The holiday season can be challenging for those who are cutting back on alcohol. There are ways to avoid be tempted to drink alcoholic beverages at your holiday party. It is a good idea to arrive late and/or leave early, cocktails are often served at the beginning so you can avoid those by arriving a little later. It is also a good idea to leave before most people begin getting tipsy. It may also be advisable to stay far away from the bar, position yourself in a location that is far away from the source of alcohol. Be sure to keep your favourite non-alcoholic drink in your hand at all times. Fill up on food, stay busy by conversing and eating.
Members, any others tips or suggestions for getting through the holiday parties sober?
I bugged my family to stay in and watch scarey movies with me. It was tough but I managed. The movies were fun and i was happy to actually rememeber them the next day!
I like the sound of that too - we dont celebrate in the UK and my lovely BF is desperately trying to get me to watch SAW V - which is bizzare as i am not a scary movie person, love criminal minds (so jealous of you lot being able to season 5 i have to wait until next year... same goes for heroes - grrr) anyway back to the subject kitten!
haloween ideas - i am going to just eat lots of chocolate, make a cat pumpkin, make pumpkin soup and drink orange juice - oh and get coerced into watching some horrible scarry movie, spend the night not being able to sleep with the light on due to being scared witless!
We always recommend avoiding situations where you may be tempted. Once you get a bit more confident in your quit you may attend these sorts of parties. For now I encourage you to not go. Perhaps ask a few friends over to watch some scarey movies without the alcohol? Having a virtualy party here is also a great idea!
Members, what are some alcohol free ideas that Truffle can do this halloween?
Halloween is coming up and all my friends want me to go out and drink. I don't know what I should do. I know deep down I should avoid it but I don't want to make myself a recluse.
Hey maybe he should have our own virtual party here? LOL who is up for it?
