How to Stay Sober During the Holidays
With the holiday season quickly approaching, there will be endless parties, dinners, and celebrations with friends and family. Before attending joyous events you may experience anxiety and stress over how you will be able to maintain sobriety when temptations are present.
I t is important to understand that although the temptations may be there, you do not have to give in, and there are actions you can take to ensure that you stay on the sober path. This exciting time of the year shouldn’t cause you to panic about your recovery. Banyan Detox Boca Raton shares the best tips on how to help you stay sober during the holidays, so you can still enjoy the festivities with your loved ones.
Communicate with your Counselor
Let your sponsor know that you will be attending upcoming holiday events, so that they help you prepare before you go. If you are feeling overwhelmed or nervous once there, give them a call immediately, so they can talk you through it and calm you down. Utilizing your sober support system is an important part of maintaining your sobriety.
Before attending joyous events you may experience anxiety and stress over how you will be able to maintain sobriety when temptations are present.
Keep a Non-alcoholic Beverage in Hand
You may be surrounded by people drinking at holiday events and feel a pressure to fit in. We suggest that you hold a non-alcoholic beverage in your hand at all times to avoid being offered a drink. Typically, people who don’t know you are in recovery will offer you a drink out of common party courtesy; This pressure may be too much for you to handle, and the illusion of you drinking will help calm your nerves and prevent you from being asked if you want a drink.
Have an Excuse to Leave
Have an Excuse to Leave If you are ever feeling uncomfortable or overwhelmed during a holiday party, it’s okay for you to get up and leave. Kindly tell the guests you are leaving; we suggest that you drive to the event yourself so you can leave at any point . There will be situations in recovery were you will have to evaluate how to put your personal well being first. You are not being selfish by leaving an uncomfortable situation. You have to do what is right for your recovery.
This is the best time of the year, and you can stay sober during the holidays while enjoying all festivities surrounded by your friends and family. Contact Banyan Detox Boca Raton today to learn more about our treatment programs!
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