Jacked Up on Coke
Ugh, what to write about? There is a lot going on but not too much to write about. It doesn’t seem like many of my fellow bloggers are writting either though. Hmmmmm, okay … how’s this …
We had a lovely church business meeting lastnight. Afterwards, we stopped for coffee with the Miller’s and the Schultz’s. While ordering coffee I said, “Decaff please.” Dan Miller seemed surprised so I said, “Always decaff. I’ve been clean almost two years now.” He asked what was up with that, so I explained that I had been addicted to caffeine. We then got interrupted by our kids and the conversation ended there, so here’s my story and a question.
I’d wake up and have to have a Coke. I’d have a Coke and several refills at lunch. I’d have a Coke at dinner, if not them I’d have to have one before bed or I’d wake up with a splitting headache. (Yes, I do own stock in Coca-Cola.) I started to get headaches more and more often during the day. So one time when I was sick in bed I went cold turkey. I slept through the withdrawal headaches for a few days and have avoided caffeinated beverages since — except for one week at the beach which I paid for with another set of withdrawal headaches.
Many people stigmatize smokers because of their addiction — even claim that it is a sin. I know it isn’t healthy but we all do things that aren’t particularly healthy. Is an addiction a sin in and of itself? If yes, why does caffeine addiction get a free pass? Remember, admitting it is the first step.
September 27th, 2005 at 4:39 pm
I gave up coffee about 4 months ago… about to work on carbonated beverages
September 27th, 2005 at 4:51 pm
No, no, no. You’re supposed to say, “Hello. I’m Esh and I’m addicted to caffeine.”
September 28th, 2005 at 8:16 am
I would say if your addiction of choice becomes an idol in your life, then it treads on the area of sin. Before that point, it just might be plain unhealthy. Once again we come to the point of balance in one’s life.
I find my remarks humorous in that I am a mostly caffeine free person due to medical reasons, with the exception of the sweet tea I am sipping on today. Its the cheapest drink at the local coffee shop our church bible studies in. In the end I am addicted to frugality.
September 28th, 2005 at 9:15 am
How does one know if an addiction has become an idol?
September 29th, 2005 at 8:54 am
IMO - when the source of addiction steals praise and adoration from God and becomes your hope for living. I could unpack that, but I’d hate for this to end up looking like a GF blog. F)
October 1st, 2005 at 6:00 pm
drinking coffee - an act of worship.
October 2nd, 2005 at 1:25 am
Okay…what about these verses:1 Corinthians 3:161 Corinthians 6:15-20Do these apply when we’re talking about substances that we intake that unnecessarily harm our bodies? Or, do they only apply to the use of the body for sex? I’ve heard arguments for both interpretations. I think there can be a harmony between the two…
October 2nd, 2005 at 1:26 am
*sigh* my beautiful <ul> for those references is no more…