Posted by Camille on February 25, 2001, at 14:39:52
In reply to Aspartame and Depression, posted by afatchic on May 3, 2000, at 16:02:13
I just recently stopped drinking Diet Coke. I had been drinking it for as long as I can remember. I swear my mother probably fed it to me in my bottle. She herself was addicted so it was always around. I recently had been drinking up to 4 2 liter bottles a day. So my sister and I tried to get off of it because of all the rumors about its connection to depression. (Both my sister and I have suffered from depression for years.) I am 21 years old by the way. So we quit cold turkey and the first 3 days were really hard. On the 4th day I broke down and had one, and it didn't taste very good. I started thinking, why have i been drinking this, it's nothing special. after that it was much easier. I rarely crave it anymore and I think that when I do crave one, it is more just the act and habit of having one, then the joy the drink gives me. Since I have quit drinking it I haven't had any weight loss that I have heard happens when you stop. And My depression hasn't really changed any. But I'm still glad I am off of it. It's been about 2 months. I drink alot of water now . Is there such thing as too much water? If so I'm in big trouble.
Just thought I'd share my story
> Do any of you babblers think there is link between aspartame and depression? I realized years ago that I was addicted to Diet Coke. I've tried several times to quit but have never been successful. What are your thoughts?
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> P.S. Many years ago, I was a 3-pack-a-day smoker and I quit cold turkey with no problems.
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