Surgery on leg suggested. Suffer from OCD, raised heartbeat. Caffeine overdose?
Patient: I had about 3-4 (maybe 5) cups of regular roast coffee...I ve been informed by a doctor that I need serious surgery on a leg following an injury in December and I have OCD ...I m feeling anxious, uptight, my heart is beating faster than usual and I can t seem to get calmed down...I worry I may have a caffeine overdose...what should I do? Doctor: Hello solsticeboy  Due to proposed surgery anyone can become anxious and in OCD anxiousness increases. There is no chances of caffeine overdose. But to avoid anxiety try- -Thought stopping technique immediately in mind say stop whenever obsessive thought comes in mind, this will help to to decrease anxiety. -Relaxation techniques like Progressive Muscle Relaxation techniques will help -Deep breathing exercises also cause immediate relaxation and will help to relieve anxiety. so try these techniques and go for surgery, all the best. Take Care