I drank an NA beet several weeks ago and am not sure if that was a slip? It did have .05% alcohol. I realized today I have been emotionally drained and struggling a lot since about that time. Some of this due to working too much overtime. Any thoughts?
Thanks!
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Hi Amy! I am not familiar with the NA beet drink? I would ask you what your motive was in drinking it and if it wasn’t to party then I think it’s ok.
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Meant to say “beer”! Haha not beet! It was to enjoy a relaxing social time with friends. It definitely wasn’t partying like the partying in the drinking days! I think next time though I will order a completely non alcoholic drink.
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Did you go out and get hammered? If you drank one NA beer, I wouldn’t sweat it.
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An NA has less than some of the foods we eat. No reason to beat yourself up. It’s all good
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Did the experience trigger cravings or euphoric recall? NAs can be problematic for some people, but it's not a problem if it's not a problem. I'm a beer-lover (I like beets, too) so I'm leery of NAs, but it seems like it's not an issue for you.
Simon's right about the alcohol content. If it's not triggering, don't sweat it. If it is, be gentle with yourself and process it with your sponsor.
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Same here! I’ve steered fully clear of any NA beers because I genuinely loved beer (before it destroyed everything, of course!) and I’m fearful it would trigger me. To each their own!
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Truth
But let's look at the GAME PEOPLE ARE PLAYING WITH THEMSELVES. You tell yourself you got away with something. You are opening a door that needs to be shut. A ALCOHOLIC MIND IS JUST THAT. A PERSON WILL CREATE A LURKING NOTION THAT ONE DAY I CAN DRINK LIKE A NORMAL DRINKER. A LOT OF PEOPLE EARLY IN RECOVERY PLAY THIS GAME WITH THERE MIND. PEOPLE SAY WELL IM SOBER THOUGH... BEING SOBER DOESN'T EQUAL RECOVERY. . TODAY I'M IN YEAR 37. AND I DON'T PLAY THE GAME WITH MY MIND...... MIDDLE STAGE WETBRAIN ALCOHOLIC WITH A DRUG PROBLEM... AND IM GOING TO HAVE A NEAR BEER. IN THE DOCTORS OPINION EXPLAINS THAT'S A DELUSIONAL THINKER....
Unless it triggered a relapse, I personally wouldn't worry about it at all. Mouthwash has more alcohol in it.
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NA beer would be extremely dangerous for me, but motives and intentions are what I would look at. I've been dating again recently, and on several occasions have found myself in a bar/restaurant. What are my motives? Going to try and get to know a woman better. It says in the Big Book to be leery of situations where we might be trying to steal some vicarious pleasure from others. I couldn't go anywhere near a bar in early sobriety, and had to steer clear of people who were intoxicated. If you go to wet places often enough, you're going to get wet. To answer your question though, only you can do that. To thine own self be true, and you have to figure out your intent and motives. Figure it out and move on, lingering or dwelling on this would take me out and is part of my alcoholic mind. Praying for you! 