Food and Drink Help me break my energy drink addiction - Page 6

KCrockaholic · 08-09-2014, 01:33 PM

Since I was 11 or 12 years old, on average, I've drank about 2 per day.

I slowed down considerably right around 20 years old, and since then have been on about 1 or 2 per day.

If I see them in a grocery store, I have to buy one. If I go inside to Quik Trip, there's no chance I can walk out empty handed. I don't even feel a true burst of energy off them, and haven't felt that in many years. I drink them and at most I'll be at a normal level of energy, but without one I'll feel heavy eye'd throughout the day.

I'm still in decent/good shape, but I'm tired of feeling tired. I feel like once I finally break away from these things I'll once again have my natural energy back and maybe once I do indulge in a caffeinated beverage I'll actually feel energy from it. At this point I can still drink one or two and fall asleep 5 minutes later no problem.

It's a real addiction, and I need to do something about it. Don't know how to alter my mind into thinking I don't need energy drinks anymore, but I gotta stop.

**Bwana** · 08-09-2014, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Ceej

I've had one (sugar free Red Bull) that sped up my heart rate so much.

**** that noise!

Same here. I was driving back from Rapid City, SD to Billings one night years ago and I started getting tired. I still had 130 miles to go so I stopped into a convenience store in Sheridan. WY. I grabbed some 20 ounce energy drink and sucked it down. It kept me awake (kind of) but it felt like my heart was going to explode, I was sweating, and just felt really off. When I got home I was beat but couldn't fall asleep. That was my one and only time I had and energy drink, never again. I have one cup of coffee every morning after I workout and call it good.

KCrockaholic · 08-09-2014, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Anyong Bluth

You want a real energy drink, check out Redline.

I bought one, completely unaware of what it was in terms of potency. I was messed up all day- like amped way too much, my eyes were fully dilated, uncontrolled muscle spasms or reflex jerks, intermittent periods where I would feel chilly and have goosebumps for close to an hour. It's impossible to fully describe it.

Check out the comments in the link below, they're both amusing and crazy all the feedback people who tried it gave. Definitely a funny read.

http://voiceofthevictims.blogspot.co...drink.html?m=1

This is just the 1st comment as an example, and there are way better and crazier stories posted.

I will agree, I have no clue how they sell this legally or not sued into oblivion. I suppose you could use it, if you only drank maybe 3-5 caps full of it at any 1 time?

1 more comment - you can read rest on the link.

That's a big NO. Not ever going there. As I've said, I like the taste of them. I don't even drink them for the energy purposes that they're supposed to have. Those little "shot" bottles they sell never appealed to me.

KCrockaholic · 08-09-2014, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Bwana

Same here. I was driving back from Rapid City, SD to Billings one night years ago and I started getting tired. I still had 130 miles to go so I stopped into a convenience store in Sheridan. WY. I grabbed some 20 ounce energy drink and sucked it down. It kept me awake (kind of) but it felt like my heart was going to explode, I was sweating, and just felt really off. When I got home I was beat but couldn't fall asleep. That was my one and only time I had and energy drink, never again. I have one cup of coffee every morning after I workout and call it good.

This is probably how normal people are supposed to react to energy drinks. The addicts don't notice a thing from tolerance build up.

Ceej · 08-09-2014, 03:20 PM

The sugar free Red Bull is the only energy drink that sped up my heart rate and made me feel uneasy.

**Bwana** · 08-09-2014, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by KCrockaholic

This is probably how normal people are supposed to react to energy drinks. The addicts don't notice a thing from tolerance build up.

Those things are legal speed in a can.

KCrockaholic · 08-09-2014, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Ceej

The sugar free Red Bull is the only energy drink that sped up my heart rate and made me feel uneasy.

Those things taste like crap to me. Never been a big Red Bull fan. Over the last 4 years I've been a HUGE Full Throttle buyer. Loved my battery acid tasting sugary goodness.

But it's got ta go.

BWillie · 08-09-2014, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by KCrockaholic

This is probably how normal people are supposed to react to energy drinks. The addicts don't notice a thing from tolerance build up.

I one time drank 19 energy drinks in one day, in Vegas, because they were free. And sadly I didn't really feel that different than I normally do. Most people that would probably send them into the ICU.

