Comments on: A really hard break-up

By: Debby

Debby — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 20:25:14 +0000

I feel for you, PQ. I hope this helps and that you feel better soon. I have severe sleep apnea and the doc just gave me a stern lecture about losing weight. I know I should give up the Diet Coke and Diet Pepsi, but like Annie wrote, it truly is “crack in a can.” I’ve tried losing weight so many times, it’s ridiculous. I hope your ditching caffeine helps your headaches go away, and hopefully I can get some of your resolve and strength to start on my own path to a healthier life. Wish me luck!

By: Ro

Ro — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 19:46:15 +0000

Hope your feeling better. If I knew you were putting that blue packet in your drinks I would have told you about the report of people getting headaches after using those for their sugar sub. I had that happen to me to so I went off it and no more headaches/migraines since I stopped. I really hope this time you get better. Good luck!

By: Mom Taxi Julie

Mom Taxi Julie — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 16:48:05 +0000

Just what you wanted, tons of comments on how no one has headaches anymore ;)

I quit drinking soda awhile back. Now I only have it if it has booze in it :)

By: Annie

Annie — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 16:31:31 +0000

I think I have been dating that guy too! I do the same thing of going off and on again with drinking the stuff. I think I feel better when I avoid but then I get a taste and there I go again. It’s like crack in a can. On the serious front I hope this helps your headaches as I know you been dealing with this for a long time.

By: BridgetJones

BridgetJones — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 04:54:00 +0000

I am right there with ya’, sistah. I have been addicted to Diet Pepsi since I was 18…and just like you, I’ve tried to ditche the “guy” but I just can’t shake him.

It’s shameful, but I’m pregnant, and I still must have one Diet Pepsi in the morning or I don’t feel like getting out of bed. Coffee doesn’t replace it.

At work, to avoid comments about how unhealthy it is for me, I walked proudly into the office with my Diet Pepsi in hand and told everyone, “This is just to hide the smell of cigar on my breath.”

By: Zoe D.

Zoe D. — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 01:13:14 +0000

I feel your pain, Pasta Queen. I had to give up all things caffeinated in 2008, and it STILL pisses me off. When I walk by an espresso joint I feel like every nerve ending in my body is aquiver.

Hope the abstinence helps.

Zoe D.

By: Claudia

Claudia — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 20:37:18 +0000

I recently tried some Hansen’s Natural Soda’s, they were pretty good. Not sure if you like Root Beer, but it tasted great. It is made with Natural cane sugar, and no preservatives or additives. If you need a soda fix. I’m sure there are other flavors as well.

By: Tina

Tina — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 00:55:53 +0000

I’ve never had headache problems, but I’ve been a daily (uh, multiple times daily) coffee drinker for at least a decade and finally dropped the joe because I was reading a lot about how the caffeine can burn out your adrenal system and make weight loss more difficult. I totally didn’t buy it, but wouldn’t you know? The damn thing worked. Better yet–I had more energy than ever.

Admittedly, I’m in the midst of crazy season at work so I’m back on the brew and also happen to feel like crap. I’ll quit again in 2 weeks and hopefully go back to feeling like my new old self.

By: Dawn

Dawn — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 00:55:49 +0000

The doctor is recommending some good changes.

Instead of divorcing coffee, perhaps you can reduce your consumption to one cup daily? I did this before a major surgery last year and have not gone back to my caffeine addiction. I feel much healthier and have a lot more energy than I did when drinking a lot of caffeine!

Good luck and stay strong!

By: Julie

Julie — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 21:30:40 +0000

Eggs were causing my migraines so it may not be the artificial sweetener, although it really isn’t good for you so not having it is wise.

Good luck!