Triggers
What does H.A.L.T stand for?
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
These excuses allow people in recovery to edge close enough to relapse situations that accidents can happen.
What is relapse Justifications.
True or False: Relapse justification is a process that happens in people's minds.
True
-I broke my ankle and have to have surgery and won't be able to do anything on my feet for weeks!
-I was fired due to unfair reasons.
-A friend or family member passing
-There was fire and I don't have anything left of my house.
This is when you remind yourself of the consequences of using to help you to not relapse.
What is Playing the tape through-or forward.
What are the two categories of triggers?
What is Internal & External
Challenge this justification: " I was at a event with a cash bar & a someone offered me a drink on them"
-Regardless of if it was free I didn't have to accept the drink offer.
-A non-alcoholic beverage would suffice.
- A free drink is not worth my recovery.
If someone has made the decision to remain abstinent they could still be susceptible to relapse justifications because.....
Their brains are still healing and still feel the need for the substances (the chemical imbalances are still being "corrected").
Having no energy, or gaining unwanted weight can cause these types of justifications
What is - For a specific purpose
The practice of taking an active role in protecting one's own well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress.
What is Self-care
Isolation can often lead to feelings of.....
What is Loneliness
True or false: Relapse justification is not a warning sign for relapse potential.
False
Challenge this relapse justification: I have been having some anxiety and I know if I use it the anxiety will go away.
-The anxiety will be gone for the moment, but the consequences would bring even more problems.
-Exercising or going for a walk, or talking to a sponsor, are other healthier options to address anxiety.
-The drug could actually induce more anxiety or I could overdose because change in tolerance, or the drugs could have unknown substances laced in it, and overall is not worth the risk.
Who has the most ability to do something about relapse justifications when they are had?
What is- The person having them.
-only you know what you're thinking, you have the first response to addressing these kinds of thoughts, including reaching out to a trusted support person to help you challenge them.
Give 3 forms of supports you can reach out to who are best for helping you cope when needed
-will also accept specifics, like if you named them beyond their "role".
Give 2 examples of an external trigger
-People & places
Knowing weaknesses in ________ helps to halt the automatic process that leads events to
--> justification to -->relapse.
In advance or ahead of time.
Despite hard work and dedication these are "invented" and could derail significant recovery progress.
What is Relapse justifications
What are justifications this statement is an example of: I have got the promotion I worked hard to get and should celebrate, and plus this isn't even the substance that was a problem for me...
What is Celebrating & Substance dependency has been cured
These types of techniques can be used with practice and will help with "stinking thinking", by redirecting the mind to more positive thoughts.. you can also give an example if you can't recall the name
What is thought stopping
-snapping a rubberband on your wrist when thinking you need a cigarette
-saying "Stop" firmly out loud or in your mind
-visualizing a good outcome or event
Feeling judged, attacked, or invalidated can cause this type of trigger
Internal, will also accept emotional
What are the 7 main domains of relapse justification? (points given if you can list at least 4)
-Celebrating -Depression, Anger Loneliness, Fear
-Testing yourself -For a specific reason
-The disease is cured -Someone else's fault
-Catastrophic events
I want to see if I can be around my old friends is an example of......
What is testing yourself.
These can mistakenly be labeled as "harmless", or unimportant and go unaddressed.
What is Relapse Justifications
The skill that helps you stay present in the moment to not become overwhelmed by your emotions WITHOUT avoiding them.
What is Mindfulness