Triggers
3 Things that can trigger a person in early recovery.
What are people, places and things?
Box breathing and the 5-4-3-2-1 method are examples of these.
What are grounding techniques?
This is the first stage of relapse that happens long before a substance is used.
What is Emotional/Mental relapse?
This emotion often masks fear or sadness and can lead to impulsive choices. It is the dubious luxury of normal people.
What is anger?
This daily practice helps you stay grounded and focused on your Higher Power.
What is meditation or prayer?
What does H.A.L.T. stand for?
What is Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired?
Calling someone in your support network during a craving is a form of this coping skill.
What is reaching out?
Saying "I can handle being around it now" or "I don't need to work a program anymore." are examples of this dangerous thinking.
What is complacent thinking?
This feeling shows up when you judge yourself harshly for past mistakes.
What is Shame?
This A.A. Spiritual Principle describes doing the next healthy action even when you don't want to and is the only one that cannot be taught.
What is willingness?
Seeing people, places, or things associated with using are considered what type of trigger?
What are external triggers?
Playing music, Journaling, or walking away from stress are all forms of this healthy distraction.
What is self-soothing?
Keeping yourself connected to support meetings and being honest with others are examples of maintaining this.
What is accountability?
Learning to notice your emotions without reacting instantly is developing this skill.
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What is emotional Regulation?
12 step programs use this type of partner to help you stay accountable.
What is a sponsor?
This type of trigger comes from Emotions and feelings.
What is an internal trigger?
Making a plan for what to do when cravings hit is called having one of these.
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What is a relapse prevention plan?
This stage of relapse involves making harmful/bad decisions even if you're not using yet.
What is mental relapse?
This mental health tool helps people keep track of patterns in your thoughts, behaviors and mood.
What is Journaling?
This principle means coming to terms with life on life's terms instead of trying to control everything.
What is Acceptance?
This happens when your brain romanticizes past use and forgets the consequences.
What is euphoric recall?
Definition of a coping skill.
What are thoughts and behaviors used to manage stress and emotions?
Not following your routine, isolating, or skipping sleep are these types of signs.
What are relapse warning signs?
Name the three main types of Stress responses.
What are Flight, Fight and freeze?
This recovery practice involves making things right with people you've harmed.
What is making Amends?