Maybe I'm just blind or something....

...but why is it so hard to find monk items that are Engergy REGEN +1??? I swear, I keep coming across stuff that is engergy +#, but nothing regen. I have a decent amount of energy, I just want to get it back quicker!

Anyone have suggestions?

Or maybe such items don't exist...

There are no items that increase energy regen. for ANYBODY. Even Elementalists only get energy regen. items from their armor.

There are items that decrease energy regen, but I don't think you want those.

that makes me a saaaaaaaad panda

They do have their uses. For example, when you only have short fights to do and the enemies are few and far between.
That way the extra regen isn't really important as you have alot in storage so to say.

There is one item that increases energy regeneration, but it's part of mission, so it doesn't count.

I agree that there are uses for energy degen for increased mana, but the original guy was looking for energy regen.

You can also get energy regen by using peace and harmony(E), but you give up attacking for it.

Or have a Necro run with Blood is Power. Or use Ether Lord when you are low on energy (at 5e now, it is actually usable)

Exactly. It's not something that's clear when you are making your first character, but increased energy regeneration is rare and hard to come by in ANY form.

The Necro "Blood is Power" skill really is the best option, along with a handful of Elite skills.

do not forget the Necro spell Well of Power, gives 5 health and 2 energy regen per second.

if you are going to UW make sure you have a necro with this spell it will save your life