Proof that Red Bull is Addicting?!? - GoFuckYourself.com

topbuxbrad · 12-08-2005, 03:49 PM

So I generally drink about 3 or 4 Redbulls a day, but today I was out. I hadn't been feeling well for most of the day, I had a headache, my stomach was upsett...just generally shitty feeling. I had some coffee and sodas throughout the day, tried to eat a little food, took some Ibuprofen and even had a friend give me a little head...massage that is...head massage. All to No avail. So I get up and go downstairs to have another smoke, search the downstairs fridge for a drink and low and behold I find a sneaky little can, hiding way in the back! So I grab my new best friend out of the fridge, walk outside, crack the lid and spark a smoke. Whithin 10 minutes of finishing the can....My Headache is GONE!! No more crappy attitude...and I feel much much better! So I ask you to judge, do you think Red bull is addicting?

Abithefiend · 12-08-2005, 03:53 PM

Well since caffeine is addictive I would say so yeah. I dunno if it's good for your system to drink that much on a daily basis though.

TroubleTonya · 12-08-2005, 03:56 PM

DUDE lay off the RED BULL you are going to go INSANE!! or drive me there ;)

Elli · 12-08-2005, 03:57 PM

caffeine withdrawal causes headache and dry mouth and general unease, even after just one day. Especially if you're used to huge amounts.

What are the symptoms of caffeine withdrawal?

Regular caffeine consumption reduces sensitivity to caffeine. When
caffeine intake is reduced, the body becomes oversensitive to
adenosine. In response to this oversensitiveness, blood pressure drops
dramatically, causing an excess of blood in the head (though not
necessarily on the brain), leading to a headache.

This headache, well known among coffee drinkers, usually lasts from
one to five days, and can be alleviated with analgesics such as
aspirin. It is also alleviated with caffeine intake (in fact several
analgesics contain caffeine dosages).

Often, people who are reducing caffeine intake report being irritable,
unable to work, nervous, restless, and feeling sleepy, as well as
having a headache. In extreme cases, nausea and vomiting has also been
reported.

from http://www.faqs.org/faqs/caffeine-faq/

VIPimp · 12-08-2005, 03:57 PM

Yes it is... I used to drink it daily, most days more than 1 can... if I missed a day I would feel the same way you were.... finally i decided no more redbulls and havent had one for over a month now... im a recovering redbulloholic.

DraX · 12-08-2005, 03:58 PM

you should cut down on those cans, not good for body and mind (in the long run)

topbuxbrad · 12-08-2005, 04:00 PM

Yeah, I totally get that caffeine can cause the headache and stuff, but figured that the coffee's and soda's would have sufficed for my caffeine addiction?

Just Mike · 12-08-2005, 04:01 PM

Addictive yes and tastes like crap unless you mix it with Vodka....mmmmm Vodka! grrrrrgggglllle

Fresh · 12-08-2005, 04:01 PM

3-4 fuckin cans a day??? damn man, thats a lot of caffeine. i can see how going from 4 cans to 0 can fuck up your day

RevSand · 12-08-2005, 04:01 PM

i agree... when I am working on a project I tend to go crazy with them for a few days to a week straight.. Then when I am done I will stop and it always takes me a day or two to "crash" from it... Combo if the caffine withdrawl and the long hours..

seeric · 12-08-2005, 04:02 PM

its the taurine in the redbull that gave you your headache, well i should say the lack of the taurine. once you get used to it and then stop, your body still wants it. its like crack that shit is.

TroubleTonya · 12-08-2005, 04:03 PM

NO NO mix red bull with yagermeister (in the green bottle) it tastes like cherry pixie sticks

topbuxbrad · 12-08-2005, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VIPimp

Yes it is... I used to drink it daily, most days more than 1 can... if I missed a day I would feel the same way you were.... finally i decided no more redbulls and havent had one for over a month now... im a recovering redbulloholic.

Is there a support group? If I have to quit altogether I may need one!

Martin · 12-08-2005, 04:03 PM

If I even drink one coffey I feel shitty the whole day..

cherrylula · 12-08-2005, 04:07 PM

yeah its very addicting.

and its NOT the caffeine, its the taurine. Drink coffee and it won't replace the addiction. In fact, coffee has way more caffeine than redbull you can look it up.

only more redbull will work.

topbuxbrad · 12-08-2005, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Guru

3-4 fuckin cans a day??? damn man, thats a lot of caffeine. i can see how going from 4 cans to 0 can fuck up your day

Yeah man, I know I should cut'em out of my diet but I love the taste and crave the energy...but now it takes more and more to keep me going! I think it is a conspiracy..or something....I just can't stop!!!

topbuxbrad · 12-08-2005, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cherrylula

yeah its very addicting.

and its NOT the caffeine, its the taurine. Drink coffee and it won't replace the addiction. In fact, coffee has way more caffeine than redbull you can look it up.

only more redbull will work.

