What does everyone think of Loosid promoting "mocktail" usage? I personally think it should be removed. Mocktails can easily trigger relapse response. I really can't drink orange juice, it immediately reminds me of 1.75L of Tito's vodka, my DRINK of choice. Even NA beer is a poor choice for a lifelong alcoholic, it instantly brings back glorified memories of using.
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Andy…. This is ironic because the word mocktail always sounded sooooo silly to my ears…. Why not just call it a beverage….. a drink…..??
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I agree Andy. Not a good idea.
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I agree….it can be a trigger. When I read the profiles of the community and see the mocktails, my mind goes to the days of my drinking. I personally did not list anything in that category.
I haven't either
I’m good with ordering a seltzer water with a splash of cranberry and a lime at a social event, work event, wedding, etc. I went to a comedy club that had a 2 drink minimum not too long ago. They had an extensive mocktail list. I tried something and it was horrible. For me it’s not a trigger, but alcohol is somewhere between #3 and #5 or on my DOC list.
Yeah. Vodka is my #3. Opiate/Heroin #1. Benzos #2.
You like the good stuff too
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We had the annual work holiday party last Friday. It was open bar. I drank my usual Cokes. I had a couple people ask me if I wanted mocktails? In my head I said you mean juice or soda or pop or seltzer with some flavoring? But out loud I just said “no thanks”.
People don’t in my world don’t understand, probably can’t even conceptualize not drinking. It’s a foreign concept, un-American even. They really seem to think I’d feel less awkward pretending to drink than just having a good old cola cola.
I smile and chuckle a little. Because I know that nobody wants to see the old version of me. If they think there helping no reason not to smile. I’m not changing their minds and they won’t change mine.
My world is better without alcohol. Near bears and Mocktails are interesting to me. .
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Ginger ale and La Croix are “mocktails” that I actually enjoy. I don’t feel tempted because of them. I’m almost 5 years sober.
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