Too much Pepsi this afternoon

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I compulsively consumed a great deal of Pepsi between noon and 6pm today. I don’t know what made me do such a dumb thing. Perhaps I wished the caffeine could be alcohol, so that overindulgence in it could make me oblivious drunk. I think I wanted to disappear for a while. I’ve been under stress again what with dreading another therapy attempt. Should I just forget about giving talk therapy another try? I had such a traumatizing experience with it this spring and summer. And yet I feel it is my “duty” to see a therapist. I’m beginning to agree with @zeno et al that talk therapy is useless in treating sz.

Your feedback is appreciated. Thank you.

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I’m of the belief that any cures for schizophrenia are going to be physiological, not psychological, but talk therapy may help a bit. Placebo effect, perhaps?

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Yes. I believe I substituted caffeine for alcohol, which could be a warning sign of “relapse.” Scary stuff.

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Please moderate your soda intake. Too much soda can lower brain pH, which is tied to a worsening of symptoms.

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Probably it’s better to do no soda at all. Thanks for the info.

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Why was therapy traumatising? I have my first proper appointment tomorrow, and I am not sure if I am going to like it very much.

I spend my time trying to forget the past as I get flashbacks a lot, and they really piss me off.

I think it’s going to be a waste of my time and theirs. The only issue is my psychiatrist had to fight hard for me to get to see this person, so I kinda feel like I also have a ‘duty’ to go…

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Then I apologize for fueling your own doubts. Some people swear by the virtues of talk therapy.

The last therapist I had made me insecure about some things. I’d rather not go into details here. But long and short is I ended up filing a grievance against her.

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i find myself doing the same when i buy the 2liter bottles.cans are better for portion control.if i could just switch t water. at least i drink water when i work.

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No problem, I understand if you don’t want to chat about it.

Don’t worry, I have had my doubts previously. I just know my pdoc will be angry with me if I refuse the treatment after only an assessment and one appointment.

That sucks. Perhaps it was just the therapist? Sorry I don’t really get the whole talking about stuff thing, as I am used to just being given pills and get on with it.

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I never got the impression that this therapist particularly liked me as a person, nor anybody, really. I wasn’t alone in not liking her, either. Yes it had to do with this individual.

Best wishes in your own endeavor. I hope it goes well for you.

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Thanks.

I hope if you do re-engage, it’s a better person you feel more comfortable with.

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I love Pepsi its my favourite fizzy drink :slight_smile:
I personally think its worth it talk therapy as long as u don’t feel paranoid and feel comfortable to be open with the therapist. I’m in a different place to the last time I did CBT now so I will give it a second chance

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