Name one cooping tip to get through the holidays without

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#1

Name one cooping tip to get through the holidays without relapsing
Mine is, plan an exit

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#2

Avoid people that you can’t stand up to it can be hard to avoid but being pressured and relapsing is way harder

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#3

That’s one of the best plans. Always have a way out by yourself. Very good. Meetings also when things get to heavy. And of course, your higher power, always.

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#4

That is definitely hard

#5

Yes plan an exit make sure that you don't have to rely on anyone else if u want to leave the situation or take someone with u who understands that may be the plan. Also pick up the phone and call someone if you are feeling some type of way

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#7

Surround myself with people that are not just going to meetings but working the steps, into the Big Book, Working with Others, Service Work.

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#8

Lol

#9

Yes always keep numbers :pray:t5:

#10

Yup exit plan is #1. Most of families are fans of me and my sobriety. I have a brother-in-law that HATES that I am sober. He will say anything to derail and belittle me. He’s a d*ck. I don’t let him get to me. lol

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#11

Well let him be jealous

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#12

Always have a flavored tonic water or seltzer in my hand.

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#13

Think about what u didn't have when you were using and what you have and got coming to you now that you're not

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#14

I agree with Brandye- keep a non alcoholic drink that you like in hand

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#15

Recognize when I'm feeling triggered and leave

#16

Go to lots of meetings.

#17

Time limits for family gatherings and social events, and take a sober friend with you if posssible❤️