Pt.1 Relapse and Triggers
What do many people who become addicted have?
Addictive personalities
What is the 1st level of the wall to preventing relaspse?
Physical well-being
Before you can receive help from others, what do you have to do first?
Trust them
T/F: Building a wall is something that is completed and forgotten.
False:
It is an ongoing process
What do you answer even though it never asks you questions?
A doorbell or a phone
In the avoiding triggers exercise, how should you be feeling?
Relaxed, comfortable, and safe
What does emotional well-being mean?
Being able to manage your emotions
What is one reasonable question you must ask people before you can put your trust in others?
Do these people deserve your trust?
Do they have the experience needed to help you?
Do they have your best interest in mind?
Are they using or exploiting you for their own needs?
T/F: To overcome a dependency on one thing, you sometimes need to depend on something else.
True:
At least temporarily, until you can handle it on your own.
Which part of the road do ghosts most love to travel?
The dead end
Name 3 types of triggers.
Internal
External
Sensory
How can building a wall to prevent relapse help you?
You can avoid putting yourself in situations that have a high chance of leading you back to using drugs or drinking alcohol.
What will the trust walk not show you?
Whether you can be completely honest with others or trust them with your most important concerns.
T/F: For the trust walk, all you need is a blindfold and another person to pair up with.
True
Why is an island like the letter T?
They're both in the middle of water
What question is important to ask when thinking about the decisions you are making?
"Is this good for my recovery, or is it bad for my recovery?"
Religion may be involved in spiritual growth. What else is?
Personal meditation
Reading
Spending time in nature
Hiking
Sports
Art
Music
How many minutes should you allow the person you're on a trust walk to lead you where he or she wishes?
15 Minutes
T/F: It is hard to trust someone with your problems, emotions, fears, and secrets because trust is not something that comes immediately.
True
What do you call a fly without wings?
A walk
What are 2 of the 5 steps to defusing triggers?
Identify triggers
Avoid triggers
Interrupt triggers
Talk about triggers
Thought-stopping
What does it mean if you know your weaknesses?
Knowing what specific things you need to avoid
What should you decide before being blindfolded and lead by the person you're on a trust walk with?
The limits of where you can go, either inside or outdoors, and how far you can go.
T/F: Trust can come easy when you experience that you are being treated with respect and dignity.
False:
It is still gained over time
What goes up and down the stairs without moving?
A Carpet