Triggers and Cravings
Name one internal trigger.
Stress, anxiety, depression, boredom, loneliness, fatigue, hunger, etc.
The first step when you have a problem is to ______ and think.
Stop or pause
What 3 things should you avoid to help prevent relapse?
Bottling up emotions, isolating, going to less meetings, being "too busy", loss of interest or motivation, etc. is what type of relapse?
Emotional relapse
This is how long a craving typically lasts.
About 90 seconds
What is one strategy to manage a sudden craving?
Accepting the urge and processing it, urge surfing, CBT skills, mindfulness, breathing exercises, grounding techniques, distract yourself, creative outlets, call someone, etc.
True or false- Thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected.
True
In order to create new ___ ____. You may need to find new ways to celebrate, have fun, new plans for how to spend your evenings, etc.
Healthy routines
Schedule
Minimizing past relapses or use, denial, rationalizing, changes in mood or behaviors, increased cravings and urges, etc. is what type of relapse?
Mental relapse
This is the part of the brain addiction starts in.
The midbrain
What is a trigger? (the definition)
This term describes anything—place, person, or feeling—that sparks the urge to use.
What are examples of self-soothing coping skills?
Taking a bath/shower
Listening to music
Fidgets/Stress balls
Coloring/Painting
Playing an instrument/Singing
The best way to stop a trigger from leading to relapse is to ___________the trigger in the first place
Avoid
What is cross addiction?
When we replace our main drug/activity of choice with another unhealthy activity.
Define healthy boundaries.
Clearly stating limits to protect yourself without apologizing.
limits we set to protect our physical, emotional, and mental well-being while fostering respectful and balanced relationships.
What is a craving? (the definition)
This is the intense desire to use a substance or repeat a behavior.
What are examples of distraction coping skills?
Playing a game
Watching TV
Taking a walk
Reading
Exercising
Hobbies
Identifying and avoiding ______ ______ situations is vital i relapse prevention.
High risk
In order to increase ___ you may need to find new goals, engage in exciting events, exercise, and eat more protein.
Dopamine.
What is S.L.I.P
Sobriety lost its priority.
Certain highway exits, fluffy clouds, and rap music are just a few examples of this type of trigger.
External trigger
Define "unhealthy coping skills"
Coping skills that are harmful to you or others & that keep you from addressing your needs effectively.
What are the 3 stages of relapse?
Mental, emotional, and physical.
What are self-defeating thoughts?
Cognitive distortions.
Name 5 Recovery Support Meetings.
Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, SMART Recovery, Dharma Recovery, Health Realization, Al-Anon, CMA, CA, etc.