I think I'm addicted to Coke Zero.

[born2bblu]

I drink on average about 5 cans during my working day and always make sure I've got at least 4 litres of it in the fridge when I'm home. If a period of time has passed without drinking it I'll immediately get the urge to drink some and when I do its similar having a cigarette in that any nervous tension or tingly nerves seems to evaporate.

Is this a thing? Can you actually be addicted to a soft drink? Someone told me it's probably the sweetener that they put in to give the same tast as coke but without all the sugar.

Or maybe I have some deep rooted psychological problem that seems to be quelled or fired up by coke zero.

Maybe I'm just batshit crazy.

You are not crazy, I came across ppl in similar situations, and not necessarily with Diet Coke or Coke Zero, the regular ones as well. Perhaps you already read about that, but below are some links from different sources addressing what you posted.

Soda Addiction: Symptoms, Effects, and How to Quit

Sodas are made with addictive ingredients like caffeine and sugar, making them uniquely enjoyable and leading to cravings. This article reviews soda addiction, its symptoms and side effects, and how to prevent or stop it.

www.healthline.com

Can you be addicted to soda?

While soda can easily cure a sweet tooth or give you the burst of energy you need to finish out the day, it can also become addicting.

wexnermedical.osu.edu

What Is a Soda Addiction?

This article explores the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of soda addiction, as well as the impact of soda consumption on your health.

www.verywellmind.com

 

[yeseye]

Poison!
The equivalent of drinking out of your toilet bowl.
You need to cut down and then cut it out altogether.
Go and see your Doctor.

 

[Barcon]

Isn't aspartame the stuff that causes anal leakage?
I probably drink two cans of coke a year and I can't even drink the sugar free stuff.
One sip of a rum and coke in Antigua a couple of years ago and I spat it back into the glass.
Try and ween yourself off it and stick to water and ale.

 

[BlueHammer85]

Isn't rubican full of sugar though? That's what I'm trying to avoid.

Falvoured sparkling water still contains sweeteners and not good for you - but a much better alternative to fizzy drinks and coke as a way of weaning off it

Only real drink that’s good for you is Water

 

[madloaf]

Falvoured sparkling water still contains sweeteners and not good for you - but a much better alternative to fizzy drinks and coke as a way of weaning off it

Only real drink that’s good for you is Water

And beer

 

[Looby blue]

Poison!
The equivalent of drinking out of your toilet bowl.
You need to cut down and then cut it out altogether.
Go and see your Doctor.

Go and see your doctor, are you being serious?

 

[BlueHammer85]

And beer

(Non alcoholic) actually is healthy’ish

 

[madloaf]

(Non alcoholic) actually is healthy’ish

Where is the dislike button when you need one. ;)

 

[dublinblue12]

Coke zero i thought was the one with no sugar or caffeine? Worse things to be putting in body im sure

 

[FogBlueInSanFran]

I'd go see a pepsychologist.

Two pages and no puns yet? Bluemoon is slipping.