Emotions
These come before cravings and can increase relapse risk
What are emotional triggers?
Recovery is about rebuilding this, not just quitting substances.
What is personal identity?
Feeling bad about something you did.
What is guilt?
Relapse often begins with these before any action happens.
What are thinking patterns?
Signs that show you might be at risk of relapse.
What are warning signs?
Anger, loneliness, and anxiety are all examples of this.
What are difficult emotions?
The way you viewed yourself before recovery is called this.
What is self-image?
Feeling like you yourself are bad.
What is shame?
“I can handle it now” is an example of this type of thinking.
What is risky thinking?
Healthy things you do to handle stress or urges.
What are coping skills?
Cravings may be a way to get this, such as relief or escape.
What is relief?
Positive qualities you have, like being kind or strong.
What are personal strengths?
These two emotions can negatively affect recovery.
What are negative self-conscious emotions?
Feelings that show up before risky thoughts.
What are early warning emotions?
A person you can call when struggling.
What is a support person?
Understanding your feelings can help prevent this from happening
What is a relapse?
The person you hope to become in recovery.
What is your future self?
Treating yourself with kindness instead of harsh judgment.
What is self-compassion?
Stress leading to thoughts and then urges is an example of this sequence.
What is a relapse cycle?
A plan to stay safe and avoid relapse.
What is a prevention plan?
This is the ability to sit with uncomfortable feelings without reacting.
What is emotional tolerance?
Values and goals that guide who you want to be
What are personal values?
This involves forgiving yourself and moving forward.
What is self-forgiveness?
Recognizing patterns helps you do this before relapse happens.
What is interrupt the cycle?
Doing something healthy instead of using is called this.
What is a coping replacement?