I don't know if my energy drink addiction is actually an issue??

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Hi all :)

So I've been drinking energy drinks regularly for probably 4 years now, had a couple periods of like 2 months where I quit but ultimately went back. I've quit alcohol and weed permanently (I was addicted) and caffiene multiple times but never permanently. For some reason I haven't been able to quit. I've always gone cold turkey with stuff like this.

I drink a Monster and a 250ml Redbull daily, or 3 250ml Redbulls, so looking at around 240 to 300ish mg of caffiene a day. Sometimes but not often I will have closer to 400mg.

I'm obviously addicted. Headaches and exhaustion from withdrawal. Always have energy drinks with me. Coworkers make jokes all the time and I've had people genuinely look at me like I'm crazy.

The thing is, I struggle a lot with my mental health. And energy drinks, while expensive and I am addicted, do not have anywhere CLOSE to the effect that alcohol/weed did on me. Do not regret quitting those at all. But energy drinks genuinely make me so excited, like I love them. Both for flavor and caffiene.

Not sure if this is actually as big a deal as some people think?? There are so many conflicting opinions that I'm honestly lost. What should I do? Should I quit? Use willpower and cut back?

Thanks in advance :)

Posted Mar 19, 2026, 12:05 AM UTC

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