Posted by Racer on June 28, 2005, at 14:53:58
In reply to does diet soda make depression/anxiety worse?, posted by Jen Star on June 26, 2005, at 23:53:37
Aspartame has been shown to worsen depression a lot. So much so, in fact, that the study I found was stopped after only a short time because the participants were so much worse. I can tell you right now that I felt a heck of a lot better once I cut way down on diet soda. And I can feel the difference when I have more than usual.
At least, I think I can. Problem is, to be fair, I only have more than usual if I'm already more "symptomatic" than usual -- when there's a stressor, or I'm anxious, etc.
I haven't seen anything about Splenda, but I guess I would recommend experimenting, since your mileage will vary. Maybe you're sensitive to Splenda, maybe you're not. The only way to find out is to try eliminating it for a week or so and see how you feel.
If you do, let us know your results, 'K?
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