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Sour Candy for Anxiety? Expert Explains How It Works

A therapist suggests sour candy as an anxiety relief method, and Dr. Kunal Sood explains the science behind it.

Pratibha by Pratibha
April 2, 2025
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Sour candy is a tangy, citrusy delight that many enjoy as a snack, but could it also serve as a tool to manage anxiety? A viral Instagram video recently sparked a discussion on this topic when a user shared that her therapist recommended eating sour candy whenever she felt anxiety creeping in. To ensure she was always prepared, she made an emergency sour candy bag for work and her car.

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Reacting to this, Dr. Kunal Sood, a mental health expert, agreed with the idea and elaborated on how sour candy can be an effective grounding technique for anxiety relief.

What Happens During Anxiety?

Before discussing how sour candy helps, Dr. Sood explained the biological effects of anxiety. While anxiety is often perceived as a mental issue, it also manifests physically. Symptoms like rapid heartbeat, racing thoughts, muscle tension, and panic are common indicators of anxiety.

“When someone is experiencing anxiety, the brain shifts into high alert, leading to racing thoughts, physical tension, and panic. Some people use grounding techniques to calm down, and for some, sour candy helps,” Dr. Sood explained.

How Does Sour Candy Help?

The secret lies in the candy’s intensely sharp and tangy flavor. Grounding techniques are coping mechanisms that help redirect overwhelming thoughts back to the present moment. The sudden burst of sourness cuts through anxious thoughts, shifting the focus to the strong taste and immediate sensory experience.

“The intense sourness triggers a strong physical reaction, pulling focus away from anxious thoughts. This quick sensory shift can be especially useful during a panic attack,” Dr. Sood added.

A Word of Caution

While sour candy can be a helpful tool for some individuals, Dr. Sood emphasized that it should not be solely relied upon for managing anxiety. Mental health is complex, and different people respond to different coping mechanisms.

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“While sour candy might provide anxiety relief for some, personal preferences and specific anxiety triggers play a significant role in its effectiveness,” he noted.

Ultimately, sour candy can serve as a quick, accessible tool in an anxiety management toolkit, but it should be complemented with other coping strategies, therapy, and professional guidance for long-term mental well-being.

 

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