Coping Skills
This is a coping skill that involves writing down your feelings and emotions
Journaling
What is a powerful desire for something that usually passes?
Craving
What does PAWS stand for?
Post accute withdrawal symptoms
__ day __ _ time
One day at a time
Symptoms: blushing, sweating, nausea, intense fear of embarrassment in social settings
Social Anxiety
This coping skill involves relaxation and deep breathing
Meditation
This can be internal or external and can potentially lead to a relapse?
Trigger
A brief return to alcohol or other substances - often referred to as a "slip".
Lapse
It ____ if you ___ it
It works if you work it
Symptoms: Reoccurring nightmares, unwanted memories, flashbacks, heightened reactions, depressed mood
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
This is a useful coping skill that can typically help manage stress and anxiety as long as it is not triggering
Listening to music
What is a potential early warning sign that can cause you to have too much time alone and cause you to overthink?
Isolation/boredom
What does HALT stand for?
_____ not ______
Progress not perfection
Symptoms: delusions, hallucinations, disorganized behavior
Schizophrenia
This coping skill can help you forget about your worries and focus on your body's movements
They help us manage our emotions related to difficult times to improve emotional health and help us grow as people. Behaviors, attitudes, and approaches
Coping skills
This brain chemical that enables pleasure ceases production after continued substance abuse
Dopamine
__ go and __ ___
Let go and let God
Symptoms: sadness, loss of interest, suicidal thoughts, changes in regular patterns
Depression
What is the the act of taking care of your physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health?
Self-care
A____ is always necessary for an individual to take control of their future sobriety and avoid future relapse - includes early warning signs, high risk situations, etc.
Relapse prevention plan
What was the first 12 step program/fellowship?
Alcoholics Anonymous
______ before ________
Principles before personalities
Symptoms: manic episodes, loss of reality, depressive episodes, loss of interest, suicidal thoughts
Bi-Polar Disorder