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Cola (sugar) Addiction

M

For a few years I have had a cola addiction. Generally I'll have between 6-10 cans of cola a day and only recently did I realise that it is contributing to my feelings of unwell, dizziness and constant sore throat. 

I read online that cola isn't considered a big problem but I've read a few people have had it. I'm not sure whether to cut down or cut it out completely and just go to water. I read headaches are common if cut out completely. I did think about talking to my GP but doctors give me horrible anxiety so I'd like to deal with this myself, if at all possible. 

I'm such a fitness freak since my mental breakdown 3 years ago, I'm a ashamed I let myself get so addicted to the cola. I'm hoping I will get off this and avoid any potential health problems. 

Has anyone else had cola or sugar addiction?

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  • M said:
    I'm not sure whether to cut down or cut it out completely and just go to water.

    I'm with TriS on this - a controlled phase out is the best way to manage it without adverse effects - your body will be able to cope with the changes in sugar and caffeine quite easily.

    IF you get any headaches, they are transitory so take a paracetaemol and carry on.

    Remeber to keep your hydration up with water so your fluid intake remains about the same.

    With the caffeine and sugar spikes out of your system you will find that the absence of these stimulation spikes will make you feel a lot more balanced, but the part of you brain that handles the craving for highs will want something else - try to stay the course and ignore the cravings as best you can and they will pass before you know it.

    Allow yourself some cola once in a while but not regularly - it really is not a healthy drink unfortunately, but it can still be a pleasure if you like it that way.

    Maybe keep a mental focus on the health benefits to get you through the "withdrawal" phase - remind yourself how much poison is in it and it should help with the cravings.

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  • M said:
    I'm not sure whether to cut down or cut it out completely and just go to water.

    I'm with TriS on this - a controlled phase out is the best way to manage it without adverse effects - your body will be able to cope with the changes in sugar and caffeine quite easily.

    IF you get any headaches, they are transitory so take a paracetaemol and carry on.

    Remeber to keep your hydration up with water so your fluid intake remains about the same.

    With the caffeine and sugar spikes out of your system you will find that the absence of these stimulation spikes will make you feel a lot more balanced, but the part of you brain that handles the craving for highs will want something else - try to stay the course and ignore the cravings as best you can and they will pass before you know it.

    Allow yourself some cola once in a while but not regularly - it really is not a healthy drink unfortunately, but it can still be a pleasure if you like it that way.

    Maybe keep a mental focus on the health benefits to get you through the "withdrawal" phase - remind yourself how much poison is in it and it should help with the cravings.

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