Is anyone else really struggling through the holidays? I am holding it together by a thread. The cravings are horrible. The sress is getting to me. I really atruggle with some of my family members so thats been making it hard. One side of my family are big drinkers so that was triggering. Its just been a rough time.
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I went through same things. holidays, family get togethers, parties, etc. I made it clear I was sober. and if they choose not to support me. I wouldn't be attending. I figured if they can't go a few hrs without drinking... maybe that says a lot about them.
many ppl don't want to look at their own addiction/situation because few ppl actually like to look in the mirror.
this past Thanksgiving I spent with family, 10 ppl. 2-3 had a beer or glass of wine. nobody got drunk, nobody called 911, cops didn't come. all was good. keep your sponsor on speed dial. merry Xmas
They say the holiday trifecta, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s is one of the hardest parts of the year for addicts. Maybe you could get one of your friends, if you attend AA or NA, from your support group to go with you to your holiday functions. You could also do just a drop in, get in get out. I know that stinks because the holidays are for family but recovery is most important. Cravings are horrible but they don’t last that long, most of the time. When you feel a craving recognize it for what it is and know it will be gone soon. I hope this helps.
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