Emotions
How many core emotions do we have and what are they?
5 - anger, sadness, joy/happiness, fear, disgust
Why are holiday's a relapse risk?
More stress, less routine, increased substance use, exposure to family, etc.
What is the first way we should deal with triggers?
Avoid them
What is self-care?
Anything to support our physical, mental, and spiritual health.
What does the statue of liberty stand for?
Because she can't sit down.
Which care emotion is often considered a secondary emotion?
Anger
A word, phrase, or thought that we can repeat to ourselves when triggered or stressed is called a what?
A mantra (This too shall pass)
Being in a place where there area a lot of triggers and easier access to substances is called what?
A high risk situation.
When should we practice self-care?
All the time. Daily. Always
What kind of tea do American colonists drink?
Liber-tea
Name 2 unhealthy ways to deal with emotions.
Using and hurting others.
Everyone should have a list of how many people to call for support in their relapse plan?
At least 3
Triggers are what?
People, places, and things (both internal and external).
Name 6 ways you can practice self-care.
Hobbies, meditation, breathing, relaxing, spending time with loved ones... etc.
What is red, white, and blue?
A sad candy cane.
Name one healthy way to express emotions.
Talk it out, write it down, etc.
Knowing these can help us stop our relapse process early on.
Warning signs.
Name two coping skills for triggers.
Call someone, distract yourself, leave the situation, etc.
Name a way to self-sooth with all five senses.
Identify one thing you can see, one thing you can hear, one thing you can touch, one thing you can smell, and one thing you can taste.
Did you hear the joke about the Liberty Bell?
It cracked me up
Who is responsible for our emotions?
We are.
Remembering these two things will help us stay sober.
Consequences of use and motivation for sobriety.
What should we always have in place to avoid falling into cravings?
Self-care should include all areas of your life. Name four of these areas.
Spiritual, mental, physical, social, occupational, emotional.
How come there are no knock-knock jobs about America?
Because freedom rings.