Then It is a Conspiracy....

Bryan G · 12-08-2005, 04:16 PM

RedBull Rocks!! Redbull and Vodka!!

Fresh · 12-08-2005, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by topbuxbrad

Yeah man, I know I should cut'em out of my diet but I love the taste and crave the energy...but now it takes more and more to keep me going! I think it is a conspiracy..or something....I just can't stop!!!

you drink coffee too? or just the redbulls?

Trixxxia · 12-08-2005, 04:47 PM

At every convention I've been to, everyone's gotta have the Redbull - I had to try one and sorry folks but it tastes like crap.

Give me my caffeine, thank you very much! Brad - lay off the RedBull!!

topbuxbrad · 12-08-2005, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Guru

you drink coffee too? or just the redbulls?

Oh Definately Coffee too...usually one or two cups at the house and then a Starbucks coffee on my way into the office.

ShotgunSammy · 12-08-2005, 04:57 PM

Red Bull and similiar drinks also have glucuronolactone which is a Vietnam War era stimulant; I'm sure it's responsible for some of those heinous effects

BIGTYMER · 12-08-2005, 04:58 PM

I drink one or two cans a day... I'm addicted.

LittleMack · 12-08-2005, 05:50 PM

RedBull and Vodka or Jager....woot woot

drjones · 12-08-2005, 06:00 PM

Stop with the Red Bull. Drink Monsters. Twice the drink same price! Personally I'm addicted to sparks.. energy malt beverage. No need to mix in the alcohol with your energy drink!

WillyFRESH · 12-08-2005, 06:01 PM

anything is addicting if you depend on it to function throughout the day

3M TA3 · 12-08-2005, 06:06 PM

Dude, i'm with you on that. 2-4 cans a day for me, if i skip a day i feel like killing someone. It's a serious problem but one that i don't mind living with.

Best thing is in the morning? Burning a cigarette while drinking a Red Bull. mmmmm that gets me up in the morning.

Quote:

Originally Posted by topbuxbrad

So I generally drink about 3 or 4 Redbulls a day, but today I was out. I hadn't been feeling well for most of the day, I had a headache, my stomach was upsett...just generally shitty feeling. I had some coffee and sodas throughout the day, tried to eat a little food, took some Ibuprofen and even had a friend give me a little head...massage that is...head massage. All to No avail. So I get up and go downstairs to have another smoke, search the downstairs fridge for a drink and low and behold I find a sneaky little can, hiding way in the back! So I grab my new best friend out of the fridge, walk outside, crack the lid and spark a smoke. Whithin 10 minutes of finishing the can....My Headache is GONE!! No more crappy attitude...and I feel much much better! So I ask you to judge, do you think Red bull is addicting?

Doctor Dre · 12-08-2005, 06:08 PM

No shit sherlock ? Anything that's un natural is addicting to a certain point ... even sugar. And redbull is REALLY unnatural so it GOTTA be fucking addicting.

reynold · 12-08-2005, 06:57 PM

I thought it's Chuck Norris's pee...

JFK · 12-08-2005, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TopBucksTrixxxia

At every convention I've been to, everyone's gotta have the Redbull - I had to try one and sorry folks but it tastes like crap.

Give me my caffeine, thank you very much! Brad - lay off the RedBull!!

I thought the same way at first, but on a long drive tru Europe, it became a friend. I will do 4-5 a day at the major shows to keep going

No side effects that I can think of . I have a 1/2 dozen in my fridge, havent touched it since I brought it home months ago.

12-08-2005, 03:49 PM	#1
topbuxbrad Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: tucson Posts: 101	Proof that Red Bull is Addicting?!? So I generally drink about 3 or 4 Redbulls a day, but today I was out. I hadn't been feeling well for most of the day, I had a headache, my stomach was upsett...just generally shitty feeling. I had some coffee and sodas throughout the day, tried to eat a little food, took some Ibuprofen and even had a friend give me a little head...massage that is...head massage. All to No avail. So I get up and go downstairs to have another smoke, search the downstairs fridge for a drink and low and behold I find a sneaky little can, hiding way in the back! So I grab my new best friend out of the fridge, walk outside, crack the lid and spark a smoke. Whithin 10 minutes of finishing the can....My Headache is GONE!! No more crappy attitude...and I feel much much better! So I ask you to judge, do you think Red bull is addicting?

