I started drinking my first can of Recess around 2 p.m. Around 2:15 p.m., I noted that I felt calmer than usual, but I quickly wrote it off as a placebo effect (although it should be noted that any placebo with the ability to make me feel calmer is still a welcome one . . . at least in my book). But by 2:40 p.m., as I made my way through the entirety of the Grapefruit Tangerine can, I was undeniably happier. Alone in my apartment, I felt myself settling into a really good mood.
I understand that drinks like these may seem frustrating or silly to people, especially when there are so many other products out there that can alter your mood in a much more drastic way — inhibiting your senses and altering your mindset. But speaking as someone whose body does not physically allow them to escape the realm of sobriety, Recess offers a brief but welcome relief. A calmness that, at the very least, offers some comfort and gives me a way to participate in the uniquely social behavior that often comes with drinking. At the very least, I would encourage you to give Recess a try, and know that on the off chance it doesn't make you feel better, it definitely won't make you feel worse!
