subject: Energy Drinks Can Be Helpful To You! [print this page] 3. When recovering from an energy-sapping illness: you are likely to experience real energy problems when recovering from an energy-sapping illness. People in that situation have even been known to have difficulties raising themselves from a sitting position to the standing position. A good energy-drink can give you the strength you need to regain your independence. But if this is your situation, you would need to make a careful choice of an energy-drink. Ideally, you should opt for one works by actually increasing your physiological energy levels, rather than one that only works by psychologically stimulating you.