Do you dare?
These are the triggers (physical & emotional) that trigger me the most.
(Individual answer)
Skill that lessens the impact of self-destructive tendencies. Often doing the opposite of what an emotion is making you want to do
Opposite Action
Came to believe a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
What is Step 2
-Destruction of tissues, blood vessels, and inhibits the body's ability to heal itself.
-Acne appears, sores take longer to heal, and skin loses elasticity, making you appear much older.
-Tooth decay, dangerous malnourishment
Effects of Meth
These are people, places, objects, feelings, and times that cause cravings.
What are Triggers
During my addiction, I regret this the most.
Individual response
No surface level responces.
Skills that are meant to reduce impulsive behavior which can often resut from an inability to tolerate strong emotions.
-Could be caused by (strong emotions, triggers, impulsive behavior)
Distress tolerance
This was begun in Akron, Ohio, in 1935, with a chance meeting between two alcoholics, one a doctor and one a broker.
What is A.A.
SWEATING, GOOSEBUMPS, VOMITING, ANXIETY, INSOMNIA, MUSCLE PAIN.......
Withdrawal symptoms
_____ is feeling bad about what you have done.
What is Guilt
Am I happy with the person I am (on the inside)
if so, what did you do to accomplish this.
If not, what am I willing to do to get there.
--Individual Response--
focusing their mind on a particular object/lack of object, thought or activity, to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state.
Meditation
The twelfth tradition asks members to place this before personalities.
What is Principles (of A.A.).
These chemical products are misused to give the user a drug-like effect, and can cause lasting physical damage.
What are Inhalants.
_____ is feeling bad about who you are.
What is Shame
What was the entire cost of your addiction?
Something real!
One of the most important. Don't need to learn something technical. but does require bravery
Asking for help /
being honest
This person is a guide, a mentor, and a fellow recovering addict, who volunteers their time to help a newcomer in the 12-step program.
What is Sponsor.
This drug causes side effects such as malnutrition, cancer of the mouth, esophagus and stomach, and birth defects.
What is Alcohol.
HALT is the acronymn for ______
What is Hungry, Angry, Lonely, and Tired.
Who am I? Deep down. Below the surface. In my soul.
Can I get there again
--At least 5 sentences--
(2) ways to increase your self-esteem
LEARNING NEW SKILL, NEW INTERESTS/ACTIVITIES, WRITING, SAYING GOOD THINGS ABOUT YOURSELF, ETC.
Meetings are self-supporting through this.
What is Our own contributions.
* Letting you problem build up * You think you know better * Blame others for your problems * You stop paying attention to stress * You deny feelings without thinking * You try had to control things
Early sign of relapse
"Pre-lapse"
This is the process by which the addicted brain invents excuses that allow the person in recovery to edge close enough to relapse situations that accidents can happen.
What is Justification