Monster Energy Drink Jobs

Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   If I drink a monster energy drink everyday for 24 days, will I be alive on the 24th day?
   I just bought a 24 pack of monster energy drinks from costco. It works better than coffee at my stressful job. I am in my mid-20s and I hardly get exercise. My doctor said I am healthy though.

   • ANSWER:
     Yes you will still be alive LOL

     I have drank a combination of Monster and Full throttle every day for three years straight and i am fine.

     Just be careful they are very addicting !!!

2. QUESTION:
   Monster Energy Drink Promotional truck drivers?
   I wanna get this job how do I get it? I wanna go around and advertise Monster energy drinks I don't care if I'm like the assistant at fist or what ever as long as I end being the guy drivng around in the Monster truck later on.

   • ANSWER:
     Wow... You sure have big dreams....

3. QUESTION:
   Could you tell me about Monster energy drink?
   Does it work? Does your energy level crash a few hours after drinking it? How does it make you feel emotionally? Any health risks? Any health benefits? All I know it that it looks and sounds cool, and a lot of guys like it. I used to work at a sales job, and all the salesmen drank that stuff all day (they worked long days).
   http://www.monsterenergy.com/

   • ANSWER:
     all energy drinks are bad for you.one can is like 12 cups of coffee.horible for your heart

4. QUESTION:
   Is drinking an energy drink before lifting dangerous? And do energy drinks really clean out your system?
   Hi Im going to be lifting seriously body building etc, i was just curious is it dangerous to drink a monster energy drink directly before lifting, also is it true that drinking these energy drinks with water after clean out your system? I have a job interview for Wal mart later today and i need to pass a drug test been about a month since i smoked a ton of Mary j. Thank you.

   • ANSWER:
     Energy drinks don't clean out anything. They just pour a ton of sugar and caffeine in your system. Great for that spastic, jittery feeling right now. But what goes up must come down. After the sugar crash, it's nap time. And they're not very good for cleaning out your system. Best solution for that problem is called "don't smoke dope:".

5. QUESTION:
   Monster Energy Lo Carb Wholesale?
   Where in the UK can I purchase Lo Carb Monster Energy drinks in job lots of 100+?

   Thanks

   • ANSWER:
     You can purchase wholesale job lots of Monster Lo Carb from http://www.energyshack.co.uk

     Just send them a message via the contact us section to enquire about their wholesale prices.

     http://www.energyshack.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&manufacturer_id=18&product_id=153

6. QUESTION:
   drinking Monster, (energy drink with 10g carb) a good idea before GYM?
   I drink about half a cane of Monster before work out on SOME days, not all days when im kinda tired after my job. Is it a bad idea? I work out for 2 hours straight up. Dont u think the sugar I consume with the energy drink wont be a BIG issue if I do that much work out? I weight lift 140 Lbs and Im 17. and i do many varieites of machines so i lift a lotta weights.. So is drinking a lil moster be a bad idea if im tryna do more gym more weight to gain more muscle?

   • ANSWER:
     It's not going to hurt you. Just remember to keep an eye on your blood pressure.

7. QUESTION:
   Can drinking 4-5 Monster energy drinks a day cause a false positive on a urine drug screen?
   I recently had a job offer with a local refinery to be process operator and was sent for a drug screen and physical. As soon as I filled the cup and she put it in the machine ( E Screen, if it matters) I was asked to wait in the breakroom. 5 min. later she says that the test had no result and had to be sent off. The only thing I do is drink Monster, I don't do any drugs, I left that lifestyle a long time ago. So is there anything in Monsters that could cause the machine to be unable to get a result? I did notice that my urine is very dark after I drink Monsters, and this test was taken first thing in the morning after I had a Monster XXL.

   • ANSWER:
     It could be that your urine was so watery from pushing fluids that the machine wasn't sensitive enough to do its job.

     Don't sweat it. If you didn't do drugs, life is good. The confirm should come back clean.

8. QUESTION:
   Redbull, Monster, 5 hour energy, etc? What's the best energy drink with the least harmful side effects?
   I've been avoiding the energy drink craze, until recently. Over the last few days I've had two redbulls each day to accompany my lunch, and afterwards I felt great for a few hours (when I needed the energy at my job), but felt a little "slower" hours afterwards, more than I was before I ingested the drinks...Which was expected, and not regretted since I obtained the energy when I needed it. But I haven't tried this with my workout exercises, since the combination of the two seems to be detrimental.

   I've been wondering, though, which is the best energy drink with legitimately galvanizing ingredients (I don't believe too much in banana smoothies and all that, they may taste good and possibly cause you to feel better, but not energized.) but doesn't have adverse health effects. Is there such a thing?

   I should also mention that I'm not much of a coffee drinker. And I've heard good information about Boost (in that there wasn't any bad information to be found), even if it's 'energy' is derived from protein and vitamins instead of the obvious caffeine, which may or may not yield the desirable results I've experienced previously.

   • ANSWER:
     well all normal energy drinks like monster,red bull,amp,sobe,jolt,and even vault have major sugar, lots of caffeine, and sometimes chemicals tht can harm ur body. i used to be in the energy crave thign i had about 3-4 monsters a week and now i slowed it down to about 1 a week, but tht still isnt enough. you dont need it. but those 5 hour energy,6 hour power, and all those do work and no side effects, but they taste like sh*t. so yeah id say saty away from the energy drinks unless u dont mind the medicine tasting small shot thingys.

9. QUESTION:
   Do the energy drinks like red bull or monster mess up your kidneys?
   I work 2 jobs and have been really tired lately. I've been using the
   energy drinks to stay awake. However, they make my kidneys feel
   funny and you have to go a lot. I wonder does drinking more than 2 a day harm your kidneys?

   • ANSWER:
     Yes they do. You should drink energy drinks in moderation or they can cause kidney stones and other problems. The additives in the energy drinks cause a lot of stress on your already stressed kidneys so keep it to more like 2 a week; if that.

10. QUESTION:
    Help!!! Whats Better Monster Or Redbull Energy Drink !!!?
    Im In A Caitering Job I Need To Know What Ones Better To Get More Sales On Tell Me What You prefurred And Why U prefurred It !!!

    Please I Dont Have Long!!!
    Just Say What One U Thinks Better
    Thank uuuu

    • ANSWER:
      Monster is a million times better for me because:
      1. There is a wider selection of flavours
      2. They all have an amazing taste, whereas Red Bull catches in my throat
      3. They are much bigger cans for around the same price

11. QUESTION:
    whats the healthy way to get some fast energy.?
    like with coffee or soda or those energy drinks monster ,redbull. blue bull and ding dang engery drinks thy bad for health.so what would the healthy drink or food to gain some quick energy on the job or long hours and also to keep you stay up too. any idea ???? huh

    • ANSWER:

12. QUESTION:
    Energy Drinks-- Can they shorten your life span??
    Sometimes I think of energy drinks as achoholic drinks because they give some people a high... Well, to me when I drink energy drinks I feel like I'm on a high because of all the energy in me. & I know some energy drinks have achohol in them but I'm talking about the non-achoholic ones. Anyway, two years ago my dad was drinking (non-achoholic) Monster energy drinks and he had a Cardiac Arrest and almost died. My dad was not in any way, shape, or form, unhealthy. He hardly drinks achohol, he doesn't smoke, he has a job as a stuntman in the movies and he use to be a Golden Glove Boxing Champion. His heart has no problems or diseases at all. So it made me wonder if its possibly that energy drinks can be deadly.... Whats your opinion??

    • ANSWER:
      The main thing that energy drinks do is speed up your heart rate. While not exactly being good for you, this doesnt nesecarily do any harm. However, when you undergo strenuous activities while under this effect, it can sometimes make your heart rate go up to a dangerous level, thus your father's cardiac arrest. For some people it is no problem for them to drink energy drinks and excercise, and for others it can be dangerous. It is almost completely reliant on the genetical makeup of the person and the type of activity that the person is doing at the time.

