Asklemmy

Water.

Okay, so this isn’t actually about hydration, it’s about the fact that SSRIs commonly cause dry mouth as a side effect due to anticholinergic effects which reduce saliva release Some SSRIs are worse than others, and older TCAs are worse still. But OP is not dehydrated.

Water is great for hydration, but it is unfortunately not very effective at managing dry mouth due to these side effects. Flavoured beverages typically work better because they promote saliva release.

I would suggest OP add something with a sour note to their water, like lemon or lime juice which are unsweetened and have effectively no caloric component. Alternatively even just a splash of carbonated water will also work as the bubbles are irritants and will similarly stimulate saliva release.

Water.

Honestly not sure what's wrong with water.

Unless you live in Flint?

Huge fan of water, personally. I drink literally a gallon of it every day. Usually more.

Cold water

Water. Cold brew black or green tea if I'm feeling frisky.

Soda water. That I get from my tap and fizz in my Sodastream machine.

Right now, two entirely different beverage gatekeeping factions are gasping and clutching their pearls. Suck it, pearl-clutchers. Or don't, because this one's mine.

It’s a bit psychopathic but if you know you need electrolytes, can’t really beat a little salt in some water. Like just a pinch.

Best part is it’s nearly free!

Straight chilled water.

If I need extra hydration aka eletrolytes, I either put pure electrolytes in it or a flavored powder like Liquid IV.

I like water. It sounds boring, but for me, it's enough to hydrate.

Gatorade mixed with seltzer and vodka.

BRAWNDO

generally ice water, but i also like Pocari sweat if its on hand.

For long term hydration:

• Alcohol free beer (non-American, preferably German-style, cold)

• water (little lower than room temp)

• unsweetened tea (cold)

For quick hydration:

• sparkling water (littler lower than room temp)

• sparkling water with lemon (not fridge cold but cold)

Oh, and no ice cubes.

Wa'uh

Ice cold water with a slice of lemon.

Unsweet tea. Wife has made green tea for the last few batches, liking that even more.

If I'm outdoors, kayaking or hiking or whatever, I carry frozen water.

Ordinarily I just drink water, but if I feel myself being actually dehydrated then coconut water followed up by actual water.

Coconut water.

I honestly don't think there's anything as refreshing as a glass of water at 10°C. Sure, sodas or electrolyte drinks like Gatorade are nice, but it really doesn't hit the same.

I prefer water, but my wife really likes Body Armor. Specifically a Tropical/Pineapple flavor.

mostly just water but if I need electrolytes I've found most pre-made powders, tablets, or drinks are too sweet, more so if they use alternative sweeteners like Stevia. so, I found a place that sells electrolyte powder, unsweetened and unflavoured, and mix it up myself with some water, lemon juice, and a bit of Stevia. much better than the premade mixes.

although I do like pocari sweat as a rare thing. you can buy that as a powder online, but the local asian market sells cans of it so I keep a few around.

Cream of Earl Grey black tea if before 3pm.

If after 3pm, A Bourbon-flavoured rooibos.

If after 8pm, its not just bourbon flavoured anymore.

Hammer fizz is the best but it is low sugar.

Propel/Gatorade Zero powder drink mixes. No specific flavor.

Pack of 10 costs as much as 1 regular Gatorade bottle. More cost effective.

I like to drink Body Armor when I'm cycling or riding my motorcycle on a hot day.

This is a very hot take but milk. I get straight bullied for it by my friends and family but atleast I have the excuse of a medical reason.

For me, milk is incredibly hydrating and satisfying to drink. Genuine pick me up in the mornings, the coldness is refreshing but I've had water at that temp and it isn't the same. Its like my head clears and suddenly I am awake. I think the reason for this is a mixture. I drank a lot of milk as a kid, especially in the mornings because water tasted gross (only in the morning), so it could partly just be nostalgic or comforting but also it satisfies my cravings. However, I chug that shit, the glass is gone in less than a second, so perhaps its the coldness mixed with how fast I am drinking it just waking me up idk.

My medical reason is that I piss all my calcium away so I am constantly craving it

An americano. when particularly thirsty, an americano with water on the side.

Boulder salt.

Cherry Lime Gatorlyte (the white one)

So refreshing. A couple sips on a hot day and I feel rehydrated.