Calmness Archives - Assisted Recovery Center of Georgia

Everyone handles stress differently. Seasonally, different things can impact stress levels or even increase anxiety and depression in some people.

It’s all about making a plan. For those of you in recovery, you know all too well the power of a good plan. Take the time to think about exactly what it is that triggers your emotions or brain about the holidays.

Emotions are a trigger for just about everyone, in fact, so why would those in recovery be any different? The only difference is that the impact is usually bigger because people who are recovering are already dealing with a lot to begin with on many levels.

Coping with regular anxiety, depression, or even general stress is difficult enough. Then, the holidays come around and dump even more stress on everyone, creating a whirlwind of emotions that go well beyond holly and jolly.