      As a side note, energy drinks do somewhat act as a "high", in the sense that they after they peak the effects drop fairly quickly. This causes people to become tired after the effects have worn off and they are excercising, because the rate of their heart slows dramatically.

13. QUESTION:
    is five hour energy worth it or some other substance I should try that is SAFE?
    HI when i wake up i just got a new job im kind of sluggish and i always am thinking negative thoughts and scared im going to mess up. I want to be awake alert and fresh but i dont like coffee or heavy duty energy drinks ( monster etc. ) is five hour energy worth it ? give me some details or what other drink or substance that is SAFE i should try I dont want to much sugar because i am diabetic type one

    • ANSWER:
      I would recommend taking a look at Crave energy drink. Crave only has 1 gram of sugar. Also it comes in a powder form so you can mix it with water or your favorite beverage. Google Crave energy drink or visit MoreCrave.com

14. QUESTION:
    Best energy drink for working the graveyard shift?
    I work two jobs one is a full time graveyard shift at a plant and the other is a part time day job at a retail store, Well I have been falling asleep during my graveyard job and I got written up yesterday because my supervisor has caught me. This has happened more than once and I dont want to lose my job. I have tried monster and it only lasts half of my shift. I have tried the five hour energy and only lasts half a shift also I work from 10pm to 6:30am. Could anyone recommend the best energy drink that will keep me up the whole night with alot of energy.

    • ANSWER:
      I use EMV from MonaVie. It's scientifically formulated to provide longer lasting energy without the unhealthy "high" and "low" typically associated with energy drinks. It features healthy, all natural sources of energy to increase vigor, performance, alertness, and endurance. And, it's made with 80 percent juice, which provides a delicious, refreshing taste; contains no artificial flavors, colors, sweeteners, or preservatives. Let me know if you want to know more. I hate the medicine tasting sugar highs you get with the other brands.

15. QUESTION:
    Help with making urine yellow while drinking lots of water.?
    I dont have the time to get vitamins or anything so dont mention them. Ok so i have trouble urinating on will but i have a drug test for a job tomarrow and im gonna be drinking water whenever i can. I dont want the personal thinking that ive been doing drugs and im trying to hide it by drowning myself in water. Any tips? I also have a monster energy drink so answers and when and if i should drink it.

    • ANSWER:
      in general you should be drinking enough water so it runs just about clear. So it shouldn't raise any flags and if you don't do drugs the test will come back okay anyways. Things that can darken your uring besides vitamin B's are, coffee, beets, red meat, things rich in vitamins like a salad with bread (has vitamin B in it)

16. QUESTION:
    Can drinking too many Monster's give you night vision?
    I am an iron worker currently employed with the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers. I have recently taken a job working nights while we reinforce the structuring of Bricktown's Candlewood Inn & Suites. In order to assure that I wouldn't fall asleep on the job (since I work so high up in the air with little constraints) I decided to start drinking Monster energy drinks. As of right now, I am averaging a total of fourteen drinks per night (the big cans...24 oz) and a few nights ago, I almost doubled that amount because of some problems with the jitters. And just last night, when it started to get dark, my partner was complaining about how he couldn't see because it was getting too dark outside, and for some reason, I could see just fine. It was almost like daytime with a hint of green to everything. Is it possible that I am developing some super-human like qualities such as night vision? And if this is true, what other powers might I have?

    • ANSWER:
      Did you use a Geiger Counter to measure the radiation in the area? If not do that, it should explain that combining gamma rays with your high frantic caffeine high brain waves would somehow extenuate your physical prowess allowing you to use your brain at a capacity much larger than a normal human can. In doing so you may be able to use telepathy and telekinesis to an extent. Also your can become invisible and walk through walls.

17. QUESTION:
    About sugar free energy drinks?
    Will sugar free energy drinks like monster make you gain/retain weight? I work out everyday. My job has me walking house to house "meter reader" and I train over 25 hours a week doing mma, lifting ,running. I still lose no weight. I drink 2 maybe 3 enegry drinks a day one at 5 am one at 10 and maybe one in the afternoon. Is it really that bad.

    • ANSWER:
      Monster has 110 calories per serving. There are 2 servings in the regular cans. So if you are drinking 3 of those a day you are consuming 660 calories. That is a lot of calories even with someone as active as you.

      Three is also 80mg of caffeine per serving. Caffeine dehydrates us and depletes us of B vitamins. When dehydrated we feel tired and B vitamins are essential for energy. The amount that most energy drinks put in either just replace what is lost or not really much more to improve your energy levels.

      Sugar free drinks available in the stores are better. They have about 10 calories per serving. However the caffeine is still there. I would highly recommend ones like the caffeine free XS energy drinks. These are healthy ones, with 8 calories per serving. They have much more of the B vitamins than regular energy drinks do.

      Before that though it is imperative to get enough water. It is a natural energizer. Also taking a good quality multi B complex may help reduce how many energy drinks you may need in a day. Also using a good quality ginseng with ginko biloba increases energy too. Then there is the Rhodiola 110 supplement used for Sports Nutrition energy levels.

      I recommend cutting back on the energy drinks to no more than 2 per day. With regular ones you are getting 480mg of caffeine. The maximum safe daily intake of caffeine is only 300mg. Over that causes many problems and the longer it is over consumed the worse it will be. Even beyond the plain caffeine there are just so many combined stimulants in them. Even the healthy ones like the caffeine free versions from XS should be limited to just 2 servings a day.

      Contact me if you have any other questions.

18. QUESTION:
    Decaf 5 hour energy...anyone try it?
    I drink a ALOT of soda pop. Too much infact...I used to work out fie days a week doing spinning and strength training with a personal trainer. I was actually considering becoming one until I had to quit the gym picking up two jobs 65+ hrs a week. Long story short unemployed for three years started smoking and have now since quit.

    I'd like to go back to working out and try getting certified in personal training like I had planned but I'm a caffeine addict. I can't get through the day without it. I get up at 4:30 am for work and get home around 3pm. Go to bed at 10-11:30pm. My job is quite boring and if I don't drink something with caffeine in it I'll fall asleep.

    I saw the five hour energy and someone I talked to spoke with a doctor and pharmacist who said its fine. But I can't handle energy drinks usually. Monster & Red Bull make me absolutely insane jittery. I fidget, have anxiety attacks sometimes if I drink them and have since stopped.

    I saw the Niacin free Decaf 5 hour energy and was wondering if I drank like 1/4 of the bottle in the morning and another in the afternoon if it would hurt. Anyone use it? Anyone who has a sensitivity to caffeine try it? Let me know....

    I won't take the whole bottle and probably wouldn't take it unless I needed it at work. (Just an emergency "I'm gonna fall asleep" thing. We have to make a quota where I work sorting clothes and you do get in deep crap if you don't atleast come CLOSE to quota each day..)
    Don't just tell me its terrible! I want to know why!!! I've heard mixed reviews and energy drinks for me are usually out of the question. I go through terrible caffeine withdrawl when I do quit drinking pop and I can't fall asleep at work! (You will get fired for the first offense and I'm standing up around machinery and thats not good...) If you won't tell me WHY its terrible don't answer.

    • ANSWER:
      its terrible. dont use it

19. QUESTION:
    is there any of these out there?
    is there any energy drinks or over the counter drugs that are not so bad for you but actually work? i had my first monster energy drink on lunch the other night at work and it kept me from losing energy in my high speed job. im just not sure how safe they are though. is there anything thats pretty safe but actually works for huge boosts in energy?
    hate to say it....but my job adds a huge factor of stress to my life.

    • ANSWER:
      have lower GI foods... they will keep your energy for longer.. but i would say if you need a stress relief get a massage often.. (if its really bad stress i would say smoke weed or something... )

20. QUESTION:
    How do I Have on 'Social Mode' all the time?
    Im not a social person its hard for me to see someone everyday and be happy all the time.Now I have a job in the hospital and now i feel sleepy and dont feel like working or talking to people.But I want people to SEE me as a friendly guy.Do i have to take some energy drinks like monster or redbull or something .People who talk to people everyday in your jobs how do you guys do it??

