With the holidays coming up, you may have wondered how you can have a sober Thanksgiving. If you have recently quit taking a substance such as opioids, alcohol, heroin, or something else, you know that it brings new challenges every day. Trying to live each day soberly is more difficult for some people than others. Even if you’ve been sober for a while, relapsing is always in the back of your mind. Holidays can be especially challenging for a lot of people. Some reasons people struggle more around the holidays is because they feel more emotional. Others have a hard time because many of their friends and loved ones are getting in the “holiday spirit,” which means partaking in recreational drugs or alcohol abuse. Many triggers arise around the holidays. However, with these four tips, you can have sober Thanksgiving.
Have a Plan to Deal with Your Triggers
Everyone has triggers, and some have more than others. Some of these triggering situations were mentioned above. It’s crucial to know what your triggers are. By knowing your triggers, you can avoid them as much as possible. Of course, you can’t avoid all triggers, so you need a plan to help you overcome any potential bumps in the road. For example, if you know that you feel very lonely around the holidays, which triggers you to use, then surround yourself with positive people.
Connect with Supportive Loved Ones
Another part of having a sober Thanksgiving is connecting with loved ones who will support your sobriety goal. If your loved ones know the path you are on and what things trigger you, they can provide quality time with you that will be relaxing and refreshing. They may even attend family therapy with you to help get you through this tough time.
Reward Yourself
It’s important to recognize how well you have done. You may be tempted to look at the negatives in life or at the times you’ve fallen or made an error, but you should focus on the positive aspects of your journey. When you see how far you’ve come, you should reward yourself. Give yourself a treat that involves self-care. Pampering yourself with healthy things is a good way to take care of your body and find new ways to feel positive.
Attend Therapy
Whether you have overcome alcohol abuse or drug abuse, it’s always appropriate to keep up with outpatient therapy. It’s especially helpful during the holiday season when it is tempting to relapse due to emotional triggers. Several therapy regimens help combat and prevent relapse. Some of these include:
- Individual therapy treatment program
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy treatment program
- Family therapy treatment program
- Group therapy treatment program
- Dialectical behavior therapy treatment program
- Trauma therapy treatment program
Find a qualified rehab facility you trust and participate in therapy for your well-being.
Have a Sober Thanksgiving with Sunflower Wellness Retreat
Welcome to Sunflower Wellness Retreat, where our retreat-like atmosphere on over 12 acres provides an oasis for people recovering from substance use. Meet our compassionate staff and discover the connection of being with like-minded individuals during the holiday season. Whether you are dealing with past alcohol, benzo, meth, or opioid addiction, you can continue to succeed with your abstinence through our therapy and alumni programs. We use evidence-based therapies to assist you in moving forward in a sober life filled with peaceful tranquility.
Don’t let this time of year get you down or cause a relapse. You can have a sober Thanksgiving with the help of our qualified treatment facility. We are here to walk with you each step of the way. Contact Sunflower Wellness Retreat at 855.730.8825 for more information.
