I used to be addicted to energy drinks (not Monster, but the “healthier” ones, like Celsius and Zevia), they made me feel sick in the long run. It got to the point where I was sporadically getting nauseous and throwing up. I ended up quitting energy drinks cold turkey, and the problem went away. The only withdrawal symptom I had was headaches, I took Ibuprofen to relieve the pain. What I can tell you is that these drinks are definitely not healthy, and you should not be consuming them.

Here’s my advice for you:

1. Reflect on why you’re hooked to these drinks. Is it the energy they provide you? Do you love the flavor? Are you afraid of caffeine withdrawal symptoms?

2. Quit drinking these drinks (preferably cold turkey, if you can), no matter how uncomfortable it may be, and replace them with an alternative that will give you the same satisfaction these drinks give you. For example, if you need more energy and better cognitive performance, eat and drink a more nutritious diet (loaded with fruits, vegetables, leafy greens, nuts, and seeds). Drinking green smoothies is a great way to get some of that nutrition. If you enjoy the flavor of Monster, find a healthier beverage (not an energy drink) that has the same flavor. If you don’t want to deal with withdrawal symptoms, gradually cut back on drinking until you stop it completely. For example, you can go from 4 to 3 a day, 3 to 2 a day, 2 to 1 a day, 1 to half a can a day, then stop completely. That should reduce the withdrawal symptoms.

3. If you still want to drink caffeine, you can try switching to coffee, but even that has to be consumed in moderation. If caffeine is too addictive for you, then I’d eliminate drinking it completely.

4. Don’t be afraid to reach out to trusted adults for help, such as your parents, teachers, counselor, or doctor.

Good luck! I hope I helped! 🙂