Recovery Sayings
What does the acronym H.A.L.T stand for?
Hungry, angry, lonely, tired
What does playing the tape through mean?
Thinking about the consequences before acting on an urge.
Name one emotion that can be hard to sit with in recovery.
Anger, sadness, guilt, shame, anxiety, boredom, etc.
Who is someone you might include in your support system?
Sponsor, friend, family member, counselor, peer.
Name one early warning sign of relapse.
Isolating, skipping meetings, lying, mood changes.
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What is a trigger?
A person, place, feeling, or situation that increases the urge to use.
Why is it important to identify feelings?
So we can respond instead of react or use substances.
What does setting a boundary mean?
Protecting your needs and limits
What is a relapse prevention plan?
A plan to handle triggers and high-risk situations.
What does the acronym K.I.S.S stand for?
keep it simple stupid
Name one healthy way to cope with stress
Deep breathing, walking, journaling, music, calling someone, etc.
What is emotional regulation?
Managing emotions in a healthy way.
Why is honesty important in recovery?
It builds trust and prevents relapse.
What should you do if you feel close to relapsing?
Reach out for help, use coping skills, talk to staff/support.
Finish the serenity prayer "God grant me the serenity.."
To accept the things i cannot change, the courage to change the things i can, and the wisdom to know the difference
What is grounding?
A technique to help bring attention back to the present moment.
What is one healthy way to express anger?
Talking it out, exercise, writing, breathing, taking space
What is peer support?
Support from others who have lived experience with addiction.
What is a high-risk situation?
A situation that increases the chance of using.
Finish the 3rd step prayer "Take my will and my life..
Guide me in my recovery, and show me how to live, clean
What is one thing you can do when cravings hit?
Distract yourself, call support, use coping skills, delay, breathe.
True or false: feelings always last forever
False
What is one sign of a healthy relationship?
Respect, trust, communication, boundaries, support.
True or False: A lapse means recovery is over.
False.