What are the withdrawal effects of energy drinks?

Question

I quit my job on the sixth of July, I used to consume 2-4 cans average a day for almost three years. Since I haven't been drinking them my mind is foggy, Im am constantly grouchy, I get bad tension headaches at least twice a week, my ADD acts up to where i cant focus for more than a minute without my mind trailing off, and my skull feels hollow. I started drinking 1 maybe two a day this past week and it cleared up those symptoms. anyone else experience this? I'm not sure if this is caused by all the caffeine or could it be some other ingredient?

Answer 1

Sounds like stimulant withdrawal. Caffeine is one of them. There are few others that are commonly used in energy drinks suck as Guarana. Please make sure to taper down gradually and you should feel minimal symptoms.

Answer 2

You were experiencing caffeine withdrawl  

Answer 3

It's the caffeine! I quit drinking coffee and soda and had the same thing. Once your body clears it out of it's system (generally about 2 weeks) you should start feeling better. Good luck!