Comments on: Bad Example

By: meg ling

meg ling — Fri, 21 May 2010 04:02:04 +0000

I’ve always wondered about Red Bull, my kids kind of down-play it, as if it’s no big deal and not that strong but it seems like you are telling a different story. It’s kind of scary! More napping sounds like a great idea!

By: Jean

Jean — Thu, 20 May 2010 23:28:37 +0000

Ah yes, Adam Ant…I remember Adam Ant. And I am feeling older by the second.

Coke Zero is my Red Bull.

By: beth

beth — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:19:35 +0000

I had to laugh – you are suck a deviant!!!! I have a bit of a caffeine addiction, but I have never tried red bull. I think you are fine, but work on getting more sleep at night.

By: Ultrarunnerbrianphilpot

Ultrarunnerbrianphilpot — Mon, 17 May 2010 00:49:32 +0000

I have been a badboy, still just a little. You will be fine, it’s best to not keep using Red Bull or you will find you can’t stop. It’s all about the caffeine “a drug” will give you a crash. They all mean well but all have thing’s you don’t want. Are you on good women’s vitamins, may some B12 and B6, That’s the good in red bull!

By: azrunning

azrunning — Sat, 15 May 2010 21:44:22 +0000

Seems like the greater underlying problem here is the afternoon fatigue. Like your body needs rest but instead you keep it artificially wired up. You definitely seem responsible enough not to let it become a problem but maybe your body is telling you something. How about setting an alarm for 20-30 minutes?

By: heather

heather — Fri, 14 May 2010 18:32:07 +0000

I think if the red bull is the worse thing you do, you’re setting a pretty good example for your kids. I drink a couple cans of diet dew every day . . . I’ve tried to give it up, but just can’t. At least I’m better now than when I was in law school and drank 6 or 7 cans a day!

By: BrianFlash

BrianFlash — Fri, 14 May 2010 17:24:09 +0000

Maybe a little more sleep at night?

By: Nate Phelps

Nate Phelps — Fri, 14 May 2010 16:37:19 +0000

Well, I don’t think there’s a need for an intervention, but take this simple test:

You’ve built up a Red Bull tolerance: You need to use more of the Red Bull to experience the same effects you used to with smaller amounts.

You take Red Bull to avoid or relieve withdrawal symptoms: If you go too long without Red Bull, you experience symptoms such as nausea, restlessness, insomnia, depression, sweating, shaking, and anxiety.

You’ve lost control over your Red Bull use: You often do Red Bull or use more than you planned, even though you told yourself you wouldn’t. You may want to stop using, but you feel powerless.

Your life revolves around Red Bull: You spend a lot of time using and thinking about Red Bull, figuring out how to get Red Bull, and recovering from Red Bull effects.

You’ve abandoned activities you used to enjoy: such as hobbies, sports, and socializing, because of your Red Bull use.

You continue to use Red Bull, despite knowing it’s hurting you: It’s causing major problems in your life—blackouts, infections, mood swings, depression, paranoia—but you use anyway.

By: ny wolve

ny wolve — Fri, 14 May 2010 15:41:22 +0000

I drink caffeine (and alcohol too.) In law school I drank probably 10 cans of Diet Coke a day. I avoid Red Bull, though. And my 4th grader gives me all kinds of grief for drinking diet soda — all that artificial stuff!

A friend of mine, no joke, drinks Red Bull and Vodka. It is crazy. After a night of drinking is both wasted and wired so that he can’t sleep.

By: Julie

Julie — Fri, 14 May 2010 12:50:58 +0000

I have never tried the Red Bull but my co-worker drinks the sugar free Rock Stars. She made me try it once and I actually liked it and drank it for maybe a few weeks. I was taking classes at the U and needed a little, “pick me up”. It served its purpose:) If you are not drinking like several cans a day it should be fine. Funny about what Mike said:) My kids would give me a hard time too! Have a great weekend Beth!