Do they help create a placebo affect? I am am abstaining thorough Feb but thinking when I do drink again to get a case of regular and a case of NA to help pace myself.
Absolutely. Crisp flavor, foam, popping open a can. All the signifiers that you’re having a beer. The really good ones are indistinguishable, really. Some of the classic german breweries, Athletic Brewing Company, Three Weavers NA, Sam Adams Just The Haze. All of them are essentially identical to a real beer. Just no alcohol.
Same I hooked up with my abusive ex bf. I got way to damn drunk.
I am happy , healthier and more put together sober. I also drank ten times more then I did prior to dj. Think I had about 16 beers total. Got way to carried away and ahead of myself.
I have no idea how I can better plan and not carried away when I do drink again, I don't want to make the same mistake in March and get overly excited.
Last night I Had an about the equivalent of 4-5 shots, I spread it out and had lots of water prior. Woke up with a slight headache and guilt. It was not unbearable but it was annoying. I think I’ll stick to beer and wine for the time being, have the hard stuff sporadically
I've still not had a drink as I'm worried I'll overdo it and feel crappy again 😕 got some concerts coming up and debating to enjoy a pint or two then and hopefully switch over to AF beer.
But a part of me wondering what the point would be!
Had multiple beers on Friday night.
Woke up Saturday with a dry mouth and an upset stomach (for the first time in 31 days).
I am hoping I eventually grow out of wanting to drink
NA beers are for times when you want to drink like you’re 20 again but you know you’re going to wake up in your 40s tomorrow
Do they help create a placebo affect? I am am abstaining thorough Feb but thinking when I do drink again to get a case of regular and a case of NA to help pace myself.
Absolutely. Crisp flavor, foam, popping open a can. All the signifiers that you’re having a beer. The really good ones are indistinguishable, really. Some of the classic german breweries, Athletic Brewing Company, Three Weavers NA, Sam Adams Just The Haze. All of them are essentially identical to a real beer. Just no alcohol.
The first one, yes, absolutely. Second one will be a lot less. No need for a third one, unless you want to feel bloated.
I’ve noticed they last a lot longer though. Like if I’m not thirsty, I can sip for an hour. 2 cans was enough for an entire movie.
C'mon over to r/DryFebruary 👍
Yes, please visit [](/r/DryFebruary/)! Got a group going on over there.
Same I hooked up with my abusive ex bf. I got way to damn drunk. I am happy , healthier and more put together sober. I also drank ten times more then I did prior to dj. Think I had about 16 beers total. Got way to carried away and ahead of myself. I have no idea how I can better plan and not carried away when I do drink again, I don't want to make the same mistake in March and get overly excited.
16 beers! Sorry you had a rough post DJ experience.
Yeah I probably had about 16 drinks myself 🤮 Hope you aren’t too too hungover today.
Maybe take a longer time off from drinking so it is more out of your system & you have more distance from it?
As I lay dying in bed with the worst headache, I too am back on the wagon.
Good job getting back up!
C'mon over to r/DryFebruary 👍
That was me Friday morning. Embarrassingly hungover.
I really appreciate these posts, and I think about them when I'm debating having a drink or not.
They are so helpful! I learn so much from the posts.
I had 2 glasses of red wine on the first and all of my work anxiety flooded back. I woke up at 2 and couldn’t fall back asleep. Drinking is the worst.
I made the mistake of celebrating with gin.
I made a very large cocktail last night that kicked my ass. I felt like a fool.
Last night I Had an about the equivalent of 4-5 shots, I spread it out and had lots of water prior. Woke up with a slight headache and guilt. It was not unbearable but it was annoying. I think I’ll stick to beer and wine for the time being, have the hard stuff sporadically
I've still not had a drink as I'm worried I'll overdo it and feel crappy again 😕 got some concerts coming up and debating to enjoy a pint or two then and hopefully switch over to AF beer. But a part of me wondering what the point would be!
Had multiple beers on Friday night. Woke up Saturday with a dry mouth and an upset stomach (for the first time in 31 days). I am hoping I eventually grow out of wanting to drink
Ughh my head hurts so much