    • ANSWER:
      haha you are cute.. (from ur thought )
      well u dont need those energy drink to have social mode.
      it's your mood and not ur body (what is ur mood do anything with ur body?)
      i think, u have to think positive about it. maybe u have to fake that u like social? sometimes u need to do it. i dont suggest you to become a fake person but sometimes it's needed. it's like i hate math but i have to study math. it's the same. i never have a math mode though. so we just need to face it. and accept it and think it's okay and be positive.
      i know u can do it!
      good luck!

21. QUESTION:
    Information about energy drink advertising on trucks/vans???
    I've seen Monster/ Rockstar/ Red Bull trucks (and vans) all over town and I got to thinking. Is that a full time job? Or are these guys just getting paid to advertise on their cars? How would I go about doing this myself???

    • ANSWER:
      It could be either. But, selling ad space on your vehicle has become quite common. Check your area for a "transit-advertising" firm.

22. QUESTION:
    Energy Drinks don't work at all for me..why?
    Ok,for awhile i've noticed that energy drinks,like monster,redbull,rockstar,NOS etc. never work for me..I work a 12 hour job and i go in at 5 am 4 days a week...So i usually depend on them,but today,I tried 5 hour energy,i took the entire bottle this morning,about 10 minutes later I was dozing off...what's the problem? how come they don't work? thanks!
    Actually Kate,I didn't really start until earlier this year and being totally honest,since the beginning they really didn't help at all..I really thought the 5 hour energy drink would help,but just like everything else it didn't...I don't see how I ever gained any tolerance since they didn't help from the start.

    • ANSWER:
      Because your body builds up a tolerance to the repetitive use of the same substances .
      You have hit the "wall" , limit of what your body will respond to with the boosters ,
      ( most of which are just excessive caffeine except for redbull ) .

      Suggest you find an older book called Medical Makeover ,
      As it talks about this for a number of things , including sugar , and caffeine and nicotine . . .

      Also gives a plan for restoring your system after people have burned themselves out on stuff .

      good luck

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23. QUESTION:
    I have a theory... Could this help someone get better faster?
    I recently came down with a cold, and I've been drinking alot of water. Tonight I have a babysitting job until really late so I picked up a monster energy drink to keep me kicking until the kids go to bed.

    What I heard that energy drinks like monster do is that they make fluids leave your body, and speed up that process in a way. I've been drinking alot of water to get over my sickness, so i've been urinating alot.

    So my theory is this: If urinating removes toxins from the body, and drinking water and energy drinks makes you pee more, could this combination speed up the healing process?

    • ANSWER:
      Sorry but no. Your kidneys are working round the clock to remove the toxins and you do not need to drink extra water or energy drinks for that.

      Unless of course you are dehydrated from other disease symptoms.

      But otherwise it could even be dangerous (if you drink too much water it has the same symptoms as drinking too little and it could kill you)

24. QUESTION:
    Will this diet shed the weight?
    Breakfast: 1 Serving Instant Oatmeal w/ Maple Syrup
    6 oz. Skim Milk
    16 oz. Bottled Water
    16 oz. Coffee w/ Cream & Sugar or Monster Energy Drink

    Lunch: 1 Bowl of Soup
    2 Clementines or 1 Apple
    1 Small box of Raisins
    16 oz of Bottled Water
    1 serving of Cashews or some other protein
    (I also need ideas for protein at lunch cause that's the only reason I'm eating the cashews)

    Snack: 16 oz. Monster Energy Drink or Coffee

    Dinner: A healthy home cooked-meal

    After Dinner: 1 tblspoon of Peanut Butter or Nothing.
    32 oz. Bottled Water

    Is this diet drastic enough to start seeing weight loss even with minimum exercise?

    I'm currently 6'2" ~230lb male. I'd like to lose maybe 15-20 lbs in the next 4 months and my current work schedule and the weather really discourages me from doing much exercise.

    I only drink the energy drinks and coffee because of my boring sedentary job so I know those are not very healthy. Do they ruin the diet?

    Are there any improvements or feedback, you could give about this diet?

    Thank You!

    • ANSWER:
      In any diet you need exercize- even if your'e trying to maintain.
      Try some sort of activity like .. walking to coffee shops/ cafee's near work, walking to local locations/ store's, grocery shopping, shoveling snow, stairs instead of elevator's, lunch- break walk's, stretching, at- home exercize's during TV commercial breaks, etc ...

      You should make some improvement's with you're diet- it's definatly not balanced enough - especially for a man your'e height (you need way more food/ nutrient's even for weightloss since you're a big man, height- wize).
      Also- get rid of those energy drinks and replace for "a" coffee along with herbal teas, flavoured waters, carbonated waters, carbonated flavoured waters, fruit juices, tomato juices/ V8, 1% chocolate milks, skimmed or 1% milk, soy/ rice/ almond/ coconut milk's and sport's drink's such as 30 Calorie G2 Gaterade, powerade, propel, etc ..

      You're diet lacks proteins, calcium/ dairy and vegetables, try this ideal routine...

      Breakfast:
      - Cup of wholegrain cereal or 3/4 cup steel cut- rolled oat's (~2pkg's plain instant oat's)
      - Cup of skim milk
      - Serving of fruit (~3/4 Cup mixed berrie's, 3/4 cup grapes, 3/4 cup cubed melon, 1/2 cup canned fruit or applesauce, cup of fruit juice, 1/4 cup dried fruit or medium fresh fruit; banana/ apple/ etc)
      - 1/4 Cup added nut's/ seeds or 2tbsp natural nut butter stirred/ mixed in hot oat's
      Consume with water and coffee (with sweetener, honey or brown sugar)

      Lunch:
      - Deli meat sandwhich (on 100% Wholewheat breads/ wrap/ pita or bun/ bagel with 3-4 slices deli meat ham/ turkey/ chicken or roast beef with a slice of light unprocessed cheese or 1/3 cup shredded cheese with sauce/ spread: hummus/ guacamolie/ margerine/ etc)
      OR
      PB&J On 100% wholewheat breads/ wrap/ pita/ english muffins/ crumpets/ waffles or bun/ bagel with 2Tbsp natural nut butter and 1-2TBSP no added sugar jam/ fruit preserve
      - Consume with you're choice of 1/4 cup crunchy vegetables and hummus, cup of fruit juice, 1/2 cup canned fruit or applesauce, 3/4 cup grapes, 3/4 cup berrie's, 3/4 cup diced melon or medium fresh fruit; banana/ apple/ etc)
      - Consume also with your'e choice of cup of skim milk, 1/2 cup lowfat plain greek yoghurt or 1/2 cup 1% cottage cheese or light cheese snack (light babybell/ cheese string/ light laughing cow/ etc)

      Snack:
      - Cup of skim milk, cup of 1% chocolate milk or 1/2 cup lowfat plain greek yoghurt

      Dinner:
      - 4-5oz Lean red meat, lean pork, chicken/ poltry or fish/ seafood (or quorn/ soy/ tofu alternative)
      - 3/4 Cup brown or long grain rice/ couscous/ quinoa/ wholewheat pasta or medium ~ cup of yam/ potatos
      - 3/4 Cup steamed- cooked vegetables in TBSP olive oil; or side salad with TBSP light dressing/ vinagrette.

      Snack:
      - 1/4 Cup nut's/ seeds with 1/4 cup dried fruit OR apple/ banana with 2TBSP natural nut butter
      with water.

      Hope i'v helped, best of luck!

