Calming Your Nervous System After Too Much Caffeine

There have been countless times where I was drinking, sucking down more like it, a strong brewed ice tea. I will mix 3 bags of 2 different kinds or organic earl grey tea and add several lemons and some stevia. Anyone that has ever tried this tea loves it and have gotten a few addicted. I started making it after hearing an interview of a lady that went to France and said the people she stayed with were drinking this orange bergamot earl grey tea all morning, and seeing how amazing their skin was, she also started drinking it, she was all about autophagy and the body healing itself and also had great skin. Although great skin is more than just drinking Organic Orange Bergamot Earl Grey tea, a lot more. I was always up for a new source of caffeine and since I’m not much of a coffee drinker, yet used to drink mushroom coffee every morning. I had to give up caffeine several times because of feeling depleted after and in the midst of my adrenals getting depleted. After 4 weeks of giving up my caffeine consumption I decided to make a glass of my infamous Orange Bergamot Earl Grey Tea, it did not disappoint (only brewed 1 tea bag and shared it instead of 3) it was amazing, and felt good, good energy yet feeling my nervous system getting frazzled and a little anxiety kicking in, I took L-theanine (amino acid) which helped somewhat, drank water with chia seed and electrolytes, which also helped until I crashed a couple hours later. Tired, cranky, and irritated I knew I needed a nap but this girl was not taking a nap, so I relaxed with calming music while getting work done on my phone. Slow deep breathing also really helped when I woke up having a lot of anxiety(no caffeine for days leading up to this anxiety so I knew it was my mind racing) Usually I’m so calm, but in moments like that I really try to focus on the peace within that moment as well as being present with the comfort of my surroundings. Getting out of my head and into the grateful feelings. Hopefully some of the below can help besides just burning off that caffeine.

When you’ve had too much caffeine and your nervous system feels frazzled—racing heart, anxiety, shaky hands, restlessness—the key is to re-regulate your parasympathetic nervous system, restore electrolyte and mineral balance, and support gentle detoxification. Here’s your calm-down toolkit:

🌿 TOOLS TO CALM YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM AFTER TOO MUCH CAFFEINE

🫁 1. Nervous System Reset Tools

  • Box Breathing (4-4-4-4)
    Inhale 4 sec → hold 4 sec → exhale 4 sec → hold 4 sec. Repeat 3–5 minutes.

  • Somatic Shaking or Tapping (EFT)
    Shake your limbs gently for 2–3 minutes or tap meridian points to discharge nervous energy.

  • Vagus Nerve Stimulation

    • Gargle with warm water

    • Humming or chanting (especially long “OM”)

    • Cold splash on the face

  • Castor Oil Pack (over liver or abdomen)
    Helps lower stress response and calm the HPA axis.

  • Weighted Blanket or Warm Bath with Magnesium Flakes
    Both reduce sympathetic overdrive and boost GABA.

🥥 NOURISHING FOODS TO CALM THE SYSTEM

✅ Focus on grounding, mineral-rich, warm foods

  • Cooked Root Vegetables
    Sweet potato, carrots, beets, butternut squash – deeply grounding.

  • Healthy Fats
    Avocado, tahini, grass-fed ghee, coconut butter – stabilize energy.

  • Protein + Complex Carbs
    Scrambled eggs + cooked quinoa, or turkey with brown rice – steady blood sugar and cortisol.

  • Banana with Almond Butter or Pumpkin Seeds
    Natural magnesium + tryptophan + healthy fat = calming combo.

  • Bone Broth or Miso Soup
    Rich in minerals and amino acids to calm and nourish.

🍵 CALMING BEVERAGES (POST-CAFFEINE RESET)

💧Hydration First

  • Electrolyte water with a pinch of sea salt + lemon
    → Caffeine depletes sodium, potassium, magnesium

🌼 Herbal Teas

  • Tulsi (Holy Basil) – adaptogenic, cortisol-lowering

  • Chamomile – soothing for nerves and digestion

  • Lemon Balm – calming and mildly sedating

  • Passionflower – supports GABA and deep calm

  • Skullcap or Oatstraw – nourishes frazzled nerves

  • Reishi Mushroom Tea – grounding and HPA axis supportive

Tip: Steep strong, cover cup, and sip slowly.

🧠 Natural Calming Supplements that I have used (Optional)

*Please use under guidance)

  • Magnesium Glycinate or L-Threonate – calms the brain, supports GABA

  • L-Theanine – an amino acid that balances caffeine’s stimulation

☀️ BONUS: LIFESTYLE CALMERS

  • Walk in nature (barefoot if possible) – discharges static, grounds energy

  • Yin Yoga or Child’s Pose with deep breathing

  • Journaling – brain dump to process excess energy

  • Soothing sounds – Tibetan bowls, ocean waves, or binaural beats (Delta/Theta)

🌀 EXAMPLE: RAPID RESET RITUAL (Post-Caffeine Crash)

  1. 8 oz warm water + lemon + pinch of Celtic sea salt

  2. 2–3 minutes of deep belly breathing

  3. Tulsi + chamomile tea steeped strong

  4. Banana + almond butter or bone broth

  5. 5–10 minutes lying on the floor with legs up the wall or in child’s pose

  6. Optional: magnesium glycinate 200–300 mg

Wellbeing, Staying Healthy, Natures Medicine, health and healing natura, RelaxationDina Khalilanxiety, calming anxiety, caffeine, calming nervous system, too much caffeine