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Dec 18, 2019 · Christmas is a fun time but can also be very scary - don't isolate yourself off from your networks and friends. If you're concerned about addiction, BBC Action Line has help and support.
- How to go sober at Christmas, from people who know
BBC Newsbeat. For lots of us, alcohol is a big part of...
- How to go sober at Christmas, from people who know
- It's OK to say no. If there's a time when your willpower might be tested, chances are it will happen when people around you are drinking. "I think everyone has a very big fear that you stop drinking and your social life stops," says Tom, who hosts the They Think It's All Sober podcast with Jamie.
- Text ahead and stock up. One way to avoid those awkward conversations or your uncle trying to pour wine into your glass is to let your loved ones know you don't want to drink in advance.
- Remember your reasons. If Kali's feeling tempted to have a drink, she just opens her notes app. "I made a note in my phone of all the reasons why I need to go sober and why I want to stay sober," she says.
- Treat yourself. Jamie and Tom both go for an alcohol-free Pilsner as their Christmas tipple of choice while Kali's more of an alcohol-free wine kind of girl.
Dec 7, 2023 · A sober Christmas refers to celebrating the holiday season without consuming drugs or alcohol. It involves prioritizing sobriety and making conscious choices to avoid substances that can impair judgment and behavior.
Dec 20, 2023 · Helen Camacaro via Getty Images. In November 2019, I began what I hoped would be my fourth and final detox from alcohol. Having been caught up in the cycle of detox, relapse and repeat for...
- Sober ≠ Boring
- Treat It as An Experiment
- Find Some Kind of Connection
- Put Your Recovery First
- Commit, But Don’T Moralise
- Go to Alcoholics Anonymous
A sober Christmas can be daunting, especially if it’s your first one. Addiction therapist Nick Mercer has been sober for the last 30 years, a decision that was the ‘best thing that’s ever happened’, he says. He remembers a time, in those early years of his sobriety, when he realised he didn’t need alcohol to get into the festive spirit. He was stud...
If you are trying to do a sober Christmas for the first time, treat it like an experiment. Maybe you’ll hate it, or find it really hard, but what if you don’t? What if January rolls around, and you feel great? ‘Embarking on sobriety is an adventure is not a journey of deprivation,’ says Nick. ‘Treat it as further research. See how you feel. Alcohol...
Eleven years ago, Nick’s wife was diagnosed with leukaemia. It was December, it had been snowing. They were walking through a North London park when they got the call. She was undergoing chemotherapy over Christmas. ‘We just went to the church. It was a bit drab, but it works. There’s something in sharing the suffering, it helped to remember we are...
You have to put your own welfare first. Using a ‘selfish’ programme has helped Nick stay sober for all these years. He says: ‘In order to be of use to others I must first look after my own needs – physical, emotional and spiritual. Then I can be truly present for my loved ones. ‘The goal is to gain freedom from the past and independence from the op...
There’s a difference between committing to sobriety and publishing yourself. Nick suggests writing it down (‘I’m going to be sober this Christmas’), to make it a commitment, but remember there’s no moral imperative to do it. Essentially, you’re not a bad person if you slip up. ‘To avoid getting swamped or overwhelmed by too many things to do, alway...
Above all, if you are ready to commit to sobriety, Nick stresses the importance of going to Alcoholics Anonymous. ‘There’s no talking cure, so what will cure you is support from people with similar experiences,’ Nick says. It can also provide a space to reflect on what feelings are underpinning alcohol abuse. In Nick’s experience, this is often res...
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Dec 21, 2020 · Sobriety can be a mind game, so tricking your brain into having alcohol-free drinks will make you feel like you aren’t missing out. Moving into the new year there are now (more than ever before) a fantastic choice available for the alcohol-free range.
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May 29, 2024 · Traditionally, Christmas is a time of excess: excessive spending, excessive eating, excessive partying and excessive drinking. For those who are relatively new to sobriety or have recently gotten sober, Christmas can be one of the most prominent tests of your recovery.
