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It might sound ridiculous, but there are actually people out there with a level of insight comparable to Vigilante, capable of seeing the deeper issues hidden beneath those "ridiculous" dependencies that truly need addressing.
I hadn't looked at it from that angle before. It’s true that I don’t sleep much, though perhaps not as little as it seems. Dealing with some family issues has me reconsidering my situation regarding depression and addiction. The dependency feels quite deep; I didn't use it during my first pregnancy, but I started shortly after. By the time my second pregnancy arrived, I was constantly finding excuses to take it. Now that this cycle has become a long-term pattern, I realize it's time to take action. Thank you very much.
Here is my situation: I don't drink coffee because I can't stand the taste, but I consume quite a few energy drinks instead. One a day isn't an excessive amount, yet I feel completely unable to function without Red Bull or something similar. My stomach occasionally aches, and I’ve realized it's due to the drinks, but even knowing that, I still drink them. Am I addicted? What should I do? Could this cause serious long-term damage? This has been going on for about two to two and a half years.