5 Common Problems in Early Recovery
Association with someone that can cause a trigger...
What is Using Friends and Associates?
Dr. Bob and Bill W.
Who are the founders of AA?
Going for a walk, Playing a sport, Reading a book, Watching a movie, Listening to music, etc.
What are Diversion Techniques?
Feeling separated from other people...
What is loneliness?
Tensing and relaxing the muscles to cause a feeling of relaxation...
What is Progressive Muscle Relaxation?
Events of irritability that preoccupy the thinking process...
What is Anger?
Akron, Ohio.
What is the birthplace of AA?
Friends, family, AA member, or sponsor...
What is social support?
Feeling like I have to "give up" something to be sober...
What is Deprivation?
Leaning on friends/family or joining a support group...
What is using Social Support?
Parties, dinners, celebrations, holidays...
What are Special Occasions?
"We admitted we were powerless over alcohol and that our lives had become unmanageable."
What is Step One?
Deep breathing and meditation...
What is Relaxation?
Feeling bad about what I did...
What is Guilt?
Writing about positive experiences...
What is Gratitude?
Someone in your home deciding to continue drinking, while you are trying to stop...
What is Alcohol in the Home?
Don't obsess about staying sober forever, just focus on today...
What is One Day at a Time?
Long-term life changes...
What is building new habits?
Fear and apprehension...
What is Anxiety?
Putting your thoughts on trial or using Socratic questioning...
What is Challenging Irrational Thoughts?
Not being able to find the excitement in an activity...
What is Boredom?
Alternative to AA for Native Americans...
What is White Bison?
Avoiding risky situations and developing a healthy lifestyle...
What is Prevention?
Feeling down where it changes how I think and behave...
What is Depression?
Paying attention to the present moment without judgment...
What is Mindfulness?