Recovery
_________ communication is the transfer of information through the use of body language including eye contact, facial expressions, gestures and more.
Nonverbal
While compliance implies blindly obeying what others are telling us to do, even when we don't want to do what others are asking of us, this word takes it a step further. When we learn to do this, we realize there is no exit plan: committing to recovery is the only way to live a full and happy life. We realize we can’t do this all on our own and we allow a higher power to guide us through.
What is, "surrender?"
Created with a recovery specialist or sponsor and includes resources and details of actions you can take to help you initiate personal self-care, identify coping skills and a support system. To create one successfully it should include: 1) Time for self-reflection, 2) Recognition of your triggers, 3) A set of actions, should you relapse, 4) Involvement of others 5) Goals for a healthy lifestyle
What is a, "relapse prevention plan?"
It is typical for a person with Substance Use Disorder to experience _______, or, the inability to experience pleasurable things as normal, for an extended period of time after last use of substance.
What is "anhedonia?"
Anhedonia sometimes occurs during recovery as the brains attempts to re-balance it's hormones. Though this feeling can come and go after withdrawal, eventually it will go away.