Leahe

I am a newcomer here. I quit drinking on New Years day after my first DWI, and three weeks later, a close friend of mine died of cirrhosis of the liver. I have my ups and downs, but get depressed during the winter. I found other things to drink as alternatives, such as coffee, dandelion tea, green tea, monster energy drinks, carrot juice, mineral water and ginger ale. So far that has been working. It has been almost three months, and I attend a local AA meeting on Wednesdays. Anyone come up with herbal remedies and alternatives to alcohol?

Leahe

SoberLeigh

Welcome to SR, Leahe, and congratulations on your sobriety.

I am sorry to hear about your friend.

My alternative to alcohol is sparkling water - very refreshing.

Again, welcome.

Leahe

Yes, I agree that sparkling water is refreshing. I just call it mineral water for some reason.

SoberLeigh

Of the poll choices, I chose coffee!!!!

Leahe

Thank you SoberLeigh. It was real sad. I am 45 years old, and he was only a few months younger than me. Game is not worth the candle is what they say. Meaning, I don't want to die like that.

Leahe

I am just learning the logistics of posting, and sometimes my internet crashes.

Leahe

I "always" have to have my cup of coffee in the morning. I work two jobs.

SoberLeigh

So very sad, indeed. Tragic.

least

I chose coffee, which I like, tho my favorite beverage is orange juice.

IN2Q

from the choices its juice for me, but usually water

Mainecoonmama

Same with me 100%

If I'm going to a situation where I know I'll be offered booze or tap water, I'll bring my own juice.

I also like the occasional sprite.

Done4today

Welcome Leahe, sorry to hear about your friend. Sounds like you have a good plan set for you and it's working. Glad you're here and keep coming back as they say. Good luck and many prayers

gettingsmarter

Sparking Water and those little flavor squirter bottles and some real lemon are very tasty with lots of ice.

Grymt

for some years now I've only drunk water (filtered because it is more platable than plain tap water around here. I'll be drinking only rainwater once I have a tank. Hang on aminute, over Christmas I got a bit carried away and drank sparkling mineral water with apple juice. If I'm feeling particularly lavish I might squeeze a bit of lime into that and even add a sprig of mint. At that time I found (again) that not all bottled mineral waters are the same nor are all apple juices. I preferred the sparkling Italian waters and pressed organic apple juice without additives.

Forward12

Diet pepsi for myself, wish there was an option :-p

stillsleeping

Hi Leaha
Cant really drink sugar or caffeine so it's sparkling water for me, the cheap stuff from Tesco's.

2ndhandrose

Welcome Leahe

I am so sorry about your friend.

I drink coffee in the morning, Ginger or Mint herbal teas in the afternoon, and for a treat I like soda water, either plain or with a squeeze of lime, and if I am in a very festive mood, I would mix it with Cranberry juice.

I went out for a nice dinner with family and had a "hand crafted soda" Grapefruit and Lavender!! It was delish!

VigilanceNow

So sorry for your loss :-( death can be a huge wake-up call... It's real!

For drinks, I like lemon water! Vitamin A. I also make a ginger drink with lime and a bit of habanero pepper. So good!

2ndhandrose

Now that sounds tasty! Yum!!

Harryho

So many great suggestions! Gotta have my cuppa, but also found some great flavoured syrups, my favourite is ginger and lemongrass I mix with club soda and lemon wedges for special occasions. I also got some beautiful drinking glasses, not wine glasses, just lovely tall crystal glasses.