How Do I Control My Addictions?

Question by Spider L: how do i control my addictions?
This may seem silly, but I have an addiction to a certain soda. I recognize that this “addiction” is linked to what’s going on in my life, like dealing with rejection, failure, sadness, or just general blah, so I’m guessing this is my comfort food.

I try to sublimate with other healthful substitutions like exercise, reading, fruits, etc. But the problem is still there. It gets better for a while (I managed to quit for 3 whole months!) and then suddenly I go crazy and need it everyday. I’ve even tried to have just a little bit at a time, but I still have this compulsion. When I’m trying to cut it down, I feel like I’m holding my breath until the next can. (Don’t I sound like I need AA?)

The soda thing doesn’t seem like a big deal, except that my face breaks out and I have sleep problems that are probably worsened by the 1 – 3 sodas i consume everyday.

AND FINALLY, i suppose it could be worse, but just the same, I want to feel free. Any suggestions?

Best answer:

Answer by aggracyst
thats funny, im addicted to soda too, except i drink 8 to 12 cans a day

lol@1 – 3

i’m also addicted to pain meds and take 15 to 20 of those a day

i used to be addicted to cocaine

you should probably be happy with your 1 to 3 cans of soda addiction and be glad its not something WAY more serious

Answer by the crusader
Honestly, I can’t see anything wrong with your psychological addiction to soda. There are so many people who are addicted to cocaine, pot, oxycontin, alcohol, you name it! Soda isn’t a bad thing at all. Everyone has a “comfort food” and if soda is your comfort food, then drink it. While the caffeine may keep you awake at night, soda has nothing to do with pimple outbreaks. Soda also contains less caffeine than coffee and I know people who drink more than 3 cups of coffee in the morning just to wake up and then continue to drink it throughout the day. You’re fine, so I say, “Drink up”!

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