Emotions
Worrying about the future or ruminating on past mistakes can increase relapse risk; this is an example of this emotion.
Anxiety
Anything that sets off an automatic emotional, mental, or physical reaction, often faster and stronger than the situation itself would normally warrant is known as
Trigger
This is the minimum number of hours of sleep one should aim to achieve each night to help reduce stress and support recovery.
8 hours
Expecting the worst-possible outcome, no matter how unlikely.
Catastrophizing
This common feeling in recovery—often caused by isolation—can prompt cravings if not addressed.
Loneliness
This type of trigger involves internal reactions tied to feelings, memories, beliefs, or past experiences
Emotional Triggers
People in recovery are encouraged to reach out to friends, family, or support groups when stress rises, this otherwise known as
Support Network
Taking a single negative event as a permanent pattern of failure.
Overgeneralizing
Experiencing frustration or irritation with oneself after a minor slip can increase the risk of relapse; this is an example of this emotional state.
Guilt
This stress-management technique encourages individuals to focus on the present moment to reduce tension and prevent cravings from escalating.
Mindfulness
________ is negative, chronic or prolonged, "bad" stress that is perceived as a threat or unmanageable, decreases performance and leads to burnout, and is generally associated with fear, helplessness, and avoidance.
Distress
Assuming you know what others are thinking with very little or no evidence at all.
Mind Reading
Assuming that your negative feelings reflect the true nature of reality.
Emotional Reasoning
This type of trigger involves external conditions or events that provoke a reaction.
Situational Triggers
These plans often teach people to anticipate high-pressure situations that might cause stress and cravings; this preparation strategy is otherwise known as
Relapse Prevention Plan
Practicing distress tolerance can prevent impulsive reactions and reduce this high-risk outcome in recovery.
Relapse
Recognizing emotions as temporary and will pass to help lower uncomfortable emotions without reacting impulsively is a skill known as
Emotional Regualtion
__________________ are irrational, habitual, and biased thought patterns that twist reality, leading to negative emotions, anxiety, and distorted self-perception.
Cognitive Distortions
________ is positive, short-term, "good" stress that motivates, feels exciting, and is generally seen as a manageable challenge and creates a sense of accomplishment and growth.
Eustress
Focusing exclusively on negative details while ignoring positive ones.
Mental Filtering