So as you guys know it’s the playoffs so my brother came to my house cuz I have the big screen watch football he knows that I’m getting sober so he came with non-alcoholic beer I’m a little confused how I feel about it haven’t drank one I just don’t know that’s cheating I love the fact that he bought non-alcoholic beer he was thinking about me I guess what do you guys think
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I love that he was being supportive 
For me I think it would just trigger me to drink again. Everyone is different though and I’ve read about others drinking it. Don’t let it mess with your mind 
Y’all enjoy your football watching
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That is so nice of your bro to think of you, he sounds like a lovely fella! In the summer I usually have some NA lagers in the fridge and if I fancy a drink I have one. And this Xmas I tried no-secco NA Prosecco and it was lovely to toast and to drink. It didn’t trigger me but everyone is different. Enjoy the game lads! 
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It’s different opinions about that matter. It triggers some, others like me are just fine with it. I personally discovered that I actually don’t like the taste of beer while trying the non alcoholic one, except for maybe to special kinds of food. But I’m a fan of the Nosecco (Non alcoholic prosecco) probably because champagne was my go to drink for years. It doesn’t trigger me to drink and I only do it on special occasions. I don’t consider it cheating, but as a great option for me instead of alcohol.
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I think thats lovely, I am finding them helpful and they dont make me want any alcohol.
Also I really enjoyed this podcast about habits: https://drchatterjee.com/how-to-build-good-habits-and-break-bad-ones-with-james-clear/
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The fact your family is super supportive of your journey is amazing.
For some its difficult, for others its like hey I’m just socializing as I was just a different drink.
I dont know if I could do AF never tried it.
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in early recovery I tried it on and off but now I’m more focused I don’t feel it has a part to play. I don’t snort flour instead of cocaine and I don’t inject chicken stock instead of heroin.
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I’d go with, “Thank you for the support, that’s really thoughtful. Honestly though, it kind of tastes like ass, so I might take a pass and have a soda. 
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So I tried one didn’t feel like going to store and buying a 12-pack it fell just like a soda in my hand plus I was more interested in the game was kind of hesitant at first I think it’s just a big mind f*** thank you guys for your opinions stay strong enjoy some football
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Well, it’s pretty darn cool he brought you non-alcoholic beer. For me, I will not touch it. I believe it would just just lead me back to the real stuff.
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I think it’s great that he’s thinking about you and I have found a couple decent AF/NA IPA’s. They’re not for everyone though.
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First of all, congrats on day 10! Also, super nice of your bro to bring the NA beer - huge sign of support.
I think in a non-Covid world where I was traveling all the time, taking clients out drinking, etc, a non-alcoholic option would be helpful so I don’t have to explain myself to clients. I did that when I was first pregnant and hadn’t told me work yet.
It’s great you could have one and not feel triggered! I’ve finished a 12-pack of seltzer in 1.5 days…
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A friend recently observed I still have a drinking problem. That I almost always have a beverage, usually water or sparkling water if not my morning coffee.
Whatever. Color me hydrated! 
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