Addiction to energy drinks, is that possible?

[Conquiztador]

I have for many years now been drinking cans of V. I prefer the green ones even if I have tried the others. They have become a standard part of my day in same way someone else would drink coffee daily. I don't drink coffee, I dislike the taste.

But as I want to get some money left over I started to look at all things where I spend. And the V cans is something I think I can survive without. Considering that a normal day includes 4 of them there is a few dollars to save there.

So I had my last ones yesterday. Never had any addiction in my life to drugs, smoking, alcohol or anything else (apart from bike riding, but I recon that is totally different). Many years ago I worked in a drug detox and did see all the withdraw symptoms the "clients" had.

I wake up today and feel like I had been hit by a bus. Pain in legs, in arms, brain not functioning as I know it normally does. And I think "great I am getting the flu!".

But as the day goes on and I crave for a can of V a light goes up! It is not the flu, it is my body craving the caffeine and whatever else there is in the V cans that my body has gotten used to having daily!

Or maybe I am imagining things?

[Jizah]

You're not imagining things. Have fun detoxing.

[Mully]

Yup, you're addicted to the caffeine and the sugar. Remember that Guarana is caffeine by another name.

I would have suggested weaning yourself off them, rather than going "cold turkey" so to speak.

[Pussy]

You're not imagining things. Have fun detoxing.

Wot he said!!

[Usarka]

[boman]

Yup have fun detoxin alright. I know of four or five people in the same boat as you. 5-6 bottles a day at least. They can go 2 days without a fix. At the most.

[Conquiztador]

Yep. Remember my brother needed coffee every morning to get started. If he did not get it he became more of an asshole then he normally was.

I have no worries re dropping the V. Vill be interesting to see when I feel normal again.

[Madness]

Your avatar suddenly seems so appropriate. Maybe you should try P, see if it helps to wean you off V.

[1wheel riot]

yep what thay said give it to or three days and it will be gone

[gatch]

Its just like going without coffee. In a few days you'll be back to square one.

[rainman]

Too much sugar and caffeine is really bad for your physical and mental health. I have recently cut back a heavy coffee habit and I'm only just starting to feel normal again. It's been 2 weeks, and I didn't do cold turkey. Get out into the sun, hang with your friends, do physical work/exercise and you'll feel better.

[Sable]

I drink a can or 2 of Demon/Red Bull/Ink a day. I can go til about 5pm without a can, after that I start feeling really sick and tired. I'm trying to quit, it's harder than smoking.

[YellowDog]

I drink a can or 2 of Demon/Red Bull/Ink a day. I can go til about 5pm without a can, after that I start feeling really sick and tired. I'm trying to quit, it's harder than smoking.

Guys, there is a good reason as to why these types of drinks are not legal in some US states. The research on dependancy and side effects (including strokes) does not make good reading.

These drinks don't affect everyone in the same way, but addiction is common.

[CookMySock]

Carry a water bottle. Refill it twice a day at least. Find some nice filtered water. Take regular breaks.

Steve

[mattian]

It's common knowledge that caffeine is addictive and most energy drinks have the same if not more than, the amount of caffeine in a cup of coffee.
I am addicted to coffee. I can't go a day without one or 3 cups. I have tried going cold turkey. I get a shocking headache, nusea and the shakes if I try to go without coffee...... its horrible! on the other hand...... there are alot worse things you could be addicted to.