How Does Coffee Affect Your Anxiety? Your morning cup of joe could be contributing to your anxiety. Regular coffee drinkers consume an average of 3.3 cups a day. In the U.S., anxiety disorders are <br />the most common mental illness. Mary Margaret Sweeney, Johns Hopkins, <br />via 'Men's Health' Consuming more than 250 milligrams of coffee, or about 2.5 cups, is more likely to trigger anxiety symptoms. Eating a large breakfast with your coffee will not help to counteract the effects. Mary Margaret Sweeney, via 'Men's Health' The only solution may be to find a brand with less caffeine or switch to decaf.
