We all know that drinking alcohol can cause us to lose our inhibitions, but what happens when we find ourselves drinking in a particularly stressful situation – like a family Christmas?
Christmas can be an overwhelming time, whether you love celebrating the festivities with your family or start breaking out in a sweat at the thought of spending 24/7 in their company. The stress of buying presents and preparing food adds to the mounting pressure to make the most of December – from attending multiple Christmas drinks to frantically trying to book trains to visit far-flung friends.
Weirdly, even if you know your limits, Christmas parties are an absolute beacon for getting far drunker than you intended. We’ve all been there: one minute, you’re having a serious discussion about work, the next, you’re vomiting in a corner of the club.
During the festive season – which can be overwhelming on so many levels – you may not be sleeping as well or eating a balanced diet, so your body won’t have the same ability to handle alcohol as it might have at other times.
“It’s useful to have that awareness if you’re going to be with people you wouldn’t want to feel depressed in front of, when you do have fewer inhibitions,” Mathur adds.Although it sounds simple, taking a moment to be aware and tune into your emotions is a valuable move. Mathur suggests that you “ask yourself what’s going on today and contemplate what you’re handling so you’re aware of any anxiety or stress.
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