The act of leaving a person, place, thing, or activity permenantly
abandonment
H. A. L. T.
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
constipation, nausea, drowsiness, and slowed breathing
opiates
unpaid contributions designed to foster connection and sustain a safe community in recovery
service
relaxation technique that involves consciously taking slow, steady breaths using the diaphragm and abdominal muscles rather than shallow chest breathing
deep breathing
feeling sad or unhappy because you are alone or lack company
lonely
HOW
Honest, open-mindedness, and honesty
paranoia, anxiety, rapid heart rate, stroke, and death
Methamphetamine
a profound feeling of intense affection, deep care, and emotional attachment toward another person, animal, or concept
love/ sisterly love
DBT skills that means completely stopping your inner fight against reality as it is right now
radical acceptance
deeply distressing or disturbing experience that causes severe physical injury or lasting emotional and psychological harm
trauma
False Evidence Appearing Real
Elevated body temperature, increased heart rate, dizziness, hallucinations, and distorted vision
LSD
an optimistic state of mind and an emotional feeling that something desired will happen or turn out for the best
hope
changing how you biew a situation by replacing negative or unhelpful ideas with more balanced and realistic ones
though reframing
medical condition that changes how a person thinks, feels, acts, or handles daily life
mental illness
KISS
Keep it simple, Sweetheart
slows down brain activity, interfers with coordination, irritates the stomach, impairs judgement
alcohol
the mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, difficulty, or pain
courage
physical or mental activity done to improve health, build strength, or practice a skill
exercise
the improper, cruel, or harmful treatment of a person, animal, or thing
abuse
GOD
Good orderly direction
dry mouth, slowed reactions, lung irritation, red eyes, and paranoia
marijauna
the quality of not thinking you are better than other people, featuring a lack of pride and an honest view of your own importance
humility
a notebook or digital file where you write down your daily experiences, ideas, and feelings
journal