The Diet Soda Wasn’t the Problem—It Was Me

I used to reach for diet soda every afternoon, telling myself it was a harmless swap. Zero calories, zero guilt—at least, that’s what I wanted to believe. But the craving never faded. If anything, it got louder. I’d stare at the can, then at my reflection, wondering why I was still hungry, still restless, still searching for something I couldn’t name. The label promised control, but my mind spun with numbers and what-ifs. Some nights, I’d drink two, then three, just to quiet the urge. But the emptiness always came back, sharper than before. Maybe it was never about the soda. Maybe it was about needing to feel full—of something, anything, for once. #Health #Diet #FoodGuilt