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Christmas is the season of giving, but finding the perfect present for someone in recovery can be challenging. When you're looking for gift ideas suitable for recovering alcoholics, it's important to choose items that support their sobriety and overall well-being. In this article, we'll explore different gift ideas that can help your loved one stay on the path to sobriety.

Books for Inspiration and Motivation

Books are a great way to inspire and continue to motivate someone in recovery. Reading about other people's struggles and success stories can help your loved one feel less alone and more determined to stay sober.

Step 1 - Acknowledge

The first step is awareness of the manifestations (ie symptoms) of the disease in you.

Here are some manifestations that may indicate that you are suffering from the disease of addiction today:

• You are using or thinking about using today
• You are obsessing about someone or something today
• You have given untrue reasons for your behavior
• You have blamed someone or something for your behavior today
• You are looking for an easier way than what is being offered
• You are afraid for no good reason today
• You are avoiding something you should do today
• You feel restless, irritable or discontent today
• You have behaved selfishly, dishonestly, fearfully or resentfully today
• You have been over-sensitive, taking things too personally today.

Depression can drive a person towards self-harm, strained relationships, self-isolation, loneliness, and/or even suicide if left untreated or unaddressed.

Let’s talk more about Signs, Symptoms, and the treatment for depression.

There’s more to depression than just being sad.

It’s a persistent mental health issue that affects the daily lives of millions of Americans as well as other nationalities from across the globe.

What is High-Functioning Depression?

• Also Known As: Persistent depressive disorder or PDD (not to be confused with postpartum depression) refers to a form of persistent depression where the patient can still function normally.