De-Alcoholised Wine

[chrissa1]

Having had problems with alcohol in the past I have been completely abstemious since April and intend to stay that way. However, with Xmas coming up and the fact that the thought of Diet Coke AGAIN for Xmas lunch is making me feel a bit dismal, I've bought some de-alcoholised wine, (0.2%) for the occasion. It is written about in a very good book called "Beat the Booze" and is recommended for pregnant women. Do you Abers think that allowing myself a small taste of wine and it being virtually nil alcohol is OK. I have strong will power and doctor's medication to ensure my continued sobriety. There is no alcohol in my house. Thanks.

[Bathsheba]

Dunno, nokno. It's just a label really, isn't it? All i can tell you is i don't seem to have an "off" switch :-(

[jack daniels]

Hi chrissa1

some lovely concoctions on here

http://www.hintsandthings.co.uk/livingroom/coc ktail3.htm

[cazzz1975]

have to agree with sara, it only takes one innocent sip to start the ball rolling again, I am teetotal and its not a bad old life, there are plenty of alternative drinks.

[Schutzengel]

You could try Eisberg, it's only 1%, non-alcoholic, and tastes really good, it comes in original (white), and rose coloured. Obtainable from Tesco. We have been using it for Christmas and other celebrations for several years, just because we prefer it.

[chrissa1]

Thanks for all your answers Abers. Surely the fact that there is no alcohol in the drink, it won't give the same buzz as it would WITH alcohol, thus would be just like drinking Diet Coke but would taste different, thus there would be no desire to go on and on drinking!!!!

[Bathsheba]

Hi chrissa. Sorry, but i've read that twice now, and i can't follow it, and i've been sober for four years now :-)

[sara3]

can't you just get a buzz from it being Christmas day?

it's a shame that people think they can't enjoy themselves without alcohol.

[chrissa1]

Sorry Bathsheba. What I'm trying to ascertain is........ a real drink of wine would be highly dangerous to my continuing sobriety but a drink with no alcohol, but tasting like it ,wouldn't be dangerous.

Hey no.know, you're quite a card aren't you?????

[Bathsheba]

Aah, I'm with you now chrissa.
Well, like i said earlier- i think it would be dangerous to have that alcoholy taste, but everybody's different, so it's your decision.
Quite like tonic water myself.
Best of luck to you xxx

[Maypole]

Chrissa
Brilliant news that you are sober. Well done and remember what an amazing achievement it is not to be thinking about a drink all the time.
I wont tell you whether I think its right or not, but I will tell you a tale. My ex - husband joined AA because he is a perfectly functioning alcoholic. He got bored with Coke, started on the Schloer, progressed to Kaliber and within a month was drinking like a fish again

[chrissa1]

Thanks for that Maypole.

[abstibus]

chrissa
Look for Norfolk Punch - it's fantastic. You can drink it hot or cold, but just keep it away from your friends or there'll be none left!
http://www.norfolkpunch.com.au/store/norfolk_p unch.html

[cazzz1975]

yes agree with maypole, the taste is enough to get you started again, maybe experiment with other types of fruit drinks avoid alcohol similes even if they are non alcohol, they can become triggers for the real thing. you shouldnt need a buzz for this time of the year, it should be a natural buzz, you have to change your mindset

[Ice.Maiden]

I agree with Cazzz. I used to drink enough spirits to sink a battleship, but now scarcely touch any alcohol. I gave it up when I was pregnant, and the result was horrendous. I had the shakes, and a real longing for a drink - which proved to me just how used my body'd become to having it. That spurred me on even more. I've now realised that you don't need alcohol as a prop to being lively and happy - and no more hangovers or bad stomachs. You might as well cut it out completely chrissa. Good luck.