Coffee Boosted My Productivity but Triggered Anxiety and Crashes

I started drinking coffee after noticing that a colleague used espresso to stay productive at work. For two weeks, it helped me complete abandoned projects, keep up with client content and revive my side hustle. However, I now feel drained by Friday and seem unable to function until I take coffee. When I skipped it for two days, I had a migraine and slept for long hours. I also experienced unusual anxiety while trying to return a lost phone. My heart raced, my hands shook and I sweated heavily, even though I knew I had done nothing wrong. I am worried that coffee may be causing the anxiety and crashes. How can I remain productive without developing caffeine dependence or anxiety? Has anyone experienced something similar?

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