Body acting wierd - will it go away in time?

Question

So its my second day in college as a freshman and I've been eating extremely healthy. I have been drinking a lot of diet coke and plenty of fruits, meats and whatnot.. and my heart is racing unbelievably fast and i feel very nervous/jittery. What can be the cause of this? It's a bit hot outside but I dont think that's the problem.. maybe i'm subconsciously nervous? I WAS in a lecture hall with 300 students and to think that everyone else were my competitors kinda made me a bit intimidated. Otherwise, i might think its the diet coke. Any ideas/suggstions? I'm 165 lbs 6'1 and in good shape, but this is wierd and scary. Will it go away?

Answer 1

I agree, it may be the diet coke. It's loaded with artificial sweeteners and caffeine which can make you jittery. Also, it's a diuretic so it causes your body to lose water. You may be very dehydrated. I recommend you lay off on the soda and drink lots of water. If it doesn't go away you should definitely see a doctor any time you feel uncomfortable about something that's going on with your body. Good luck!

Answer 2

Are you drinking enough water?

Also diet coke I hear really is not good for you, due to the sugar it used, try switching to diet dr. pepper and drink water if you dont already- also it could be that your body is still getting used to waking up early for school when you were used to getting up later -

Answer 3

sounds like you have caffeine jitters. stop drinking diet coke and start drinking water.  

Answer 4

The problem is you are thinking of them as competitors....that would make you nervous, and feel you have to live up to something...consider them equals....students doing the exact same thing as you.

Look for similarities rather than differences

Answer 5

Sounds like it's more likely to be mental than physical. Most likely anxiety.

It's probably likely to go away, however If you are worried or if the symptoms worsen you should see your GP and/or a therapist depending.

Answer 6

lay off the diet coke.  you've got enough stress right now, and caffeine isn't gonna help things.  drink water!

Answer 7

The diet coke is making you jumpy:there is a lot of caffeine in it.That will be enough to bring a dead person back to life.

So your heart is racing now.stop drinking that kind of soda.

Switch to something else.

And for the rest you are ok.

Space.

Answer 8

aspartame in diet coke is bad for you, cut that out and go with water