newHampshire603

Hello! Just wanted to share something that really helps when I have an urge to drink.

I buy a small can (9oz I think?) of redbull, get a glass with ice in it, pour half the redbull in it. I'll sip on it slowly, watching tv, and my craving for alcohol just goes away!

Of course this isn't a 100% method and won't work every single time, but something about it just really works for me!

It's got to be a mental thing, but maybe it can work for you too?? That'd be great!

Chris

Twinings

Could be the sugar

Have a read up on the connections between sugar/alcohol/relapse.

Swaps

So you don't drink the sugar-free red bull?

newHampshire603

Hmmm I think it's the fact that it's more 'potent' than regular soda, like you're not suppose to drink a lot of it. I also really like the taste.

I should try the sugar free one! Wonder if it tastes the same?

KateL

If it works for you then that's fab. I would probably be running around like a toddler x

karate

Mine is Gatorade ,apple schnapple ,pineapple Fanta .

Decaff coffee in the evenings works good too .

Bostonsportsfan

Red bull makes me think of Jager bombs lol.

Glad it works for you though.

newHampshire603

Thanks everyone!
Ha, Bostonsportsman, I never was into those so it's not a problem!
Btw go Celts! Went to my first game ever this year, was loads of fun!

Bostonsportsfan

Celtics games are a lot of fun.

I'm guessing you live in New Hampshire?

newHampshire603

Yup! Great place, I did live in boston for a year, but it's so expensive!

Bostonsportsfan

Cool

I live 10 minutes outside Portland.

JTBIV

New England in the house! Where in NH you from bud? I'm in Concord.

newHampshire603

Good 'ol Manchvegas, I'm sure it's just as cold, if not colder up in concord today! Haha, stay warm!

quitter13

Spent the first 29 years of my life in MA before moving to CA. Looking forward to watching the Pats playoff game on Saturday and actually remembering the entire game! I'm a huge sports fan and it's sad that I have can't truly remember all the details and remember the moments of the 2004 World Series or the 2001 Super Bowl and don't even get me started on the parades

Bostonsportsfan

I live about an hour from Concord. Have gone there quite a few times.

newHampshire603

What part of Cali? I lived in LA for 3 years, nice and warm haha.
Can't wait for the pats this year, and don't worry, you've got plentyyyyy of games ahead of you to create new memories!

Concord's nice, especially that tiny sub shop 'the yellow submarine' easily the best subs I've ever had!

Thepatman

I constantly drink something, mostly bubbly lemon mineral water. I need the bubbles, they create the Beer sensation in my mouth. Need the bubbles bad. LOL!

newHampshire603

Makes sense to me! If we can trick our minds, to ease the stress or craving, sounds good to me!

quitter13

LA. Been here for 8 years. Weather in January is definitely easier to deal with but I still miss home

quitter13

I've been going through at least 6 cans of seltzer per day since I quit. Almost getting as bad as my booze habit lol