Might as well face it, you’re addicted to… pleasure? (Day 85)

It seems one or two people were tickled pink by yesterday’s sinister-sounding “Addiction” title for a blog-post that was basically about me being unable to stay away from chocolate. It got me thinking and I decided to do some research, because after all, isn’t sugar a highly addictive substance?  Isn’t it as bad as cocaine […]

When you dive into the feelings of addiction (Day 84)

Today was just plain weird. I drove Alex to a small craft fair in Blarney and then had the rest of the day to myself until I collected him at 4 pm.  And it was one of those days where I sank down into an intolerable state of unease. I had a scone and peppermint […]

The Beast is Still Strong… sugar cravings (Day 58)

I came home from work this evening and had a cup of tea, and as I relaxed over Instagram, sipping on the hot rooi bos brew, boy oh boy did I crave something sweet. My head swirled with thoughts of Cadbury’s Dairy Milk Chocolate, sweet custard creams, crunchy caramel slices, rich soft brownies… The devil […]