KCrockaholic · 08-09-2014, 03:25 PM

I think tomorrow shall be day 1 of no energy drinks(maybe a coffee).

If I can make it 2 weeks, then I think I'll be free at last.

BWillie · 08-09-2014, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by KCrockaholic

I think tomorrow shall be day 1 of no energy drinks(maybe a coffee).

If I can make it 2 weeks, then I think I'll be free at last.

If you were a real man, you'd rent a cabin in the middle of the mountains, away from any convenience stores, far far away from anywhere you could get energy drinks. Kill bears for your meat, drink out of the streams, and use fire for warmth.

**Bwana** · 08-09-2014, 03:27 PM

In any case, best of luck kicking those things. Take that $33 you would have spent on those and put it in a cigar box or jar. At the end of one year, take that money and reward yourself, that should help keep you motivated.

Ceej · 08-09-2014, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by KCrockaholic

Those things taste like crap to me. Never been a big Red Bull fan. Over the last 4 years I've been a HUGE Full Throttle buyer. Loved my battery acid tasting sugary goodness.

But it's got ta go.

I hear ya. I like the taste of AMP, both regular and sugar free. And again, working at three - having a drink most certainly helps.

And my job is based on hitting numbers - having that energy as opposed to not having it - I need to really cut out the drinks too. But I'm having a hard time cutting them out.

If only I had a normal workday job.

**Bwana** · 08-09-2014, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BWillie

I one time drank 19 energy drinks in one day, in Vegas, because they were free. And sadly I didn't really feel that different than I normally do. Most people that would probably send them into the ICU.

I think 2 or 3 would be enough to put me in the dirt. 19, damn dude.

KCrockaholic · 08-09-2014, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BWillie

I one time drank 19 energy drinks in one day, in Vegas, because they were free. And sadly I didn't really feel that different than I normally do. Most people that would probably send them into the ICU.

THAT, sounds like a major stomach ache. I just walked around drunk 24/7 when I went to Vegas. Then hookers tried to make a move on me and my friends at 4am. Not sure if they were even female.

KCrockaholic · 08-09-2014, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Ceej

I hear ya. I like the taste of AMP, both regular and sugar free. And again, working at three - having a drink most certainly helps.

And my job is based on hitting numbers - having that energy as opposed to not having it - I need to really cut out the drinks too. But I'm having a hard time cutting them out.

If only I had a normal workday job.

Was asking about that earlier because I've had a similar job to what you have, in the past. Not overnight, but warehouse.

**Bwana** · 08-09-2014, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by KCrockaholic

THAT, sounds like a major stomach ache. I just walked around drunk 24/7 when I went to Vegas. Then hookers tried to make a move on me and my friends at 4am. Not sure if they were even female.

The only way to know for sure would be to bring in Jim Jones to survey the situation.

08-09-2014, 01:33 PM
KCrockaholic Sarcasm Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Olathe Casino cash: $3362900	Help me break my energy drink addiction Since I was 11 or 12 years old, on average, I've drank about 2 per day. I slowed down considerably right around 20 years old, and since then have been on about 1 or 2 per day. If I see them in a grocery store, I have to buy one. If I go inside to Quik Trip, there's no chance I can walk out empty handed. I don't even feel a true burst of energy off them, and haven't felt that in many years. I drink them and at most I'll be at a normal level of energy, but without one I'll feel heavy eye'd throughout the day. I'm still in decent/good shape, but I'm tired of feeling tired. I feel like once I finally break away from these things I'll once again have my natural energy back and maybe once I do indulge in a caffeinated beverage I'll actually feel energy from it. At this point I can still drink one or two and fall asleep 5 minutes later no problem. It's a real addiction, and I need to do something about it. Don't know how to alter my mind into thinking I don't need energy drinks anymore, but I gotta stop.
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08-09-2014, 03:27 PM	#85
Bwana It's Five O'Clock Somewhere Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Billings, Montana Casino cash: $2135883647	In any case, best of luck kicking those things. Take that $33 you would have spent on those and put it in a cigar box or jar. At the end of one year, take that money and reward yourself, that should help keep you motivated. __________________ Adventure is dangerous....but monotony can kill you. Last edited by Bwana; 08-09-2014 at 03:33 PM..
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