SELF-LOVE
How do you practice self-care?
Exercise, spending time with loved ones, journaling, listening to music, taking a bath
Name one thing that made you feel grateful in the last 24 hours.
A conversation you had, ate your favorite food, went outside.
"I have it under control so I don't need help."
"Everyone is addicted something."
How have you seen yourself progress in your recovery?
Name 3 things you have control over.
Actions, reactions, choices, and the boundaries you set.
What is something you are proud of yourself for?
School, sports, parenting, financial, personally
How can you let others support you?
How has your relationship with yourself changed since your addiction?
Name 5 things you are grateful for.
Family, CFR, pets, health
Health, education, relationships, employment
Name 3 emotions you are feeling today.
How has addiction affected your relationships? Have they improved since your seeking sobriety?
Addiction creates emotional distance between people, creates a hostile environment, impacts ones ability to trust.
Love is not enough.
You can't force someone to change if they don't recognize a problem with their behavior
Name 3 triggers. How do you cope with them?
Could be people, places, things, emotions, or events
Journaling, meditation, going for a walk, talking about it
Recovery is a process of change through which people improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and strive to reach their full potential.
If you could give yourself advice during your active addiction. What would it be?
Although its hard, recovery is possible.
There is light at the end of the tunnel.
How do you respond to situation you have no control over?
Do you shut down? Do you try and focus on what you can control?
Finances, relationships, health
Comparing yourself to others, unrealistic expectations, guilt, the need to control everything.
What are so of the lies you told yourself in your active addiction.
You are worthless. You do not deserve happiness.
How do you think your negative thoughts influence your behavior? Give an example.
My negative thoughts fed my addiction.
What are some unchangeable things in your life that you are struggling to accept?