💪 Coping Skills & Self-Care
🚧 Barriers to Recovery
🌈 Hope in Recovery
📚 Famous Memoirs About Recovery
⭐ Celebrities: Have They Been to Rehab?
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Taking slow, deep breaths to help calm the body is called this.
What is deep breathing?
100
This feeling can make it difficult for people to ask for help because they worry about being judged.
What is stigma?
100
This recovery slogan reminds people to focus on today instead of worrying about the future.
What is "One Day at a Time"?
100
Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing
yes,
Matthew Perry,
"This 'Friends' actor wrote about his struggles with addiction and recovery in a 2022 memoir."
100
Robert Downey Jr
Yes,
“Job one is get out of that cave. A lot of people do get out but don’t change. So the thing is to get out and (…) come through the crucible forged into a stronger metal.”
“I swear to God. I am not my story.”
200
Writing about your thoughts and feelings in a notebook is known as this coping skill.
What is journaling?
200
When people spend time with others who encourage substance use, they may face this type of negative influence.
What is peer pressure?
200
Having trusted friends, family, sponsors, or peers is known as a strong _______ system.
What is a support system?
200
The Recovering: Intoxication and Its Aftermath
yes, Leslie Jamison,
"This bestselling author combined personal recovery experiences with cultural history of addiction."
200
Drew Barrymore
Yes, Drew Barrymore entered rehab in her teens and later wrote and spoke about that chapter with uncommon clarity. She reframed a difficult past into lessons about resilience and self care.
300
Going for a walk, exercising, or playing sports can improve mood and reduce this.
What is stress?
300
Symptoms such as anxiety, depression, or trauma may become barriers when this type of health issue goes untreated.
What is a mental health condition?
300
This feeling often grows when people set goals, celebrate progress, and see positive change.
What is hope?
300
Wishful Drinking
yes, Carrie Fisher,
"This 'Star Wars' actress wrote candidly about addiction, mental health, and fame."
300
Eminem
yes,
After a near fatal overdose, Eminem pursued treatment and rebuilt his routine around sobriety. He has rapped about the reality of that process with blunt honesty.
The result was renewed focus and a second act that reaffirmed his place in rap. Recovery became part of his artistic voice rather than a hidden footnote.
400
This mindfulness practice involves focusing attention on the present moment without judgment.
What is meditation (or mindfulness)?
400
This can happen when a person returns to substance use, but it does not mean recovery has failed.
What is a relapse?
400
Recovery experts often encourage people to focus on progress, not this word.
What is perfection?
400
Scar Tissue
yes,
Anthony Kiedis,
"The lead singer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers recounts his battles with addiction."
400
Whitney Houston
yes,
Whitney Houston entered rehab during a difficult stretch and faced immense pressure tied to fame and relationships. Her voice defined an era and her struggles were deeply human.
Her legacy is built on songs that still soar. Remembering her also means acknowledging how essential compassionate treatment and long term support can be.
500
Calling a sponsor, therapist, trusted friend, or support person is an example of seeking this.
What is support?
500
This barrier to recovery occurs when a person cuts themselves off from supportive relationships and activities.
What is isolation?
500
Name one healthy coping skill that can help support recovery.
Examples: exercise, journaling, meditation, calling a friend, attending a meeting, deep breathing.
500
High Achiever
yes,
Tiffany Jenkins,
"A former opioid addict details her road to recovery with humor and honesty."
500
Taylor Swift
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yes, Taylor Swift revealed her eating disorder struggles in the Netflix documentary ‘Miss Americana.’ Swift admits her body image issues led to an addiction to exercise, called hyper-gymnasia. The singer disclosed how she would be triggered by seeing pictures of herself in the media, particularly if comments were made about her looking pregnant or if her stomach appeared too big.