Caffeine addiction is normal
(though not really healthy), especially in the fast-paced modern society, and is likely a part of your problem. However, depending on what soda type you drink, you may be addicted to the high sugar content which raises your blood sugar, giving your body more energy and a natural mood-lift. This would likely lead to symptoms similar to caffeine addiction (as both of these substances boost your energy, albeit through different mechanisms). Note that while diet soda does not list sugar as an ingredient, the manufacturer is using artificial chemicals that, at best, have a similar effect to sugar, but allow them to get away with labeling the product "sugar-free".
I would recommend that you try reaching for Gatorade, or sparkling (non-alcoholic) apple cider, instead of soda. These taste good, have vitamins, and won't dehydrate you the way caffeinated soda does. If that doesn't help right away, try to work in a bit of vigorous exercise and then drink Gatorade. Your body will want it more, for the rehydrating nutrients, giving you more "reward" for drinking it.
By substituting Gatorade, or fruit juice, or whatever, you can probably take the edge off your soda addiction; thus allowing you to give up the caffeine, or moderate your intake (depending on your desired path) more easily.
I wish you luck.
Is it normal to be addicted to Soda?
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Caffeine addiction is normal
(though not really healthy), especially in the fast-paced modern society, and is likely a part of your problem. However, depending on what soda type you drink, you may be addicted to the high sugar content which raises your blood sugar, giving your body more energy and a natural mood-lift. This would likely lead to symptoms similar to caffeine addiction (as both of these substances boost your energy, albeit through different mechanisms). Note that while diet soda does not list sugar as an ingredient, the manufacturer is using artificial chemicals that, at best, have a similar effect to sugar, but allow them to get away with labeling the product "sugar-free".
I would recommend that you try reaching for Gatorade, or sparkling (non-alcoholic) apple cider, instead of soda. These taste good, have vitamins, and won't dehydrate you the way caffeinated soda does. If that doesn't help right away, try to work in a bit of vigorous exercise and then drink Gatorade. Your body will want it more, for the rehydrating nutrients, giving you more "reward" for drinking it.
By substituting Gatorade, or fruit juice, or whatever, you can probably take the edge off your soda addiction; thus allowing you to give up the caffeine, or moderate your intake (depending on your desired path) more easily.
I wish you luck.