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Posted 9/16/2013 12:11 AM (GMT 0)
As most of you know, I had severe energy drink addiction. Now all my symptoms of my anxiety started while drinking these and I got curious.

Does anyone know of any information about what energy drinks do to brain chemistry?

Like I said, I never really had anxiety issues before this. I bite my nails but I think this is more of an oral fixation. I always have to have a toothpick or cigarette in my mouth.

Just curious if anyone is in the same kind of situation. Love ya guys. Cheers.
Posted 9/16/2013 12:53 AM (GMT 0)
I can't tell you the technical medical reasons why, but I absolutely know caffeine and energy drinks play a role in inducing anxiety. I was a coffee lover. Big time! Never thought I could quit, but once I noticed how badly it effected my anxiety I quit, and it wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be. Ill have a cup when I'm feeling real good that's all. I'd try to cut back to see if it helps. I bet you'll notice a difference. Energy drinks are pretty bad for anyone. Anxiety or not.
Posted 9/16/2013 1:10 AM (GMT 0)
I quit drinking them as soon as I took an ambulance ride because of them. Just don't know what long term effects they have on brain chemistry.
Posted 9/16/2013 1:22 AM (GMT 0)
Glad to hear you quit. I'd def ask your doctor, but I'm thinking there aren't any long term effects. As time passes I'm sure you'll feel better and better.
Posted 9/16/2013 1:41 AM (GMT 0)
The long term effects of energy drink are similar to those of coffee. Once you stop consumption there is no identified lasting effect or damage. Though with anxiety, once it has been triggered it comes more easily, whether or not there was a substance involved.
Posted 9/16/2013 2:39 AM (GMT 0)
There are two main ingredients in these drinks, caffeine and B-12, they affect everyone a little different.

Larry
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