25. QUESTION:
    Please help!! I can't concentrate!!!?
    Ok, I am an 18 year old male. I am 6'0" and am in great physical shape, weighing 157lbs. I am in college full-time (12+ credits), and do not have a job.
    Here's the deal:
    A couple years back when I started college, I made straight A's and always on a roll. The last few semesters I've been getting B's and then last semester I passed with B's and C's. :[ I find that I now have a real hard time concentrating. I get easily distracted, when I should be concentrating on getting work done. When I read textbooks for class, I need absolute complete silence or I get distracted. I love math, because before I found I was able to do it np listening to music. Lol but now im not so sure. I find myself listening to the same songs over and over again, and the music worked before but now doesn't work, and its hard to concentrate on my math homework. I started drinking energy drinks, because I ended up wasting time to where end up staying up late to finish homework. :[ I find that the caffeine in the energy drinks (I drink Monster Energy, it works best), or caffeine in general really stimulated my mind, and it helped me concentrate. But now, idk if its because of my sleep deprivation with energy drinks, I feel that caffeine doesn't help like it did for concentration. I tried "natural" stuff for concentration, they were a load of crap. I even tried sleeping a alot!! Idk if I'm supposed to like "recover" or something by sleeping for several days, but I still found it hard to concentrate, and for some reason, no matter how much sleep I get, I ALWAYS found myself yawning and tired... :[ I really wanna do good, and I'm hoping to go back to getting straight A's again, but I don't want to have to stress myself out. I wanna get a job soon, and I want solve this because I can't have this happening and wasting my time.

    SO WHAT DO YOU THINK I SHOULD DO TO HELP ME CONCENTRATE IN MY SITUATION???
    ShaMayMay. I'm 18, this is my 3rd year in college, yet im considered a freshman because I dual-enrolled after 10th grade in high school.

    • ANSWER:
      I dont understand how you can be 18 and have been in college for a couple of years already?
      Either way, if you are 18 your brain is actually still developing, there are studies that show a freshman in college who has gone thru changes; moving, new ppl, new teachers, new living quarters..so many changes make a brain work harder to cope with everything going on, its actually growing or building up like a muscle if you were working it out. So you must be tired and distracted becase...you are a teenager. Sorry to sound like such an old fart! Lay off the caffine, it will mess you up. If you need to get on a sleep pattern, look into meletonin, you can get it at the drug store. Your brain makes meletonin to help you sleep and be awake during the day, but caffine, late night habits, stuff like that will mess up your sleep. Look into it, my husband takes it when he travels to other countries so he doesn't get jet lag. He takes it and it helps him naturally turn it off and sleep well-no groggies when he wakes up. Also, you might not be going thru all your sleep patterns, they may be disturbed, you dont get adaquite rest for your brain, you cant concentrate. I have a friend who was an adult on ADD medicine, she did a sleep study and found she had sleep apniea. She has an oxygen mask she wears to sleep in, but can now sleep well and is off the medicine!! she has her concentration back, she's sharper, more alert-her eyes are bright and she's not all hopped up on coffee. Ive gone on long enough, good luck!

26. QUESTION:
    class c misdemeanor theft 2nd offense?
    I did it again some stupid decision to steal: heres the story I went to a corner store and stole a monster energy drink and a burrito(not a very healthy steal)and I got caught on the cameras I guess and an officer came to my job and now I am going to be charged with my 2nd class c misdemeanor and was wondering what I should plea guilty, not guilty, or no contest and also I was wondering what the punishment would be for this crime? thanks

    • ANSWER:

27. QUESTION:
    Is it okay to major in english for a desired career in broadcast journalism?
    You see, my first choice of career would be "writer".
    Novelist, possibly essayist, to be exact.
    Not so much columnist...

    Anyway, because writing is such a volatile career path, I feel like it's necessary to have a backup other than "english professor".

    And that's where broadcast journalism comes in! I'd really like to be on camera. I feel like I already have the necessary skills and natural abilities- they just need to be perfected. I figure broadcast journalism grad school and an internship or two would sufficiently take care of this no matter what my undergrad major is.

    I'm also open to other on-camera hosting or presentation jobs. I'd probably be set for those jobs too, as I plan to become a promoter for Rockstar or Monster energy drinks or some club/even promotion company... like one of those girls at the events who gets their picture taken and hands out product.

    I don't know... I'd just really rather not major in communications or production or journalism because above all I'd like to write.

    Am I delusional or does my little plan have a chance of working?

    • ANSWER:
      yeah ,of course. I am a journalist and i majored in english before

28. QUESTION:
    Why is my love becoming loosened?
    Lately my Boyfriend and I have been doing nothing but fighting. Last weekend was his Birthday and he is now 23. Since he didn’t have a clue as to what he wanted to do we had talked on and off about different things until his best friend told him of this concert that was happening and he ignored my suggestion of a romantic night out and went to the concert with his best friend. This small fight had lead to him not hanging out with me last weekend, (he had gone to his best friend’s house an hour to 45 minutes away Friday evening) instead of hanging out with me as we had planned that Friday. And spent the night there Friday into Saturday he went off to work and then off to the concert.

    Late that night he came by around 1AM, we talked but I knew I wasn’t going to win this fight of ours and I didn’t. Before leaving he said he would come by my place straight after work Sunday. He ends up getting all angry Sunday during the day and says well I’m going to go get my new tattoo done (since he had said he spent some Birthday money on himself, i.e. tattoo Monster Energy Drink etc.) and he would see me after he got it done. Late that night he calls me around 11:15 and says he’s halfway to coming down because he had to drop off this guy that was also getting a tattoo done. So my Boyfriend had said he was sore and sleepy and wanted to just go home and hope into bed. Since he had said he was sore and sleepy and wasn’t in the mood to “fool around” I told him “Then I don’t want to hang out”. He ends up saying “Look at you you’re like a man just looking to get some – relationships isn’t just sexual pleasure” and he hung up the phone.

    He ends up arriving at my place 15 minutes later and he tells me straight out “I’m outside come out but no drama” so I head out and out comes the drama because I was upset that he had picked getting the tattoo done first instead of sticking to his word of saying he was going to come over right after work. It leads to him yelling and getting extremely pissed at me saying such remarks as….

    “You’re a bitch” “You were the nicest person the first 4 months of knowing you then you were a real bitch and I’m going to say that all night, bitch bitch bitch bitch etc.” “I’d rather drink a Monster Energy Drink at least it doesn’t bitch at me all the time.” “You’ve driven me to the point to where I don’t want to come down to see you because you’re a bitch”.

    Among other harsh remarks, previously though on Saturday night a co-worker of his had written on the job’s white board a Happy Birthday message to Raymond and I got jealous of her, his job has its share of guys and girl co-workers so I told him I got jealous of what she had written even though it was a simple “Happy Birthday message thingy”. He ended up saying also that “I’m insane,” my boss and co-workers say “I’m a bitch and crazy” etc etc etc.

    This going right back to the fight happening Sunday evening, he ended up saying that all his friends and co-workers all say the one thing that “I Am a bitch”. I end up telling him well then I’m just going to leave you alone for a while and was going to head out of his truck and back into my house. He ends up seeing me in tears and cuddles me saying he was sorry for being an asshole and saying all those remarks.

    So then Monday arrives we go out have a good time and then we were suppose to hang out in together this past weekend (Friday and Saturday) to attend this concert that was happening so then Friday arrives and he was on his way down after having to do some errands beforehand and I had mentioned to him gather up the cans you have laying around the truck so we can take them in (becuz we were going to take some bags of fans, 4 of them to the recycle place so we could use the money to hang out) so he ends up telling me that his dad had taken those cans from his truck. I had told him why did you let him? Can you get those cans back? That’s when my Boyfriend yet again blew up, and he ended up not coming over and he went out of his way, to borrow money from his friends or family and he went back to visit his best friend and spend the time down there.

    Now let me remind you this, he told me during those fights of ours that he doesn’t like driving and doesn’t like borrowing money from his friends and family members, but yet he went out of his way and got the money and drove down to see his best friend and him and he went to yet another concert together becuz he says his best friend treats him better than I do.

