Stages of Relapse
What is an emotional relapse?
Emotions and behaviours may be setting you up for relapse down the road. Such as bottling up your emotions, not going to meetings, mood swings, not asking for help and poor self care.
The word "narcotics" in Narcotics Anonymous refers to what?
Mindfulness Techniques
Meditation, mindfulness walks, body scan and five senses technique.
What is anxiety
Anxiety is the feeling a person gets when they are stressed, worried or afraid of something. Anxiety can affect the way a person feels psychically and emotionally, the way a person thinks, and the way a person behaves.
What are beliefs?
A belief is a subjective attitude that something is true or a state of affairs is the case. A subjective attitude is a mental state of having some stance, take, or opinion about something
What is a mental relapse?
During this stage is going back and forth between using and not using. Symptoms include lying, bargaining, cravings, and planning a relapse.
How much does it cost to belong to NA?
Nothing, but you can pay by donation.
Dealing with Triggers
Distractions, avoiding people places and things, and using personal coping skills ex. exercise, listening to music, going for walks
What is Depression
Depression is a mood disorder that causes persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest.
What are values?
Values are basic and fundamental beliefs that guide or motivate attitudes or actions. They help us to determine what is important to us. Values describe the personal qualities we choose to embody to guide our actions
What is a physical relapse?
Acting on the urges to use substances.
How do you become a member of NA?
The only requirement to become a member of NA is a desire to overcome your addiction.
What is Square Breathing
Breathe in for 4, breathe out for 4, Breathe in for 4, breathe out for 4,
What is Stress
People under stress experience mental and physical symptoms and typically caused by an external trigger.
What is trauma?
Trauma is the lasting emotional response that often results from living through a distressing event. Experiencing a traumatic event can harm a person's sense of safety, sense of self, and ability to regulate emotions and navigate relationships.
Ways to prevent a mental relapse
Call someone, wait 30 minutes, think about what would happen if you used, and focus on today.
How many times can you share in a meeting?
Once, due to so many people sharing.
What does a Sponser do?
In some ways, a sponsor is like a good friend, a wise teacher, a private tutor, a favorite uncle, a seasoned mentor, an experienced guide, and that sibling we always wanted but never had. Sponsorship, which includes aspects of all these roles, is nevertheless unique. A sponsor is someone who has been where we want to go in our Twelve Step program and knows something about how we can get there.
What is Bipolar
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition characterized by manic (or hypomanic) and depressive episodes. It causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and concentration. The condition is manageable with medications, talk therapy, lifestyle changes, and other treatments.
What is resentment?
When you have resentment, a major part of you closes down. You lose your aliveness and your joy for life. You put up walls of protection and you make your life more difficult. When you resent someone you are saying very forcefully that the other person is the problem.
What to do if you've relapsed?
talk to someone, allow yourself to feel your emotions, don't isolate yourself, and evaluate your tools.
Who was the founder of NA?
Who is James "Jimmy K" Kinnon.
What is in a relapse prevention plan?
What is Substance Use Disorder
Substance use disorder (SUD) is a treatable mental disorder that affects a person's brain and behavior, leading to their inability to control their use of substances like legal or illegal drugs, alcohol, or medications
Name at least 4 types of Self-help groups
AA, NA, CA, Recovery Dharma, Smart Recovery, Wellbriety.