SIGNS OF RELAPSE
Definition of Relapse?
The process of becoming dysfunctional in my recovery
Everything revolves around me me me?
What is Self-Centered Entitlement
I lose my temper for no reason or I get mad at people who are doing better than me.
What is Phase 6 - Confusion and/or Overreaction
The color of the duct tape we'll need to use to duct tape our Basic Text back together. It represents that behind every gray cloud is a silver lining.
What is a Gray Key Tag at 18 months.
We admitted we were powerless over our addiction and that our lives had become unmanageable.
What is Step 1
Three factors that Contribute to a Relapse
What is anything listed on tab 3 of the binder...Dishonesty, Isolation, Holidays, Withdrawal, Guilt, Over-confidence, Lack of Spiritual Program, Denial of loss of control, etc.
All or Nothing thinking. Winners and losers,,,not the big picture?
What is Concrete Negative Thinking
The only thing that stops me from using is the fear of getting caught.
What is Phase 9 - Thinking About Relapse
The color of our Basic Text. Hopefully, we've seen one, opened one, better yet, read one by now.
What is a Blue Key Tag - 6 months no blunts.
We made a searching and moral inventory of ourselves.
What is Step 4
True or False - Relapse is always the end of Recovery?
What is False - Relapse can be a part of Recovery.
It's okay to take whatever I want
What is Ownership
I get worried by how I'm starting to think and act, and I start to believe my own lies.
What is Phase 2 - Return of Denial
The grass is greener on the NA side. Now we're mowing it instead of smoking it.
What is a Green Key Tag - 60 days
We made a list of all person's we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all.
What is Step 8
Relapse is Deadly
Relapse is deadly because it can lead to an overdose after not using for awhile.
Assuming something is true based on a feeling, even it is not true.
What is Emotional Reasoning.
I start having one problem after another for no reason at all.
What is Phase 4 - Crisis Building
It lights up ,So we don't have to. They also say we have an inner glow at this time.
Glow In The Dark Key Tag - Still here, no beer, pee clear, head clear, full of cheer, see the deer, 1 year.
Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood him.
What is Step 3
These are tactics you use in order to avoid accountability for your actions and/or keep yourself disengaged from treatment.
What are Obstruction Tactics.
Demands immediate possession and success
What is Lack of Time Perspective
I can't stick to my daily routine, or I think life isn't worth living.
What is Phase 7 - Depression
The color of caution. Avoid old playmates, playgrounds, & playthings.
What is Orange Key Tag - Orange we glad we found NA? 30 Days.
Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.
What is Step 11