosephine2321]

Does anxiety bring nightmares when u fall asleep sometimes vivid dreams.

[@randomgermandudee798]

Yes it does

[@number1358]

5:39

[@randomgermandudee798]

Is it normal that after a year and a half I have anxiety and headaches still? I do eat chocolate so could that affect it? Just a little bit here and there, can my body be rejecting it?

[@mjoh090]

Dark Chocolate contains caffeine. To fully recover from caffeine dependence, the body needs to be completely free from exposure to caffeine.

[@thehabibipodcast9574]

Hey Kato, is there any way we can speak? How do you set up an appointment? I’ll pay for it no big deal. Please let me know, thanks!

[@catovideo1]

Facebook bro..Messenger

[@thehabibipodcast9574]

@@catovideo1 thanks, what’s your name on Facebook so I can message you?

[@catovideo1]

@@thehabibipodcast9574

[@thehabibipodcast9574]

@@catovideo1 messaged you!

[@ayeyomel2549]

@@catovideo1 May I have your Facebook name to message you please

[@kirabojosephine2321]

But at first u told us that u started feeling better at 12months

[@catovideo1]

Im speaking about my experience,dnt own how I manage my progress..Your recovering base on your circumstances/and life decision not mines...In my video I stated YOU WILL GET BETTER,dnt focus on my journey focus on my wellness..👍💯💯

[@11dayzjourney]

It took me close to 8 months to feel 💯 ....