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Line up a friend on standby before a tempting event
Arrange for a trusted friend to be available by phone during a risky event, or bring them along. Talking it through with someone is one way to handle an urge you can't avoid.
Source: NIAAA Rethinking Drinking (NIH)
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Call the restaurant in a quiet hour with four specific questions
Check the menu online, then call outside busy hours and ask: Is there a gluten-free menu? Which items can be made gluten-free? Do staff know what gluten is? Have they had gluten…
Source: Celiac Disease Foundation
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Eat something before going out so hunger doesn't make the decision
Sometimes there's no satisfying safe option on the menu. Eat a little beforehand so hunger is under control and unsafe choices are less tempting. For gatherings, bring a dish or…
Source: Celiac Disease Foundation
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Brain fog at work or school? Tell people so allowances can be made
The British Thyroid Foundation lists concentration problems ("brain fog") and short-term memory lapses among thyroid-related symptoms. It suggests letting family, colleagues and…
Source: British Thyroid Foundation (2024)
Hashimoto'sMind & moodMoodFatigueSocial situations
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Get an alcohol-free drink in hand early, and plan an exit
At parties, keep an alcohol-free drink in your hand, which also cuts down on offers. Decide in advance how you'll leave quickly and gracefully if temptation gets too strong.
Source: NIAAA Rethinking Drinking (NIH)
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Too sore to go out? Call or text one friend anyway
Getting out when you can is a good distraction from pain and fatigue. On days that isn't possible, call or text a friend to stay connected.
Source: Arthritis Foundation (2022)
Psoriatic arthritisMind & moodMoodFatigueSocial situations
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Finding a support group: national networks, online meetings, word of mouth
National and local peer groups such as SMART Recovery run in-person and online meetings, and loved ones may know of groups that fit your background. In the US, SAMHSA's free 24/…
Source: SAMHSA (2026)
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Script and rehearse a three-step "no, thanks"
Prepare an escalating sequence: "No, thank you", then "No, thanks, I don't want to", then a short reason and a request for support. Make eye contact, skip long explanations, and…
Source: NIAAA Rethinking Drinking (NIH)
Addiction & recoveryTriggers & lifestyleSocial situations
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US restroom rights: Ally's Law and the "I Can't Wait" card
Versions of the Restroom Access Act (Ally's Law) have passed in 20 US states, giving people with IBD access to employee-only restrooms when no public one is available. Some stat…
Source: Wingate LD, Crohn's & Colitis Foundation (2025)
Crohn's & colitisNavigating flaresDigestiveSocial situations
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