For the past few years, I've been drinking several cans or bottles of Diet Coke a day. Upwards of a liter, most days. I know, all of the chemicals in Diet Coke can't be good for you, but I enjoy the ice cold carbonated taste, and at least it won't give me diabetes.
Anyway, for whatever reason, I haven't had any caffeine for the past two days. I woke up this morning with a terrible headache, and no desire to leave the pitch-black basement where I was sleeping. I also had trouble sleeping last night. After leaving the house to do some yard work, I felt no better. I stopped at a gas station on the way home to fill the tank, and picked up a two-liter of Diet Coke. I've drank about half of it now. Surprisingly, my headache is completely gone now, and I feel like going outside and hitting the grill.
Coincidence? Ever since I was a kid, my grandparents have warned me about drinking too much Caffeine. They've always told me it was addicting, but I never believed that it had actual withdrawal symptoms. I guess it's confirmed, in my case at least. Drinking large amount of Caffeine doesn't even mess with my sleeping habits anymore. Anyway, I'm not entirely convinced that it's a bad thing. I'm still debating whether I should quit...
Do YOU think Caffeine is actually addicting?Am I the only one with an experience like this?