Recovery Basics
This phrase reminds you to focus only on today.
“One Day at a Time” or Just For Today
A trigger is anything that makes you want to do this.
Use
This skill uses slow breathing to calm your body.
Deep breathing
This person helps guide you in recovery groups.
Sponsor, facilitator, counselor, clinician, therapist.
People don’t relapse because of one bad day, but because of this.
Letting the past or future overwhelm today
Recovery starts when you admit you need this.
help
What makes cravings stronger?
Being hungry
Being angry
Being lonely
Being tired
Being stressed
Being around old people/places
Writing your thoughts down is called this.
Journaling
NA and AA are examples of these meetings.
Support groups
One thing you can handle or do today to benefit recovery?
“I can stay calm.”
“I can stay sober today.”
“I can reach out if I need help.”
This word means returning to old using behaviors.
Relapse
Cravings usually pass if you wait this long.
10–15 minutes
Listening to music is an example of this type of coping skill.
Healthy distraction
A person who supports your sobriety instead of enabling is called this.
A healthy support
What do I need to leave in the past?
Any thought or memory that makes today harder.
“I messed up before.”
“I disappointed people.”
“I made bad choices.”
This is the first thing you should do when you feel overwhelmed.
Ask for support / reach out to a trusted friend, sponsor, or counselor.
One healthy way to handle cravings.
Deep breathing / calling someone / distraction
This coping skill releases dopamine and promotes good health.
Exercise.
This professional helps you work through emotions and behaviors.
Therapist / counselor
What helps me stay in the present?
Grounding skills:
Deep breathing
Counting 5 things I see
Drinking water
Calling someone
Positive self‑talk
This is the main goal of recovery.
Staying sober and building a healthy life
A place, person, or thing that reminds you of using is called this.
A trigger
Talking kindly to yourself is called this.
Positive self‑talk
People who support your recovery are part of this.
Your support system
Give me a "One Day at a Time" reminder
“I can handle this moment.”
“Today is enough.”
“I’m doing my best right now.”
“I only need to get through today.”