My Addiction
My addiction to Diet Coke and/or Diet Pepsi is threatening to overtake my life. Do they have a rehab program for soda addicts?
I know my reliance on soda must be in part due to the caffeine. I’ve never really been into coffee though. If I’m having a really sluggish morning or need an extra kick, I’ll start my day with my normal 44oz Diet Coke and a coffee on the side. That’ll usually do the trick. Until the caffeine wears off and I’m slumped in my chair at work…
When I wake up in the morning, I go straight to the fridge. On my way to work I pick up the 44oz fountain drink. I’ve thought of getting the huge 64 oz Thirstbuster but the ice melts before I can chug it all down and dilutes it. 
At lunchtime, I’m ready for another 44ozer. After work, another. In the evening, a 12 oz can or two. Sometimes taking a can to bed with me.
My addiction can sometimes control my life. I feel anxiety when I take the last can from the 12 pack. I feel possessive of my soda since my kids have also picked up on drinking soda. They’re drinking it alllll! Should I wake up in the morning and not drink anything, by the time 10:30 rolls around, my head is pounding and I’m ready to bite someone’s head off or possibly break into a Pepsi vending machine.
Oh no, what feeling could be as anxiety producing as going to the soda fountain and they’re out of Diet…
I must be thankful that it’s not regular, sugary soda that I love. I’d weigh 600lbs, have diabetes and completely rotten teeth.
I must be thankful that my addiction is not anything worse, like beer, imagine me kicking back a 12pack of Heineken a day. Woah, watch out!
I’ve tried to stop cold turkey. I didn’t even last 10 hours.
Sip, sip, as I write. Sip, sip, as I work. Sip, sip, as I drive.
No wonder I’m always in the bathroom.
Loren
September 10th, 2005 at 10:48 pm
Hi! Loren! I’m so happy to see you writing. You need to get help fast! The first step to recovery is accepting that you have a problem and I’m proud of you! You’ve done that! With all the problems that you’re going through, I’m not surprised you’re latching on to something. Luckily it’s not alcohol or drugs. However, soda even diet drinks can lead to problems.
I’ll be praying for you. Keep strong and get help. If your medical insurance permits get psychological help. Since I got it, I have been feeling much better. The medications and especially the visits talking out my problems has really been helpful. It’s not built in as much.
Your kids need you. Stay healthy. Wean them off of the soda too. More juices and milk will do them good too.
Love,
Auntie Lynn
September 11th, 2005 at 7:33 am
I weened myself off of Diet Dr Pepper. I use to drink soda everyday, 3-4. I stopped. Dr said no caffine. If I drink pop I get Root Beer or 7up. I drank a Diet DP yesterday. Oh, wot a bad girl am I? LOL
Malama pono.
September 11th, 2005 at 11:44 am
You can do it! You’ve been through so much and held strong. Soda? That’s nothing compared to the shit you’ve been through. Kissed and hugs to the kids. I’ll be thinking of you and praying for you eveyday!
Love Auntie Lynn
September 19th, 2005 at 7:51 pm
hi! chanced upon your site and was curious as my name is loren too. and yes, i was also addicted to the real thing, during one of my lifetimes. no diet sodas for me, spoils the fun.