12-08-2005, 03:56 PM	#3
TroubleTonya Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: FunBrunettes Secret Lover Posts: 1,168	DUDE lay off the RED BULL you are going to go INSANE!! or drive me there ;) __________________ Tonya Thomas ICQ #332461141 See Who I Am At AdultWhosWho.com!

12-08-2005, 03:57 PM	#4
Elli Reach for those stars! Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 17,991	caffeine withdrawal causes headache and dry mouth and general unease, even after just one day. Especially if you're used to huge amounts. What are the symptoms of caffeine withdrawal? Regular caffeine consumption reduces sensitivity to caffeine. When caffeine intake is reduced, the body becomes oversensitive to adenosine. In response to this oversensitiveness, blood pressure drops dramatically, causing an excess of blood in the head (though not necessarily on the brain), leading to a headache. This headache, well known among coffee drinkers, usually lasts from one to five days, and can be alleviated with analgesics such as aspirin. It is also alleviated with caffeine intake (in fact several analgesics contain caffeine dosages). Often, people who are reducing caffeine intake report being irritable, unable to work, nervous, restless, and feeling sleepy, as well as having a headache. In extreme cases, nausea and vomiting has also been reported. from http://www.faqs.org/faqs/caffeine-faq/ __________________ email: [email protected]

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12-08-2005, 04:01 PM	#8
Just Mike Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: In a land FAR FAR away Posts: 3,726	Addictive yes and tastes like crap unless you mix it with Vodka....mmmmm Vodka! grrrrrgggglllle __________________ EMAIL: [email protected] / ICQ: 56205262 AWEMPIRE

12-08-2005, 03:53 PM	#2
Abithefiend Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Jim's my daddy Posts: 756	Well since caffeine is addictive I would say so yeah. I dunno if it's good for your system to drink that much on a daily basis though.

12-08-2005, 03:57 PM	#5
VIPimp Marina WILL have my babies! Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 9,234	Yes it is... I used to drink it daily, most days more than 1 can... if I missed a day I would feel the same way you were.... finally i decided no more redbulls and havent had one for over a month now... im a recovering redbulloholic.

12-08-2005, 04:00 PM	#7
topbuxbrad Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: tucson Posts: 101	Yeah, I totally get that caffeine can cause the headache and stuff, but figured that the coffee's and soda's would have sufficed for my caffeine addiction?

12-08-2005, 04:01 PM	#9
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RevSand Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Porn Valley Posts: 8,151	i agree... when I am working on a project I tend to go crazy with them for a few days to a week straight.. Then when I am done I will stop and it always takes me a day or two to "crash" from it... Combo if the caffine withdrawl and the long hours.. __________________ BadBitchesGoodWeed Hire me for all your video shooting needs!! Skype = RevSandx

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seeric .......... Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: .......... Posts: 41,917	its the taurine in the redbull that gave you your headache, well i should say the lack of the taurine. once you get used to it and then stop, your body still wants it. its like crack that shit is.

12-08-2005, 04:03 PM	#12
TroubleTonya Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: FunBrunettes Secret Lover Posts: 1,168	NO NO mix red bull with yagermeister (in the green bottle) it tastes like cherry pixie sticks __________________ Tonya Thomas ICQ #332461141 See Who I Am At AdultWhosWho.com!

12-08-2005, 04:03 PM	#14
Martin "Assassins" Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: At home Posts: 17,277	If I even drink one coffey I feel shitty the whole day.. __________________

12-08-2005, 04:07 PM	#15
cherrylula lol Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 15,969	yeah its very addicting. and its NOT the caffeine, its the taurine. Drink coffee and it won't replace the addiction. In fact, coffee has way more caffeine than redbull you can look it up. only more redbull will work.

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Bryan G Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 8,338	RedBull Rocks!! Redbull and Vodka!! __________________ Bryan skype: bryan.glass3 \| ICQ 302999591

12-08-2005, 04:47 PM	#20
Trixxxia Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 5,600	At every convention I've been to, everyone's gotta have the Redbull - I had to try one and sorry folks but it tastes like crap. Give me my caffeine, thank you very much! Brad - lay off the RedBull!!

12-08-2005, 04:57 PM	#22
ShotgunSammy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: I Wake Up In The Bedrooms Of Totally Random Hot Madison Wisconsin College Women Posts: 17	Red Bull and similiar drinks also have glucuronolactone which is a Vietnam War era stimulant; I'm sure it's responsible for some of those heinous effects

12-08-2005, 04:58 PM	#23
BIGTYMER Junior Achiever Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Walled Garden Posts: 17,066	I drink one or two cans a day... I'm addicted.

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12-08-2005, 06:00 PM	#25
drjones Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 908	Stop with the Red Bull. Drink Monsters. Twice the drink same price! Personally I'm addicted to sparks.. energy malt beverage. No need to mix in the alcohol with your energy drink!

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