Does Diet Really Affect me?

Hi my name is Heather and I am an addict......Diet Coke....is my poison. I have quit so many times it isn't even funny, but I HAVE to have it, I'm seriously addicted. I decided to research the affects of it as I have had aspartame poisoning before (according to my Dr.). I have been drinking more and more, and its like my drug, I have to have it to start my day, much like those who drink coffee (blech, can't even stand the smell of that). I have noticed today that my pinky finger is tingling again which indicates the aspartame is poisoning me again.......Here are some of the symptoms: http://www.livestrong.com/article/29349-symptoms-aspartame-poisoning/ I guess I need the 12 step program for Diet Coke.....seriously. I don't want to get MS or something more serious. I have to be strong. I drink more of it when I'm stressed or anxious which in turn makes me more stressed and anxious from the effects of the caffeine. I am going to quit drinking Diet Coke w/aspartame. I may drink Diet Rite or the Shasta with Spenda as I wean myself off of diet coke.

I was researching aspartame and found it interesting that it affects moods, they did a study on the effects of it and had to stop the study because of the severe side effects
http://www.livestrong.com/article/113284-aspartame-causing-severe-depression/

Some foods can have a negative effect on people with bipolar disorder. Chocolate, caffeine, aspartame and gluten may trigger irritable moods. Also, blood sugar levels have an effect on mood---avoiding refined sugars in favor of whole grains can help stabilize blood sugar levels and mood.

Read more: Nutrition to Treat Bipolar | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/facts_5501849_nutrition-treat-bipolar.html#ixzz27zhnlTKd

I have been researching it and I love links, so if you are interested in reading more about aspartame and caffeine:
Things to avoid if you have anxiety
http://www.panicattack.net/treat.htm

http://aspartame.mercola.com/

http://blog.beliefnet.com/beyondblue/2011/09/does-diet-coke-make-you-depressed.html

http://msmorphosis.com/aspartame-withdrawal/

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-mercola/aspartame-health-risks_b_668692.html

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