Staying Sober This Christmas and New Year
Christmas shopping, spending money you canât afford, queues, crowds, may all induce stress and make drinking or using drugs very appealing; previously we used drugs and alcohol to cope with stress, didnât we? Avoid the shops at busy times, shop online, try discount shopping or minimising the quantity of pressies you buy will reduce stress on your bank account and wellbeing and make it just a little easier to cope with life without resorting to drugs or alcohol.
Avoiding all celebrations is not particularly realistic, however if you host the party you can set the tone. Serving a variety of mocktails, fruit juices, great food and canapes sets the tone and great fun can be had by all with no lapses, hangovers and drunken rows to manage.
We know that we need support to maintain and sustain our recovery; people who care about us and are personally strong in their recovery or who are not addicted. Maintain attendance at your meetings, whatever the flavour and if/when things feel stressful, call, text or get together with at least one person you feel comfortable with and can rely on for support and encouragement.
Knowing your personal triggers and avoiding them is imperative in addiction treatment and recovery. Unfortunately, thatâs not always easy at his time of year, as family members, celebrations and Christmas related stress may be triggers themselves. If you canât completely avoid these triggers, minimise their impact by spending time talking with supportive and positive people rather than those who you know will induce stress and make the use of substances feel appealing
Spend time with supportive and encouraging people, your spouse or partner, family member or a good friend. During potentially stressful times, spend time with someone who loves and supports you. Life is harder when done alone, it induces isolatory behaviours and loneliness and makes substances more appealing. Stressful situations are easier when experienced with supportive friends, family and/or loved ones, thereby reducing the likelihood of lapse. Amanda.
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Christmas shopping, spending money you canât afford, queues, crowds, may all induce stress and make drinking or using drugs very appealing; previously we used drugs and alcohol to cope with stress, didnât we? Avoid the shops at busy times, shop online, try discount shopping or minimising the quantity of pressies you buy will reduce stress on your bank account and wellbeing and make it just a little easier to cope with life without resorting to drugs or alcohol.
Avoiding all celebrations is not particularly realistic, however if you host the party you can set the tone. Serving a variety of mocktails, fruit juices, great food and canapes sets the tone and great fun can be had by all with no lapses, hangovers and drunken rows to manage.
We know that we need support to maintain and sustain our recovery; people who care about us and are personally strong in their recovery or who are not addicted. Maintain attendance at your meetings, whatever the flavour and if/when things feel stressful, call, text or get together with at least one person you feel comfortable with and can rely on for support and encouragement.
Knowing your personal triggers and avoiding them is imperative in addiction treatment and recovery. Unfortunately, thatâs not always easy at his time of year, as family members, celebrations and Christmas related stress may be triggers themselves. If you canât completely avoid these triggers, minimise their impact by spending time talking with supportive and positive people rather than those who you know will induce stress and make the use of substances feel appealing
Spend time with supportive and encouraging people, your spouse or partner, family member or a good friend. During potentially stressful times, spend time with someone who loves and supports you. Life is harder when done alone, it induces isolatory behaviours and loneliness and makes substances more appealing. Stressful situations are easier when experienced with supportive friends, family and/or loved ones, thereby reducing the likelihood of lapse. Amanda.
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