Addicted to Energy Drinks Help?

[callum]

I'm wondering, has there been anyone on this forum who has been addicted to energy drinks? (Redbull/Relentless etc) and if so, How did you curb it?

Reason I ask, Is today, I've felt 110% crap! that was until a cracked open a can of Relentless and all of it goes away and I feel fine.. I then that's when it hit me.. I'm drinking easily 4 to 8 cans a day. (32mg caffeine per 100ml, 500ml cans) I'm addicted.. and I've not realised it until earlier.

[Jamin_00]

I was addicted to red bull years ago and it was not until I went to the docs cos they thought I was diabetic cos I kept going a wee and constantly feeling like I had to go and when the results came back that I wernt they looked into my lifestyle and said stop them drinks to see if it cured it and it did.

Not had one since so to answer your question I stopped cos medical reasons!

[Aidi]

Diabetes was the case for me, which made me stop drinking them.

Like any addiction, its gonna be hard to just give up. A bit different when the Dr says you have to or your health is at serious risk. But, try finding something as a substitute which is more healthy... other than that its sheer will power if you want to stop drinking them.

[unleashed666]

i used to drink loads of them aswell as 4 liters of coke/pepsi a day. i decided i needed to cut fizzy crap/ energy drinks altogether as it was costing a fortune, so for a month all i drank was water to get all the crap out my system. water tastes like crap but after a week u get used to it.

[zoombolt]

I think these 'power' drinks are a curse for the younger generation.
Either due to excessive double work loads & they're used to combat tiredness, or as a sexy new 'must be seen with drink'.

I drove up to Scotland when helping a friend move house, left at 4am & arrived at around 9pm. It was when rolling road blocks were on due to fuel prices etc. Had two cans of the stuff, totally knackerd & couldn't sleep a wink when we got there.

I now drink whiskey instead. I don't drive as far & can fall asleep standing up......
So, simply drink vodka & redbull & ween yourself off the redbull untill it's just vodka, you'll sleep like a log in no time. :):):)

[challis349]

I used to drink 2 a day, plus coke etc... what made me stop was the dentist, I am still paying for this now, and will be for ever more, these drinks rot your teeth like crazy, I hate these drinks now and don't buy them, I'm 26 and spent 2 years drinking what can only be described as sh#t, never again, as my teeth are now f@cked

P.s. still getting used to that new pic zoombolt, where has the ass gone?

[p4ddy]

I drink a bottle of Kick everyday & i need a pee all the bloody time (Laurence will confirm this lol) I've never drank tea or coffee & started drinking red bull years ago but then Kick was cheaper (1ltr for 98p vs 250ml for £1.35) & that's 30mg 100ml. Today i've not had much at all but with being on the road all day from 4:30-5am i do at times need a very quick pick me up to keep me more alert at the wheel. I guess i'm addicted to the caffine like all those who need a coffee in the morning & throughout the day. I do get cramps if i've not had any for a day or so.

[CookieMan]

I was just about to say that mate Callum... They are NOT good for your teeth. They cause abrasion and attrition when abused 'relentlessly'. They tend to make your teeth more brittle over time and discolouration is another major result as well mate.

Kev, you cheeky bugger... You never told me you had this issue... !!

[PsiLo]

Well, I had a similar problem but with coffee. I was drinking easily 10-15 cups of espresso strength coffees a day until about 4 weeks ago when I just gave up. Had been suffering from really broken sleep and found I was really grumpy in the evening and in the morning (until I had my first espresso). I can honestly say, the first few days were a nightmare, severe headaches and really wanted caffeine. But once the 3rd day passed the headaches passed and I feel so much better for not having caffeine. Still have espresso, just decaf now :)

[chris jones2.4]

i realised i was buying and drinking alot of cheap energy drink and managed to cut it out, i only have the odd one now :/

[challis349]

I know Jason, it was prob around 6 years ago I would think

[millerman]

yep i had a relentless/monster energy drink problem and when you kick em you proper feel like sh1t i was drinking 3-4 cans a day not only did i have sleep issues i found i had a crappy attitude towards people and my kids and my lady so stopped driking em and after a few days of drinking bottled water felt good , lost the atitude which was also good
its not easy but with a little will power you can kick the habbit :)

[R1stu]

the lil corner shops have the 35p cans now for 250ml of redbull type drink. I drink a look of monster and relentless. But I have to drink the suger free or low carb as they taste too sweet. I drink a few cans a day some days but find it can take 4-5hrs sometimes to work, then im awake all night!

One side effect I Get is glow in the dark ****! lol

[p4ddy]

I can drink the 1ltr kick & still sleep like a baby. I am cutting down though.

[challis349]

I replaced them with 3 litres of water a day, my fitness level is much higher, and don't feel half as sh*t all the time