    During yesturday’s fight he added “I don’t want to bring you around my family” and “you need to get a job and a car and come see me” among other things. Point and case here is that he will go out of his way to see his best friend but yet when it comes to me, he could care less. Now I’ve done my part I’ve helped my Boyfriend a lot, helped him pay off a debut or two of his, helped him get FREE tickets to shows etc etc etc. But yet he doesn’t really care or even get excited about half the

    • ANSWER:
      it's good to have a job. this is a good short term goal. -yans

29. QUESTION:
    Will my stupid petty theft at walmart be on my criminal record?
    Okay, I have somewhat of a major problem. To start, about 3 months ago I was in walmart with a friend who stole a shirt, I happen to be drinking a monster energy drink from the store that I myself drank and left on some random aisle. We walked out and were grabbed by security, they made my friend give up the shirt and asked me about the drink which I said yes to. They called in a cop but he only asked questions, he didn't rake down our info. On the otherhand walmart banned us for life, took all our info down off our licenses, they said we could be charged with criminal trespass if we went to any of their sams club or walmart locations. I'm 18 and I just got hired at abercrombie and fitch, they said I definatly have the job once my backround check goes through and is clear. (I didn't mention this walmart ordeal). I didn't receive any punishment accept a 0 fine I have to pay to their attorney's office or whatever. So I just would like to know if I have a good chance of it not being on my record? Or if it is how detailed will it list the matter? Do you think my new job would not hire me because I failed to mention this? Any help would be appreciated, I've been stressing out over this for a few days. Thanks again.
    Okay, if your asking me if I'm 'sorry' for it, then yes I am. Of course I regret it, but I know I'm a good person and not a thief, I've never stolen anything in my life, it's not morally right and simply not worth it. We didn't pay because the lines were too long, we were very understanding and polite about it when we got caught, and that's why we got off easy'. The attorney I have to pay 0 to is Palmer & Riefler asssociates or something like that if it helps, thanks again.

    • ANSWER:
      If the police did not write down any info and no charges were filed then this will not appear on any records other than Wal Mart's records. (which don't really mean anything) you don't have anything to worry about as long as you stay out of wal mart. If you go back to wal mart then you risk being charged with trespassing. I advise staying away.

30. QUESTION:
    Why do I feel so weak during the day?
    I recently started working at a janitorial job. in the morning I feel fine. I eat a protein bar along with a monster energy drink. I then drink water though out the day. I eat lunch on break, which is usually a sandwich along with fruit or yogurt. After that I get so weak. Its not that I feel tired or sleepy, but my muscles get really weak. I'm not too over weight or anything, I get enough sleep, so I just dont understand why this happens everyday around the same time. I dont know if I should jog in the morning or what. anyone have any ideas?

    • ANSWER:
      maybe your not getting enough vitamins and nutrients?

      but best thing really is to speak to a doctor, as they could do tests etc

31. QUESTION:
    Why am I always tired?
    I've had an issue for many years where I feel extremely groggy for the entire day. Nothing can rid me of this tired feeling. I can barely keep my eyes open sometimes. It's like my body doesn't want to function anymore but my mind keeps running. Today for example, I was so tired when I awoke, I needed both a large turbo coffee from Dunkin Donuts and a Monster energy drink just to get me through the work day. The effects didn't even last. No matter how much caffeine i pump into my body im still tired.

    I exercise 2-3 times a week, drink one cup of coffee every weekday, get 7-8 hours of sleep each night but no matter what I do I always feel exhausted. I'm in my late 20's, have a stable job, no kids and I go to bed and wake up at consistent times. I'm about 10-15 pounds over my ideal weight but other than that im healthy as an ox.

    Im going to get some blood-work done soon so that my doctor can find out if there is anything chemically "off" with me but its been this way for literally years.

    Anyone suffering from the same problem and have advice?

    • ANSWER:
      I always do some stretching for around 10 minutes in the morning, which gets your blood flowing and wakes you up.

      also try bringing snack bars or energy bars around with you to eat during the day

32. QUESTION:
    I'm very out of shape, and football camp/training is just around the corner(august!). tips/workouts and such?
    i am (not sure the exact measurement) 5-10 to 6-1. been a while. 245 lbs. i haven't lifted in 4 years. i got my arse whopped doing a set of 10 @bench :90 lbs(bar+weights) my 40 is 7- 9's. last time i did it was last yr, in 8 i am going out for varsity, i'll be a Junior in h.s. next year. starting next week, i need to go on a crash course, and get as ripped(if its possible in 2 mo's) as i can. can you give me a rough exercise plan to follow with a fairly basic "eating plan". my dad's work(and my summer job) has a weight room and i am free to use it any time, as well as the vitamins and supplements/protein powders and such. i also drink at least 1 monster energy drink a day, should i cut them out?

    • ANSWER:

33. QUESTION:
    I feel like guilty because i over done my Calorie in take can u help ?
    Now that i have been dieting and doing cardio and weight's
    and lost a total of 13kg's i was so happy that i am almost reached my
    potential goal. i just got a part time job at Hungry jack's/burger king
    and today i had a small chesses burger small chips and a carmal sunday
    and when i was walking home i went brought a Monster energy drink
    and now as iam writting i feel guilty that i have destroyed my Calorie intake and
    iam also down with a flu.

    Will all this make me gain a kilo??

    P.s this will not be happening again.

    • ANSWER:
      The first thing you need to remember is that "spoiling" your diet is really all in your head. Let me explain.

      No, it's not a good thing that you ate all that junk food. But you haven't. Ruined. Anything. You aren't setting yourself backwards, you aren't ruining your diet, there's nothing to make up for. What's done is done. You ate it. It wasn't that much, and nothing horrible will happen. Don't feel guilty. You were hungry and you weren't prepared.

      Now focus on the future. How can you avoid doing this again? Make sure you bring a healthy snack with you to work, so that if you get hungry, you can snack on it instead of eating cheeseburgers and sundaes.

      Also make sure you aren't setting yourself up for failure by being too strict. It's okay to have treats every once in awhile, EVEN on a diet! In fact, you are more likely to succeed if you allow yourself the occasional treat, than if you were to go really strict about it. That's because when you're too strict with your diet, it's harder to follow, and you start to feel discouraged because of days like this where you feel like you "ruined" it. If you allow yourself treats sometimes, say 1-2 times a week, you won't break your diet, you won't gain weight, and you will keep yourself happier.

34. QUESTION:
    Did i eat too much? (analyze honestly)?
    Today I ate:
    - 1 slice multigrain bread and 1 cup raspberries
    - 1/2 monster energy drink
    - piece of multigrain bread with no-sugar-added jam
    - 1 cup of frozen veggies (mixed beans, carrots, peas, corn)
    - all-bran fibre bar
    - an egg
    - a glass of milk
    Was this too much? I worked today, my job requires me to be on my feet and walk around at all times, and I worked four hours, so that was my exercise for today.
    eek...
    usually i plan out in the morning exactly what i'm going to eat, but the all-bran bar wasn't part of the plan, and brought me up to a total of 900 calories, which is why i asked.....

    • ANSWER:
      i eat atleast twice as much a day and im still thin
      so no

35. QUESTION:
    way to make money before the holidays... for my girlfriends present!!?
    so i want to get my girlfriend somefing nice for Christmas... we've been going out a month....

    now keep in mind im 16ish...
    how can i make easy money? selling monster energy drinks seems like a good way to go..
    there are job postings at my school, but i don't think any of them are going to be easy to get before the holidays.. i'm in the NE so it hasn't started snowing just yet.....
    SOMEONE PLEASE HELPP!!!
    i'm planning on spending - on her..

    • ANSWER:
      If it hasn't started snowing yet, you'll have no problem finding all of the dead branches and leaves that need to be picked up in people's yards.
      Farmers always have tons of work to do in preparation for the coming Winter. They'll also have plenty to do in the Spring and Summer.
      There are always plenty of small, dirty jobs available for those who really want the work.
      Easy money? Sorry, can't help you there.

36. QUESTION:
    I can't function socially unless on Energy Drinks? Worried for health!?
    I realised last week that I need to have a can off Monster or Rockstar present in order for me to be very bright and friendly with everyone! People seem to love me for it!
    The day I'm not pouring the caffeinated junk into my gut, I am shy and depressed and no one seems to interact with me as I'm boring.

    The fact that the Energy Drinks help me do my job as I'm meant too (interact with people and close deals due to my personality and confidence), when I am off them, I can't concentrate :/

    Any ideas how I can kick this, I can live without Energy Drinks, not addicted as easily not have them all week/month/year but I'd probably get fired and not have any friends due to being a sad, depressed guy all the time!

