Ireland Baldwin shares photos of herself having an anxiety attack after drinking coffee
Ireland Baldwin is sharing how caffeine can trigger a host of health issues for her, including anxiety attacks.
On Sunday, the 26-year-old model posted photos of herself curled up on her bathroom floor after suffering the after effects of drinking just "one cup of coffee on an empty stomach."
The daughter of actors Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin went on to explain how coffee — which she admits drinking because "I'm a silly goose" — is a "major esophageal irritator and reflux trigger for me, which leads to anxiety."
"If you are an anxiety sufferer like myself, coffee isn't your friend," said Baldwin, who says she has to lie down "until I can't cry or throw up anymore" after a caffeine-trigged episode.
"Writing this and being open with y'all about my struggles helps it pass," she added, urging others with similar experiences to share. Indeed, many commenters noted that they too experience anxiety or even full-blown panic attacks after having coffee.
The model's father, meanwhile, chimed in with a message of support, writing, "I love you" in response to her post.
Baldwin, who shared a rare selfie with her actress mother over the weekend, has been candid about her mental health, from posting about self-love to sharing how social media can warp her view of herself. In January, she revealed that she has cardiophobia, admitting that she lives "in a constant fear that I’m dying from a heart attack." In addition to seeking treatment from anxiety specialists, using her own at-home blood pressure monitoring device has helped her find calm and distinguish the physical symptoms of anxiety, such as heart palpitations, from those of a cardiac episode.
"I just want anyone who suffers from their own anxieties to know that I am here and you are not alone. It can be so embarrassing and isolating at times,” she told her followers. “My anxiety has made me miss out on a lot in this life and my true 2022 goal is not let it get in my way. I have anxiety that is caused by food, my digestive system, my heart, big crowds, talking about anxiety, airplanes, you name it. You’re not alone. Hold on to your comfort item right. Don’t let people make you feel guilty for having to take a walk or take some space or stay home because you’re not feeling good. Surround yourself with people who understand or at least try to. And if you’re feeling anxious right now … deep breaths. You’re going to be OK.”
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