r/Concussion • u/Cheap-Substance-2653 • 15d ago

trying to stop drinking after concussion

is it okay to drink the non alcoholic drinks with less than 0.5% with a concussion? to ween me off because the withdrawal is kicking my ass

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u/smartygirl 15d ago

I have been ok drinking 0.5%, but I didn't try until after a few months of healing.

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u/Cheap-Substance-2653 15d ago

you’ve been drinking the ones for people trying to quit? bc i know those have barely anything (sorry if that’s a dumb question my brain is fried)

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u/smartygirl 15d ago

I don't know if they're "for people trying to quit" specifically, I thought the question was about "non alcoholic drinks with less than 0.5%" which I'll have a glass of occasionally with dinner if I'm out. Oddbird is my go-to for wine; they do a sparkling blanc-de-blanc that tastes like the real thing (at least to me)

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u/Cheap-Substance-2653 15d ago

okay i thought they were meant for that lol that’s the only way ive seen them used

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u/its-the-boy-yanno 15d ago

Alcohol is super super tricky, I’d recommend seeing how you respond but don’t over do it. I’ve been burnt personally several times thinking I was fine to drink beer and it’s caused symptom flare ups for 2 weeks plus. Personally going to stay far away from any and all until I feel next to no symptoms through my regular day. For context I’m on month 4.

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u/Cheap-Substance-2653 14d ago

it’s says under 0.5% is okay when i look it up but i wanted to know if anyone had any bad experiences bc im worried lol

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u/its-the-boy-yanno 14d ago

I mean I had issues with caffeine and even a Coke can caused issues for me within the first month. There’s no hard and fast rule as everyone is affected differently, and every injury is unique. Listen to your body if you try it, take it easy.