Surviving the Holidays: Surviving the Holiday Season Sober

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Surviving the Holidays Surviving the Holiday Season Sober From Buddy T, your Guide to Alcoholism Whether you are new to sobriety or you have been clean and sober for years, the holiday season can be a treacherous time. Unfortunately, these days the "holiday season" lasts from Thanksgiving all the way through the Super Bowl game in January. Some say it begins with Halloween! Dealing With the Holidays Sober The holidays can be a time of great joy and celebration or a time of great pain, sorrow and depression for anyone. These can be particularly dangerous times for people who are in recovery, especially those in early recovery. Tips From Others in Recovery Carol D's Tip Go late and leave early. I have found that no one notices -- or cares -- how long you are there. Ed's Tip Thank your Higher Power for your sobreity today and don't drink. Think how great it is to be sober today. Carolyn's Tip It's not what's in the glass that's important, it's what's in your heart. Alyn's Tip If I hang with the winners I won't pick up that first drink! Connie's Tip One thing I try to do during the holidays and at any other time I feel the stress is remember how it was. This email is written by: Buddy T Alcoholism Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Missing a lesson? Click here. About U. is our collection of free online courses designed to help you learn a new skill, solve a problem, get something done, or just learn more about your world. Sign up now, and we will email you lessons on a daily or weekly basis. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the About.com 'Surviving the Holidays' email. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement