Dangerous Emotions
True or False: Negative Emotions lead to automatic use.
True
Name 4 important factors of maintaining recovery and day to day activities.
Structure, scheduling, balance, down time
Who gets hurt by substance abuse?
Everyone
What is relapse?
Relapse is going back to drug/alcohol use and to ll addictive patterns and behaviors that go with it.
Define Stress
The experience people have when the demands they make of themselves or those placed upon them are greater than what they feel they can handle.
Name the 3 most common negative emotional triggers.
Loneliness, Anger, Deprivation
Bonus Points: Why are these triggering?
Name 2 positive effects of using down time effectively
Planning activities in advance gives you something to look forward. Engaging in self care is important for well being and recovery.
How did substance abuse impact your relationships?
It broke trust, ended relationships, enabled relationships, etc.
Why is Relapse Prevention Important?
It is the process of not using substances, identifying patterns and behaviors that lead to use, identifying coping skills to maintain recovery, and identifying supports to maintain recovery.
What 3 states of the body are impacted by stress?
Mental, emotional, and physical.
What is a "Red Flag" feeling
A certain emotional state that is often viewed by people in recovery as the "reason I use."
Identify 3 triggers of downtime
Being bored, feeling burnt out or overwhelmed, exhaustion, etc.
What are some past behaviors you want to make amends for?
stealing, lying, not showing up, putting use first, being irritable and mean, etc.
What are Addictive Behaviors?
The things people do as part of substance use
BONUS POINTS: Name 3 addictive behaviors
Name 5 symptoms of stress
sleep issues, anxiety, irritability, headaches, stomach issues, fatigue, poor concentration, etc.
Name 4 additional negative emotional states that are dangerous for you
fear, jealousy, envy, disgust, sadness, grief, shame, guilt
visiting family/friends, taking a long weekend getaway, going for a hike, attending an event (sports, concert, play, etc.), go to a movie, etc.
What step in the 12 steps addresses amends?
Step 9
What is Addictive Thinking?
These are thoughts that make using seem ok (aka Stinking Thinking).
Name 3 ways to decrease stress
time management and balance, self care, exercise, saying No, meditation, prayer, writing, etc.
Name 3 ways to cope with negative emotions and separate feelings from behaviors.
Writing, meditation, mindfulness, talk it through with a support, etc.
How can downtime trigger relapse?
Is being in recovery and stopping the use of substances enough to repair relationships? Why or Why not?
No, trust needs amends need to be made, I must take accountability for my actions and the pain they have caused, and I need to rebuild trust.
What is Emotional Buildup?
Feelings that don't seem to go away and keep getting stronger.
BONUS POINTS: Name 3 examples of emotional build up
Do you want to play the stress ball game at the end of jeopardy?
Yes!- play the game
No- writing assignment