It can be difficult for many people to practice alcohol
sobriety while attending celebrations. It may seem that no matter where you
look, you will find people drinking and celebrating with various types of
liquor, and you may feel the familiar sense of temptation to have a drink.
However, if you are a recovering alcoholic, it is important to remember that
even one drink can send you on a slippery slope down the road of alcoholism.
However, as a celebratory or sobriety survival guide will tell you, the important thing about staying
sober during a festivity is to simply follow a few easy tips, each of which can
help you fight away temptation while still celebrating with your friends.
Tips To Stay Sober
Reconnecting with an AA group or its former members is an
excellent way to get and provide much needed support during this difficult
time. Invite each other over and share stories and talk about your personal
successes over temptation. Even if you find yourself struggling just a little
bit, you can call an AA friend and know that he or she will be there for you.
There is no reason to feel alone while attending a party, because for as many
people that will be drinking, there will also be those who will not be.
Depression is not an uncommon symptom of past alcohol abuse.
Even a recovering alcoholic may feel depressed, and for such times, it is
important to keep your spirits up without resorting to alcohol. This involves
starting a hobby, finding an interesting television show, or grabbing a new
book and immersing yourself in the story. If the depression becomes too severe,
then it is a good idea to speak to your doctor about the possibilities of an
antidepressant.
Offer to be the designated driver for people during the party.
This helps in the tremendous way that it gives you an important sense of
obligation to stay sober for the safety of your friends and family. By assuming
responsibility for getting them home, you will be able to hold off on drinking.
Treatment For Alcoholism
Treatment for
alcoholism can be as simple as living one day at a time. Even if you go one
day without a drink, you have made an important improvement for that day. The
days will continue to add up, until you will have gone a week without alcohol,
and then a month, and then a year, and the feeling of pride and self
satisfaction will be more than worth it.
