Mental Health
We experience these in our mind, heart, and gut and and it is important to learn how to manage our reaction to them
What is feelings/emotions
The essential inner drive, focus, and desire that brings about positive change and attainment of goals
What is motivation
The stage in which you have achieved your initial goals and are working to sustain the change for the long term
What is maintenance
A person, place, thing, or event that can lead to psychological or physical relapse
What is a trigger
Talking, Listening, Sharing, Expressing
What is communication
It is important to learn to manage this uncomfortable mental experience that can occur when we worry or stress over things
What is anxiety
The ability to look inside yourself honestly and truthfully; having self awareness
What is insight
The stage in which you are actively making gradual measurable steps toward change
What is the action stage
A slip from recovery where the patient returns back to their old addictive behavior
What is a relapse
Counting to 10, breathing, positive self-talk, consequential thinking, grounding, stress management
What are examples of coping skills
These changing temporary states of mind can make us feel high, low, and everything in between so it is important to be able to regulate these
What are moods
Something just about everyone needs when overcoming a difficult challenge because it is so difficult to do it alone
What is support
In this stage you decided to make the change and are motivated to do so. You begin planning what steps you need to take.
What is the preparation stage
A strong addictive urge that can pull you in a way you may not want to go if you are not careful
What is a craving
Identifying the problem, gathering information, brainstorming solutions, weighing your choices, taking action
What are decision making skills
It is essential to learn to eliminate this negative emotion which stems from holding on to anger and grudges
What is resentment
Building insight and motivation lead to this powerful experience defined by a strong sense of positive mental stimulation to try to make things better
What is inspiration
In this stage you are aware of the problem and may be considering change. You may be able to acknowledge the benefits of making the change but are still undecided.
What is the contemplation stage
Physically addictive substances used daily can bring these uncomfortable physical symptoms
What is withdrawal
Relaxation, walking, healthy eating, proper sleep, taking breaks
What are examples of self care
Sometimes addiction can be directly linked to deeply disturbing or distressing experiences from your past which is referred to as this mental health illness
What is trauma/ptsd
If you find and discover this it can help you define your goals and add meaning and direction in your life
What is purpose
The stage in which individuals are resistant to change and don't see that they have a problem
What is the precontemplation stage
The process by which the qualities of a poison or toxin are reduced by the body. Pertaining to addiction it is generally a medically supervised treatment for alcohol or drug addiction designed to purge the body of intoxicating or addictive substances.
What is detox
Maintain limits with self and others, protecting your personal and emotional space, avoid negativity
What is setting boundaries