    • ANSWER:
      You could switch to coffee, which is also caffeinated. If you have high blood pressure, caffeine will be slightly negative for your health, but the antioxidants in coffee give you a slight health positive.

      Since there's probably coffee in your office, it will be cheaper than energy drinks.

37. QUESTION:
    i just need someone to listen to me...please help...?
    i truly feel lower than dirt.. you might think this is cliche and maybe it is...but i really have felt so depressed for the last week. i take paxil but im going to come off of it soon. i eat right and exercise..i was euphoric until a week ago...i feel like my life has no direction, even though im an honors student in college and work a full time job for a couple years..i have no motivation anymore, cant get out of bed even though i take medicine for ADHD (concerta)...it seems to work less...

    the bad part is...i find myself craving more stimulants like red bull or monster energy drinks...to try to kickstart me to even do something.... sometimes they work, sometimes not... the worst part.. is that i now crave vicodin because they make me feel so happy...

    please help me save myself...i feel like im going to crack..and no im not having pms right now. please. thank you.

    • ANSWER:
      You have a few issues which need working through, talk to a doctor and ask to be referred to a councellor. Do not consider coming off the Paxil without the advice of a doctor!
      You know the Red bull is bad for you, in fact that may well be the cause of your depression, caffine in high does posions the nervous system. Stop drinking it, drink lots of water instead. The vicodin is also very bad news as you know, please get some help, you are not likely to do this alone. Good luck;

38. QUESTION:
    my buddy is pregnant will she miscarry?
    i have a friend that is pregnant...at work she does a very strenous job doin alot of pushing and pulling of weight that is hundreds of pounds..on top of that she dont take very good care of herself..she smokes and hardly eats at work in an 8 hr day if she even does and she drinks on average of 3 monster energy drinks a night and i know she hardly gets any sleep to and under alot of stress..right now shes made it to about 15 wks. and shes also had a miscarriage back about 8 months ago..with all this goin on is it likely she will miscarry?

    • ANSWER:
      Yes more than likely. it is very important that women within their first trimester and the first part of the second trimester to watch what they are doing. after 14 weeks, your chances of a miscarriage does decrease, but tell her to quit smoking. and eat more healthier and drink healthier. Right now is the development of the baby's heart. Smoking in early pregnancy can put a hole through the heart. Obviously she doesnt care about this baby enough to stop being dumb and relax. She WILL kill this baby herself if she doesnt stop. I almost miscarried, because I was smoking, and stressing about stupid shit, and one day I went to the doctor and his heartbeat was very very slow and faint. I had to be on bedrest for 4 weeks.

39. QUESTION:
    will the baby make it through?
    i have a friend that is pregnant...at work she does a very strenous job doin alot of pushing and pulling of weight that is hundreds of pounds..on top of that she dont take very good care of herself..she smokes and hardly eats at work in an 8 hr day if she even does and she drinks on average of 3 monster energy drinks a night and i know she hardly gets any sleep to and under alot of stress..right now shes made it to about 15 wks. and shes also had a miscarriage back about 8 months ago..with all this goin on is it likely she will miscarry?

    • ANSWER:
      There's no way we can know... The baby gets the nutrients first so she is really just hurting herself (except for the cigarettes). Its ok to keep up with the exercise she's used to but we really can't know if the baby will be miscarried or not

40. QUESTION:
    How to stay awake while at work?
    I been having trouble staying awake at work. I did some online research and tried just about everything. I got a plant for my desk, bought a fan, chewed gum, apples, sunflower seeds, none ofit worked. I've chased No-Doz down with Monster Energy drinks, no help. Ive tried 5 hour power and even 7 hour power and yet Im still falling asleep at work. Im taking vitamins, (B complex and E) Chromium Picolonate, Flax Seed Oil - this was a suggestion to help aid digestion and keep from feeling sluggish, no help. My wife tends to think I may have sleep apnea, so Ive been using the throat spray w/nasal strips and Claritin on a daily to aid in allergies. And Im still sleeping at my desk. Our boss is a hard a$$ and doesnt allow talking or music when working (I do data entry) When I do feel like im getting sleepy at work I usually get up and gop to the bathroom and splash my face a few times with water as cold as I can get it. This helps for abt 10 minutes and then its back to the nodding. Coffee is no use, chilled Mt Dew no help. Ive tried it all....im this close to starting a cocaine habit just to stay awake at work! Anyone have ANY suggestions short of getting another job???

    • ANSWER:
      Drop the the caffeine and all the energy drinks.

      They only work until your body builds a resistance to it.

      The Vitamins and minerals are great but aren't going to help you to any degree, if your dehydrated or just don't drink as much water as you need.

      If you smoke, stopping will help tremendously but beside that, get outside and working or exercising until you feel like going to bed before Jay or Conan comes on!.

      Eat a large breakfast, but most importantly, is the way you feel about your work place.

      Try to see your boss, in a newer light, and except things that you can't change, you 'd be surprised how that would make you feel!

      Good Luck!

41. QUESTION:
    How can i get my girlfriend to....?
    shes really shy and well i would say that ive cracked that shy barrier a lot but i want her to completely not be shy anymore....and uummm she tells me she feels bad when i buy her stuff she says "i feel bad because your always buying me stuff and wasting your money you work hard for on me..." yeah how can i make her not feel bad?

    okay some examples of things i buy her are a little cheesy but they include...
    Monster energy drinks lol she loves them...
    Snickers Chocolate Bar she loves those a lot
    and skittles....
    I gave her my favorite Escape The Fate Band T-shirt and she sleeps with it every night well almost unless its in the washing machine....
    On our first date way before we got together officially as boyfriend and girlfriend i gave her a silver bracelet with her First Initial M and a little Teddy bear that says I Love You In the Front...
    and well matching band shirts from
    Underoath
    Sky Eats Airplane
    and 3Oh!3 for both of us...
    and a 3oh!3 Cd and the story of the years two latest albums...yeah and she keeps insisting that she needs to buy me stuff with money she doesnt have what can i do to make her feel like she doesnt need to that i only do it out of love and i want to see her happy and all that stuff BTW i already told her this...please mature answers some are ridiculous...and if it helps im 17

    and i do show patience towards her to not be shy and i guess she has some self esteem issues but i mean i love her the way she is and everything i truly do and well im not expecting anything back from her when i give here these things and money is not the issue well it kinda is but i earned by working hard (i dont have a job) and trying to gain that money once i have it and i see something she would like i would buy it for her...she knows how hard it must be for me to get that money and she feels bad cause she sees that im putting things i want on the waiting list and buying her stuff...

    • ANSWER:
      First of all I feel very happy for you, she seams a great girl. But you make her feel guilty, and although it's nice to buy things for her, you have to realize that is making you love cheep, a sot of buying it, I hope you know what I'm trying to say here, it's the way she feels, and it kind of takes the gloss from your love. Love is when you put your arm around her in public place, it makes her feel wanted, love it taking her hand when you cross the road, as though you want to protect her, the little things can be very loving, and makes her feel you are closer, one rose tenderly wrapped, could mean more than a diamond bracelet.

      I hope this gives you a little insight, and I really do wish both of you the very best, and may your love for each other last forever.

