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By *omRPMan 4 weeks ago
Taunton |
They’re a no for me. Never had a can of Monster. Not sure what the appeal is. One of the quirks of ADHD is that caffeine and sometimes other stimuli don’t hit in the same way, I can drink and espresso and still asleep 20 min later. |
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By *iss.ddWoman 4 weeks ago
Leeds + Newcastle |
"They’re a no for me. Never had a can of Monster. Not sure what the appeal is. One of the quirks of ADHD is that caffeine and sometimes other stimuli don’t hit in the same way, I can drink and espresso and still asleep 20 min later. "
Same for me |
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"They’re a no for me. Never had a can of Monster. Not sure what the appeal is. One of the quirks of ADHD is that caffeine and sometimes other stimuli don’t hit in the same way, I can drink and espresso and still asleep 20 min later.
Same for me"
Yup and sometimes you have half a smartie and you’re off your tits  |
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By *omRPMan 4 weeks ago
Taunton |
"They’re a no for me. Never had a can of Monster. Not sure what the appeal is. One of the quirks of ADHD is that caffeine and sometimes other stimuli don’t hit in the same way, I can drink and espresso and still asleep 20 min later.
Same for me
Yup and sometimes you have half a smartie and you’re off your tits "
Skittles are the worst for me. |
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"They’re a no for me. Never had a can of Monster. Not sure what the appeal is. One of the quirks of ADHD is that caffeine and sometimes other stimuli don’t hit in the same way, I can drink and espresso and still asleep 20 min later.
Same for me
Yup and sometimes you have half a smartie and you’re off your tits
Skittles are the worst for me. "
“Taste the rainbow”? Mate - I’m skiing down it towed by 6 unicorns |
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By *luffyrabitCouple 4 weeks ago
Catterick Garrison/ Stockton |
"They’re a no for me. Never had a can of Monster. Not sure what the appeal is. One of the quirks of ADHD is that caffeine and sometimes other stimuli don’t hit in the same way, I can drink and espresso and still asleep 20 min later. "
We're both like that often have a coffee before going to bed |
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It's a yes from both of us. Before training usually.
Bit picky about which ones thought and always the sugar free ones.
A lot of the monster ultra ones are nice and some of the Reign ones.
That said most energy drinks are absolutely rank. And red bull reminds me of calpol |
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"Are you someone who likes them or is it a no no for you ?  "
Not good on an ongoing basis.
If you need these drinks for energy then you probably need to take a look at your diet, and get your energy in a healthier way.
Energy drinks are generally overpriced muck |
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"I have a mango loco monster on the very very rare occasion as the calories in them are nearly half my daily intake "
I didn’t even think of the calories that’s in them I don’t drink them the smell of them is enough to put me off but my son always drinks monster cans so shall tell him see every day you learn something new  |
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By *ockney-JMan 4 weeks ago
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They are pretty bad for you most brands, but that is common knowledge. Red Bull gives me flashbacks of my messy raving days which I have moved on from haha. However Zen energy brand seems to be healthier than a lot of the others, so if I really must have one I try to have Zen now. But I generally avoid all as best I can  |
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By *ty31Man 4 weeks ago
NW London |
"They should all be banned, they might as well call them diabetes drink."
This country is enough of a Nanny State already 
Although, if prohibition does come in I do fancy myself as being a bootlegger |
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"Friend of mine ended up in hospital with heart issues from drinking too many of these. They can do real damage!"
A young friend of mine (20’s), died after consuming a lot of these on a night out (no, wasn’t alcohol poisoning). Doctors said it wasn’t the first case they had seen. |
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By *ty31Man 4 weeks ago
NW London |
"After reading up….i feel like im on a losing battle with my admittance haha "
That's ok, sometimes forum swingers seem like the most health conscious, law abiding people in the country!
I'm with you in the Energy Drinks Anonymous corner |
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"Don't really drink them. Between coffee and a pre-work out, the last thing I need is another conduit for getting caffeine into my body"
Oddly enough I have a few friends who are adamant energy drinks are the devil's work but consume pre workout like its fresh spring water |
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They taste disgusting but can help me stay awake when I need to. If I'm going to be a driving long distance at night I chuck a couple in the car. Just had one now because some arsehole on the street was mowing their lawn before 7.30 this morning, woke me 2 hours early and consequently I've been utterly buggered all day.
I buy the cheapest ones I can find, tesco do one with just as much caffeine and sugar as red bull, at a quarter the price. They all taste grim, so I just go for best wakeup per pound effect. |
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"Don't really drink them. Between coffee and a pre-work out, the last thing I need is another conduit for getting caffeine into my body
Oddly enough I have a few friends who are adamant energy drinks are the devil's work but consume pre workout like its fresh spring water"
I suppose it's the extra sugars and additives that make energy drinks less than ideal. In addition to the caffeine, pre-workout will also include creatine, BCAAs and some vitamins to aid your workout |
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Last time I had an energy drink was 2005. A month in Las Vegas drinking nothing but vodka and redbull every single night put me off for good.
I will have an emergency bottle of lucozade if I am getting tattooed, but that's it. |
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"Are you someone who likes them or is it a no no for you ?
Not good on an ongoing basis.
If you need these drinks for energy then you probably need to take a look at your diet, and get your energy in a healthier way.
Energy drinks are generally overpriced muck "
What if you just like the taste? |
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"Never. I drink water and a bit of juice pretty much exclusively. I have no need of energy drinks. I need to reduce my calorie intake, not increase it. Luke "
Zero sugar ones are only like 13 calories a can |
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"After reading up….i feel like im on a losing battle with my admittance haha
That's ok, sometimes forum swingers seem like the most health conscious, law abiding people in the country!
I'm with you in the Energy Drinks Anonymous corner "
Energy drink resistance fighters |
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I used to drink a good amount of red bull, but migraines started plaguing me.
Recently i discovered aussie lemon monster, it is delicious, a really nice cloudy lemonade. Bonus, having adhd there's something in the monster that made my brain clearer for a bit, but I had to limit myself to 1 per day, as the joys of adhd comes with a propensity to addiction, and if I didn't impose the 1 a day limit I'd be going thru them!!
I have however stopped drinking them regularly, and they're back to a once in a while treat,.or if I know I've got a full on day of work planned. |
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"I have them once a blue moon... But do love them... Monster is the best "
I drink Monster when I'm doing my longer cycle rides (100 miles plus), I mix it with water and drink it on the return leg (last 50/60 miles); it's like rocket fuel for me, I feel fully recharged. |
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I used to drink these like water back when I worked in the kitchens was on 4 cans a day in work life days off still having at least a tin that was for about 9 years.
Will say that new flavour monster bad apple is epic |
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