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- 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.
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Dec 18, 2019 · Michael's top three tips for keeping safe at Christmas if you're in recovery from addiction: 1. Be prepared - when you go out to social or work occasions, make a list in your mind about what...
- How to go sober at Christmas, from people who know - BBC
For lots of us, alcohol is a big part of Christmas Day, not...
- How to go sober at Christmas, from people who know - BBC
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.
Dec 7, 2023 · What is Sober Christmas? 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.
- 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.
- 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 15, 2023 · Enjoying a sober Christmas offers a number of benefits for people, especially if you have previously suffered from drug or alcohol addiction. Find out 12 reasons why you should do a sober Christmas below. Enjoy Time with Loved Ones. Enjoying the Christmas holidays sober can completely change the experience you have with loved ones.
Dec 17, 2021 · For someone newly sober, remaining sober at Christmas will be the aim. Yet due to various triggers linked to the holiday season, old habits, urges and cravings can return. It’s essential to be prepared for this time of year to have the right mindset, tools, and action plan to remain alcohol-free.
