Grounding, call a friend, distraction, go for a walk, read a book, journal
What is a coping skill?
Reasons that make use a good idea and reasons that make use a bad idea.
What is a pros and cons list?
I'm an idiot, I don't deserve anything, why bother, I can't do this, I'm a failure, it's worthless.
What is negative self talk?
Being in the here and now
What is mindfulness?
This is what you call a pile of kittens?
What is a meowtain?
Thinking about or wanting to use again
What is cravings?
Identifying something that you want to accomplish and establishing measurable step and time frames to complete it.
What is setting a goal.
I can go to the casino every night as long as I don't use or drink.
So what if I go to the gym after work for 4 hours and work out all day on the week ends. I'm not hurting anyone.
I work 16 hours a day, the money is great.
Oh Hi.... can I have 2 big macs, 2 large fries, a large chocolate shake....ummm... and a 10 nugget.
What is replacing your addiction?
If I drink that poison I know I will only hurt myself.
I will not allow them to rent space in my head anymore.
What is l letting go of resentment?
To politely yet firmly stand up for yourself when facing a trigger or difficult situation is called this.
What is assertiveness?
Having the desire to do or be better; having a sense of purpose or finding meaning in our lives
What is Motivation for change?
A group of people in recovery who provide emotional and practical help to someone who is struggling.
What is a sober support network.
I wasn't at the meeting tonight because my pet fish died.
Of course, I am working on my steps, I left my book in my friends car and it caught on fire last night.
I did my sober supports but my dog ate it.
No, i didn't go to the strip club, I just love glitter!
What is being dishonest?
This is for me and not anyone else.
What is forgiveness?
Who am I?
Who is Bill W, one of the founders of AA.
People, places, things
What are triggers?
A set patterns or schedule of things to do every day to help you avoid relapse from that dangerous feeling of boredom.
What is a daily routine?
Saying “yes” to a person when you want to say “no”
Failing to speak up when you’re treated badly
Giving away too much of your time
What is not setting boundaries?
Spending your time with the people who make you happy, doing the things that bring you joy, and going to the places that bring you peace.
What is creating new memories?
You can't see, taste, or smell me and the same amount of a few grains of salt of ME is enough to kill you.
What is Fentanyl?
Honest, Hope, Faith, Courage, Integrity, Willingness, Humility, Responsibility, Discipline, Perseverance, Awareness, Service
What are the 12 step principles ?
Dishonesty, stress, mood swings, losing motivation, easily frustrated or angry, isolating, becoming more negative.
What are red flags of a relapse?
Returning to manipulation, being impulsive, wanting instant gratification, lying, denial, blaming
What is going back to addictive behaviors.
Make a gratitude list, do random acts of kindness, write about positive things of the day, and keep a sense of humor.
What is increasing positivity?
It takes 21 days to create this.
What is a new habit?