42. QUESTION:
    Help? how do you get your girlfriend to....?
    shes really shy and well i would say that ive cracked that shy barrier a lot but i want her to completely not be shy anymore....and uummm she tells me she feels bad when i buy her stuff she says "i feel bad because your always buying me stuff and wasting your money you work hard for on me..." yeah how can i make her not feel bad?

    okay some examples of things i buy her are a little cheesy but they include...
    Monster energy drinks lol she loves them...
    Snickers Chocolate Bar she loves those a lot
    and skittles....
    I gave her my favorite Escape The Fate Band T-shirt and she sleeps with it every night well almost unless its in the washing machine....
    On our first date way before we got together officially as boyfriend and girlfriend i gave her a silver bracelet with her First Initial M and a little Teddy bear that says I Love You In the Front...
    and well matching band shirts from
    Underoath
    Sky Eats Airplane
    and 3Oh!3 for both of us...
    and a 3oh!3 Cd and the story of the years two latest albums...yeah and she keeps insisting that she needs to buy me stuff with money she doesnt have what can i do to make her feel like she doesnt need to that i only do it out of love and i want to see her happy and all that stuff BTW i already told her this...please mature answers some are ridiculous...and if it helps im 17

    and i do show patience towards her to not be shy and i guess she has some self esteem issues but i mean i love her the way she is and everything i truly do and well im not expecting anything back from her when i give here these things and money is not the issue well it kinda is but i earned by working hard (i dont have a job) and trying to gain that money once i have it and i see something she would like i would buy it for her...she knows how hard it must be for me to get that money and she feels bad cause she sees that im putting things i want on the waiting list and buying her stuff...

    • ANSWER:
      Dude you need to chill on buying her stuff. Wait until there's some kind of special occasion or something. Even though you feel like it is out of love, you are just putting her further and further in debt to you. I know we say things like "I'm not keeping score" or "I'm not counting" but really, we can't help it. So the most loving thing you can do for her is to not make her feel overwhelmed by all the gifts and let her give some back when she can. Then save your gifts for special occasions. This will give her more confidence and a feeling of equality. Don't sweat it it's cool, but chill on that stuff okay? Buy yourself something too, that will make her feel better.

43. QUESTION:
    how do I get my mom to not be mad at me for not being my brothers slave?
    He is 25 years old and is socially awkward. He won't go into a store or a fast food restaurant etc. If he wants burger king, dairy queen, etc... I have to go get it for him. If I don't I get yelled at and ignored and she tries playing guilt mind games on me. Why should I feel guilty for trying to live a normal life. Seriously, she just enables him to have this behavior. Just now, she got pissed at me because I wouldn't run to the store to get him 2 monsters (energy drinks) for when he gets up for a job interview (yeah, I know he can go on a job interview but can't go to a store. don't ask me why). I've tried politely explaining to her that he could just leave a little early and pick up his own on the way out, but nope I'm the bad guy (well girl). Seriously, I feel like a slave that has to cater to his every whim. I know it isn't that bad and there is worse stuff that parent's do to their children, but he needs help and I shouldn't have to be his food runner.

    • ANSWER:
      Just say "He is an adult and god gave him legs to walk. He will either do it himself or go without, no matter how much you yell at me" and walk out the door. Honestly, I'd move if I was you.

44. QUESTION:
    Can't Concentrate! please read my story, please help!?
    Ok I am an 18 year old guy. I go to the gym faithfully 3-4 times a week lifting weights and such. I'm a freshman in college technically, but I dual-enrolled through high school, so I already have enough credits to receive my AA degree. My major is computer hardware engineering, but of course I know I have ways to go still. I go to school full-time 12+ hours each semester (except summer). I do not have a job, nor have I ever worked at a job, although I am really trying to get a part time job. I live at home with my parents. I say all this in hopes to get a better answer as to solutions to my problem.

    Ok here's the deal. The past several semesters I've been struggling versus when I first got into college through dual-enrollment. At first, I made straight A's like the first semesters. Then one semester I started getting B's and last semester I struggled and got two C's and two B's, taking Core Bio 1, Calc 1, Chemistry 1, and Ethics(piece of cake). The C's were in the Calc 1 and Chem 1 classes, and I barely passed.

    I found out overtime that I was having trouble concentrating and focusing. That semester in which I received the C's, I could not concentrate and it was real hard to and I turned to Energy Drinks like Monster, and energy shots like 5 hours energy to see if it would help, because caffiene is a Stimulant, so I figured it'll help me concentrate. Well, idk what happend, but I made it through and it seemed at first the caffiend supplements were helping with my concentration/focus.

    Overtime, this semester came around, it's supposed to be an easy semester kinda. I'm taking Guitar 1, Marriage/Family, Intro to IT Logic, and Calculus 2. Calculus 2 obviously is the one I'm struggling the most, because its the most difficult versus the others. I'm behind in homework, and for some reason throughout this semester, trying to concentrate is getting harder and harder, and I keep getting distracted.

    I was using the energy supplements throughout the beginning of the semester, but I guess like everyone says their bad for you, well they started taking a toll on me, and I started getting real tired each day, and getting depressed all the time (because I read caffeine is a temporary stimulant, then becomes a depressant afterwards).

    During College spring break when I tried to catch up on work, I quit the caffeine intake supplements Cold Turkey, just quit it all, because I know how bad those are for you, and they weren't helping my concentration anymore like it did (or I thought it did) before. Ya maybe its bad, and several days after that I felt like crap, and extremely depressed because I wasn't constantly taking caffeine so it all became a depressant.

    After spring break, and me flushing all the caffiene out of my system, I tried natural stuff for concentration again (I have before and they didn't work) to see if they would help but it didn't help.

    Some people told me because I weigh like 155-165lbs and am 6'0" tall, and I work out 3-4 times each week lifting weights, that it might be a vitamin deficiency or something. But I have always taken vitamins, and now I'm taking a multi-vitamin. I feel good with the vitamins, but it doesn't really help with concentration.

    I tried going someplace quiet like the library or someplace with no distractions, but I always find myself getting up and finding something and get distracted again. I've tried listening to music of all kinds to help, and it used to help loooooong ago, but stopped working a while ago, and just makes it worse.

    I have like only one friend, and we don't hang out and talk much. Even though I work out, and am a handsome young man, I do not go out like at all. It's pretty much school home school home school home, and church sometimes, but that's it.

    I have so much free time, that there is no excuse for me not to get my work done, especially that I don't work, and I know that. Other people way busier than me would wish to have what I have, yet idk why it's hard for me to get my work done.

    I find myself getting distracted alot, and then I end up watching tv shows, playing games on my iphone, or other stuff, and I know in the back of my mind that I shouldn't be wasting time, but for some reason, it's just hard to get myself to do it, then I think about all the work that needs to get done, and then it gets very hard.

    I don't know what's wrong with me, or if anyone else can relate with my situation. I've made an appointment with a psychiatrist, but the appointment is not until practically the end of this semester, and I want to know why it's hard to concentrate and such, and what I can do, because I really do wanna do good in school.

    All of my classes are going well so far, the only class I'm having a hard time with is Calculus 2, but the work has piled up and it's gett
    Caitlyn, what the heck? My question has nothing to do with wanting to lose weight. I'm skinny and fit.

    • ANSWER:
      Lighten your load kid! You don't want to be an old man at 35 do ya.

45. QUESTION:
    16-year old son & household chores?
    Okay, my son has a summer job - he's a stocker at the local grocery store working 25-30 hours / week (3 evenings).

    My husband & I have divided chores among the kids, & our son has to take out the trash two days a week, change the litter box once a week, and do the dishes / clean the kitchen twice a week. I don't think that is unreasonable. (Our other kids have similar responsibilities and our 14-year old daughter usually does way more!)

    Our son is making about / week. Half of that goes into his savings account. We take him to work & pick him up because he doesn't have his license or vehicle. He generally blows his money at fast food restaurants near the store on the days he works, plus those "monster" energy drinks.

    Last night, my husband reminded him it was his night for dishes, & he informed his dad that he should not have to do the dishes because he "hardly ever eats at home since he's working". We have our thoughts. What are yours?

    • ANSWER:
      I agree with him:
      I'd say that if he didn't dirty the dishes he shouldn't have to clean them.
      But he is old enough to do his own laundrey... he has to learn eventually since he won't be living at home forever.
      If he wants to be more indepenat let him, just make sure he gets all the responsibilites that come with it.

