Understanding Emotions
This emotion is often described as feeling worried, nervous, or fearful about the future.
What is anxiety?
A trigger is something that increases the urge to use substances.
What is a trigger?
Taking slow, deep breaths is an example of this coping skill.
What is deep breathing?
A person who encourages your recovery is part of your ______ system.
What is support?
Recovery is a process, not a single event. True or False?
What is True?
This emotion may be experienced after a person believes they have done something wrong.
What is guilt?
Name one common emotional trigger for substance use.
What is stress, loneliness, anger, sadness, boredom, or anxiety?
Writing thoughts and feelings in a notebook is called what?
What is journaling?
True or False: Recovery is easier when you have healthy support.
What is True?
This quality helps people continue moving forward despite challenges.
What is resilience?
True or False: There are "good" emotions and "bad" emotions.
What is False?
HALT stands for Hungry, Angry, Lonely, and ________.
What is Tired?
Name one benefit of exercise in recovery.
What is reducing stress, improving mood, or increasing energy?
What is a boundary?
What is a limit you set to protect your well-being and recovery?
Name one benefit of practicing gratitude in recovery.
What is improved mood, hopefulness, or positive thinking?
Name one physical sign that you may be experiencing stress.
What is a racing heart, muscle tension, headache, sweating, or difficulty sleeping?
True or False: Cravings last forever if ignored.
What is False?
This coping skill helps people focus on the present moment without judgment.
What is mindfulness?
Name one characteristic of a healthy relationship.
What is trust, honesty, respect, communication, or support?
What does self-compassion mean?
What is treating yourself with kindness and understanding during difficult times?
Why is identifying emotions important in recovery?
What is it helps prevent unhealthy coping and improves emotional regulation?
What is one healthy way to respond to a craving?
What is calling support, exercising, journaling, attending a meeting, or using coping skills?
Why are coping skills important in recovery?
What is they help manage emotions and stress without using substances?
Why can isolation be dangerous in recovery?
What is it can increase depression, cravings, and relapse risk?
What is one sign of emotional wellness in recovery?
What is healthy coping, emotional awareness, healthy relationships, or asking for help when needed?