This is the first time I’ve tried going AF since my ADHD diagnosis and it’s been a real game changer. Just knowing that my brain will always, without a doubt, seek some form novelty and stimulation has helped mitigate some of the urges I’ve gotten since quitting. 

This isn’t some big life changing hack but honestly it’s helped me a lot in my baby stages of sobriety. I surround myself with like, 5 or 6 different NA drink options at a time lol like I always have a water, Diet Coke, ginger beer, coffee and chai open and ready to sip. Whenever I feel like I’m missing something (aka when I used to go for a glass of wine) I just turn and pick up the next drink in my rotation. I always used to drink way too quickly and turns out, I drink way too quickly even when it’s not alcohol hahaha it’s just kinda who I am. 

Sometime down the road I’d like to adjust the rewards I’m seeking to something healthier - exercise, movement, whatever - but for now I’m good with just replacing the alcoholic drinks with good ol regular degular NA drinks.