Effects of Gambling/DD on the spouse/family member
How a spouse may be feeling
Rejection
What happens in the winning phase
Bragging about wins
When your feeling envious
Jealous
Who do you need to be honest with first
Yourself
What can mediation do for your mind
Builds strength of control over your busy mind
When I lie to family
Loss of trust
What happens in the losing phase
Heavy borrowing/bailouts
When Gambling/DD is all you care about
Selfish
What is one benefits of honesty
Develops character
What should you do when starting meditation
Keeping an open mind
When gambling/DD takes over my finances
Bills unpaid
What happens in the desperation phase
Illegal acts
When your feeling depressed
miserable
Consequences of not being honesty
Broken promises
What type of breathing exercise can you use
4 square breathing
Who I avoid in my addiction
Family members
This happens in Critical phase
Desire for help
When you have admitted you have a problem
Powerful
Why is it import to be honest in recovery
Prevents others from knowing the real you
What can meditation help with
Stress
Anxiety
What could happen to my marriage if I don't stop
Divorce
What is important in recovery
Admitting you have a problem
When you have a month sobriety
Joyful
Benefits of honesty in recovery
Shows maturity and self acceptance
Builds courage
Creates a circle of love
A method of channeling thoughts on paper
Journaling