Hello ... My name is Pfrog and I'm a SugarHolic ...

Hi Pfrog! And everyone else!

Lol!!! I've said the same thing for a long time. I definitely think there's a family component to it. I learned my addictive habits (hiding, lying, binging) early on from my mother, who was also an alcoholic and a smoker, and still struggles with lifelong depression. I've got the depression and a sugar jones that is outta this world. My first cousin brought up the concept of sugar addiction to me about 17-18 years ago (her dad was also an alcoholic, as is our mothers' brother). I've thought about it on and off ever since, but only in the last few years have I gotten serious about examining this, and taking baby steps to do something about it.

In 2012, I quit for several months, and was amazed at the changes in my behavior, thought processes and lack of mood swings. I thought, "Oh, all this time I figured all of this was ME, and it was sugar!! Who knew???" I haven't been able to sustain a quit that long since. It's amazing and terrifying to watch the addictive thinking at work, even right after I've had a raging blow up at my daughter, which I'm convinced is triggered by sugar.

I've started tracking No Sugar days, and manage at least a few per week. This winter hasn't helped (I'm in the great white north where we've had record snows and cold), and my lack of activity is even more damaging. I'm happy to find this thread, and others who recognize this challenge.

Thank you!!!!