I have been using Splenda now for close to three years.  I was on Atkins for several months and, after dropping 70 pounds, my hairdresser noticed that my hair was HALF of what it used to be. I am guessing I just failed to realize it since I deal with my hair all the time.

On an AVERAGE day, I would consume anywhere from 15-20 packets of Splenda. I began to feel paranoid and less patient with my two young children. I was aware of the changes, but I couldn't think of WHY they were occuring. I was eating healthier and drinking healthier. At least I thought so. I was working out two times a day and running 5-10 miles on the weekends. So, why should I feel this way?!

At one point, it was getting WORSE. I had suicidal thoughts. I had morbid thoughts of people hurting my children. I had horrible thoughts of things happening to me or other family members. I was thinking about things that I dreaded and had fears of. I didn't know how to make it stop.  I honestly felt as though I was losing my mind--if I hadn't already.

I spoke to my doctor about it.  He asked me about my lifestyle changes and eating habits. He too could tell I had lost half my hair. As I began to explain about what I was doing, he honed in on the Splenda. He asked how much I was consuming and was floored. The daily allowance he recommends is 4 packets. I was taking 4-5 times that every day!

I have stopped ALL USE of Splenda. That was about eight months ago. My hair is back.  I do not have the "dark cloud" over me. I have energy and do not feel tired, where I used to have energy but felt drained.

I would NEVER recommend this product for anyone's consumption. And, to think I made tea with it and allowed my children to drink it!!"

Thank you L.P. for sharing your story with our visitors.

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