Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi,
It’s another one of those questions that keeps my mind ticking. During my time working in schools and as a youth worker, (and just in every day situations) I’ve been noticing patterns of people that are addicted to drinking any form of coca-cola. I’ve noticed that a lot of autistic/adhd people have said that they are addicted to fizzy drinks, being coca-cola in particular. I know I’m a huge coca-cola fan (and I know it’s a really bad habit and all the negatives that comes with it) but I cannot stop drinking it, it’s an addiction.
My first question is, does anyone else know of someone else, or have themselves, a coca-cola addiction, and if this is something that people on the spectrum tend to get easily addicted to?
Secondly, I always wonder why coca-cola/any fizzy drink addiction, isn’t treated like an addiction or taken seriously? People say stop drinking it but I find it really difficult to stop. What’s people’s thoughts and do you think it should be taken seriously by health professionals and others?
side note, I’m wondering if it’s like and OCD obsessive disorder or something, the more I think about it. But I just wanted to know what others thought.
Just to note, they reportedly use that as a low cost way of clearing old oil out of engines. Now imagine you intestinal bacteria and the soft tissue in you, and then consider that many of us on the spectrum also have IBD. I'm laying here in agony having not eaten food today due to pain and the additional things, I'm sure you can imagine.
In short, stop drinking that muck guys! You'll thank me later if you do. I'd do anything to go back to a healthier youth now
I get what you’re saying and it’s easy enough to say don’t drink it. But It’s not that easy to actually stop drinking it when it’s the only form of liquid I can tolerate drinking.
that’s why I’m asking the question why isn’t it treated like other addictions.
You can tolerate Coke, but not water?
coffee is too bitter for me. I'm intolerant to the flavour.
Personally, I agree. Water is dull. I prefer instant coffee (always) but when I am desirous of a 'water' drink, I drop an effervescent tablet of "vitamins" to sweeten the pill. I don't do it for the vitamins (although I guess they don't hurt) - I do it for the flavour. I find the super-cheap tablets that come in a tube are wholly satisfying - with each one costing 5p.....and it will flavour a pint of water to my taste.