u/Careless-Economy-500

when i was 12-14, i fell in with the wrong people and the wrong online communities. i don't want to get into too much detail, but because of this, i fell into some bad habits, did some very wrong things that i deeply regret. i never actually harmed anyone else, but i lied about things i shouldn't have and i did things i deeply regret. i don't know what to do because i'm constantly afraid of the fact i'll never be able to redeem myself. on the other hand, i know i was an idiotic child groomed into these behaviours... but still. i can't help myself

i have just one practically every morning because i have a caffeine addiction and super low iron. it helps me stay aware of everything. i usually study in the mornings after drinking one, plus i've done so before mocks, so i know it has no negative effects on my ability to perform in exams, but everywhere i see online explicitly says to avoid them.

is there actually a problem with it or is it just a recommendation to prevent people getting super anxious or having a caffeine crash by their afternoon exam?