Coping skills require this to be effective in your daily life.
What is practice
Substance use, overeating, excessive sleep and excessive avoidance are examples of what?
Unhealthy coping skills
Why should new relationships be avoided the first year of recovery?
- Relationship may take priority over recovery
-Ups and downs, stress, can lead to relapse
You may experience Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) for up to ___ years.
2
What is your favorite quote?
What is one movie you could watch forever?
What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?
False! Coffee Oreo!
What percentage of Americans with a substance use disorder also have a mental health diagnosis
45%
How do you plan on maintaining long term sobriety?
Nice!
How does "deep breathing" positively effect you body when you have anxiety or racing thoughts?
Deep breathing sends oxygen to our blood which sends a signal to our brain to reduce "fight or flight response."
True or False: Vending machines kill more people than sharks each year?
True. Vending machines kill 4 times as many people as sharks each year.