Recovery Attitudes
What should be your highest priority when working toward recovery?
Making your recovery program a priority.
Name one thing you should educate yourself about.
Your disorders, treatment, recovery, or relapse triggers.
What is motivation?
The inner or outer drive that encourages you to make changes.What is motivation?
What is self-awareness?
Recognizing your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
What are coping skills?
Healthy strategies used to manage difficult emotions, symptoms, and behaviors.
True or False: There is an easy shortcut to recovery.
False. Recovery takes hard work, discipline, and a plan.
What are three examples of treatment or recovery support?
Therapy, medication, and self-help groups.
What can you tell yourself when you don't feel motivated?
Positive and encouraging self-talk.
What is one way to practice self-awareness?
Stop and check in with yourself.
Name two healthy coping skills.
Deep breathing, walking, journaling, talking to someone, etc.
What does having a positive attitude mean in recovery?
Choosing a healthy outlook when facing challenges.
What is a relapse trigger?
Something that may increase the risk of returning to unhealthy behaviors or substance use.
Does motivation stay the same every day?
No. Motivation can go up and down.
Why should you recognize your triggers?
So, you can respond in healthier ways.
What can you do when you feel overwhelmed?
Pause, use a coping skill, and reach out for support.
What are two things that help you stay committed to recovery?
Discipline and dedication.
Why is understanding your diagnosis important?
It helps you understand your symptoms and make informed recovery decisions.
What should you do when motivation is low?
Continue treatment and recovery activities, even when it's difficult.
Name two personal strengths that can support recovery.
Answers vary: patience, courage, honesty, determination, etc.
Why is it important to develop new coping skills?
They help you manage challenges without returning to unhealthy habits.
Why is taking responsibility important in recovery?
Because change starts with recognizing problems and taking action.
True or False: Treatment has both benefits and limitations.
True.
Complete this sentence: Low motivation will NOT stay with you ________.
Forever
Why is it important to understand how your behaviors affect others?
It helps you recognize the impact of your actions and make positive changes.
Name one person or resource you could reach out to when struggling.
A trusted person, therapist, recovery group, or support professional.