46. QUESTION:
    Alternatives to Energy Drinks?
    My boyfriend has a new job as a conductor on Metra Rail (train line). He doesn't get much sleep- I usually hear him leave at about 2 in the morning, and hes not home until 9 or 10 at night. He usually gets about 2-4 hours of sleep per night.
    This is very unhealthy for him but whats worse is that hes been drinking energy drinks constantly. He did this back in college too and had pain in his wrists and chest. The pain is in his chest and neck again now and I don't think the drinks are good for his health because of this.
    Does anyone have ideas for alternatives to keep him awake during work? I know that sleep is the best answer- but it is not an option right now. He works 7 days a week.
    I've heard that tea can help but he doesn't think it does. He's been drinking V8s lately which help a little but he still relys on Monsters constantly.

    • ANSWER:
      Hi,
      I am a doctor..
      Hope this will help...

      “Energy drinks” seem to be the buzz word among a lot of young adults both internationally and locally. The web sites as well as advertisements in the mass media for these products are full of images of macho lifestyles. They promote beverages containing ingredients that sound scientific, but may be unfamiliar to many consumers.

      While we all need an energy boost from time to time, an energy drink may not be the best way to get it, experts say. The FDA (Food and Drug Administration of the US-The US government agency responsible for ensuring the safety and effectiveness of all drugs, biologics, vaccines, and medical devices) does not define the term "energy drink"; that label is up to manufacturers' discretion.

      "There is scant scientific support for these ingredients to make the kind of claims manufacturers use in hyping their products," says Suzanne Farrell, MS, RD, a spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association. "Most of the energy from these drinks comes from the sugar and caffeine, not from the unnecessary extras."

      She also points out these drinks contain plenty of calories from sugar, which can add up quickly if you drink a few cans.

      Aside from caffeine and sugar, some of the more common ingredients are taurine, ginseng, guarana, vitamins, and green tea.

      "Most of the energy drinks contain high-tech-sounding ingredients that are not controlled substances, of no value, and potentially harmful" in large amounts, adds Cynthia Sass, MPH, MA, RD, specialist in sports dietetics, in USA.

      And trying to figure out exactly how much of each stimulant is contained in an energy drink can be difficult, she says.

      "The amount of the stimulants is not always listed on the label, and even when the information is listed, it is hard for consumers to interpret because we are not familiar with these ingredients.

      One ingredient most people are familiar with is caffeine, and "what we do know is that large doses of caffeine can be very dehydrating.

      While one cup (8 ounces) of strong coffee has about 125-150 milligrams of caffeine and a 12-ounce can of ordinary cola has 35-38 milligrams, an 8.3-ounce can of energy drink may contain upto 280 milligrams. In general, caffeine consumption should be limited to about 200-300 milligrams per day, says Farrell.

      Easy to Drink

      One of the concerns about energy drinks is how easy it is to drink large quantities of these sweet beverages.

      Energy drinks contain multiple stimulants that, when combined, can be dangerous and have a very powerful effect on the body. Most people know how much caffeine they can tolerate, but may not be familiar with the effects of some of the other ingredients.

      Such possible symptoms are upset stomach, leg weakness, heart palpitations, being jittery, nervousness, and more. Drink these energy drinks on an empty stomach and the effects can be magnified.

      There will be an energy burst, but it could also lead to agitation, difficulty concentrating, hyperactivity, a problem sleeping, nausea, and affect blood pressure.

      .

      Fuel for Workouts?

      Don’t be misled into thinking energy drinks will power up your workouts.

      "If you take an energy drink before exercise, it could increase your blood pressure, overstimulate your heart or nervous system, resulting in a number of potential side effects on your body," she says. "You might think there would be no risk to drinking an energy drink, but some of these products have powerful, drug-like effects and should not be underestimated."

      Her advice: "If you have any medical condition, hypertension, or heart disease, avoid all drinks that have multiple stimulants."

      If you want to try an energy drink, she recommends trying a small amount the first time with a meal to see how your body reacts to it. She advises avoiding physical exertion during this trial period.

      Need a Boost?

      When you need a boost -- whether to study for a test, prepare for a workout, or just get past an afternoon slump -- there are healthier ways than energy drinks, the experts say. Among the energy-boosters they recommend are a healthy diet, physical activity, and a good night’s sleep.

      And when you need a quick fix? Energy drinks sound like they would be better than a latte, but a coffee drink made with skim or soy milk is a much better choice because we know more about the effects of caffeine.

      They recommend no more than 2-3 servings a day of caffeinated beverages, preferably served along with food. If you find caffeine overly stimulating, try decaf or half-caffeinated beverages.

      Other energizing beverages include sports drinks, fruit juices, water, low-fat milk, and good, old- fashioned water. "Drink more water," suggests Farrell. "Being dehydrated can lead to fatigue."

      Also make sure you're getting enough carbohydrates. Fresh and dried fruit, vegetables, cereal, low-fat yogurt, and whole-grain breads are just a few of the many nourishing foods that can give you energy.
      Eat meals every few hours, don’t skip meals, and take a good look at your eating and sleeping habits.
      If you're feeling run down, take a look at the reasons why you are so tired instead of trying to fix it with energy drinks.
      Try to get more sleep or increase your physical activity -- both will help sagging energy levels.

      The bottom line is that while energy drinks are not necessarily harmful, many just don’t live up to most of the claims they make. Think of them as drinks that are highly concentrated in sugar and caffeine, and drink them with caution.

      We don't need energy drinks. "Don't take trendy energy drinks at face value. Question the marketing of these products, and find alternatives that contain ingredients that are known to be healthful."

      If you have more queries, feel free to write to me..

47. QUESTION:
    I work graveyard shift (night time) and I loose energy how can I gain it back?
    Hello everyone I have about 5 months that I started working in a factory from 10pm to 6am and this had really messed up my sleeping pattern. On mondays and wednesdays I sleep for about 10 hours and when I wake up I am still sleepy and fall back to sleep. On the weekends is the same and I cant go to sleep in the night and usually fall asleep at 6am. I really hate working at this time but I cant loose my job. Im 22 years old and I am considering working out to gain back energy, I order the p90x workout dvd. What are other solutions? I dont want to drink no monsters or red bulls I want natural energy? Thanks everyone

    • ANSWER:
      at 22 the body only requires 8 full hours to work a full days work ... but if your still tired from 10 hours of sleep cut your hours down to 8 7 6 dont go below 6. 6 is the lowest amount of sleep your body should get o and 5 hr energy work just take 1 if your still tired after 1 ingest a lil more cafine and it should spark it up

48. QUESTION:
    Energy Drinks don't work at all for me..why?

    Ok,for awhile i've noticed that energy drinks,like monster,redbull,rockstar,NOS etc. never work for me..I work a 12 hour job and i go in at 5 am 4 days a week...So i usually depend on them,but today,I tried 5 hour energy,i took the entire bottle this morning,about 10 minutes later I was dozing off...what's the problem? how come they don't work? thanks!
    that was the most immature answer ever..anyone else?
    Yeah I thought it was just in my head,but I actually feel sleepier after drinking anything with energy properties.

    • ANSWER:
      Some people just do not react to them.
      Myself, for instance. (And I'm not fat.)
      Energy drinks can have the opposite of their intended purpose.
      Some people get drowsy from drinking them. (Like me.)
      And, if you drink them constantly, it can resulte in dehydration which causes fatigue.

49. QUESTION:
    I'm very out of shape, and football camp/training is just around the corner(august!). tips/workouts and such?
    i am (not sure the exact measurement) 5-10 to 6-1. been a while. 245 lbs. i haven't lifted in 4 years. i got my **** whopped doing a set of 10 @bench :90 lbs(bar+weights) my 40 is 7- 9's. last time i did it was last yr, in 8 i am going out for varsity, i'll be a Junior in h.s. next year. starting next week, i need to go on a crash course, and get as ripped(if its possible in 2 mo's) as i can. can you give me a rough exercise plan to follow with a fairly basic "eating plan". my dad's work(and my summer job) has a weight room and i am free to use it any time, as well as the vitamins and supplements/protein powders and such. i also drink at least 1 monster energy drink a day, should i cut them out?
    ****=ar/|se.
    also, i know i posted this question previously, but i doubt ill recieve helpful answers
    ****=ar/|se.
    also, i know i posted this question previously, but i doubt ill recieve helpful answers

    • ANSWER:
      run hills to get in great shape