Relapse As A Process
Name the seven phases of the relapse process.
What are...uncomfortable feelings, time travel, fragmentation, gathering justification, eliminating the witnesses, dry drunk, and relapse.
The capacity to be aware of, control, and express one's emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships.
What is... emotional intelligence.
Unhealthy levels of ______ contribute to heart disease, anxiety, depression, relational discord, drug use, weakened immune systems, and much more...
What is... stress.
This stage of recovery last for approximately 1 - 2 years.
What is... Abstinence.
To cancel or postpone the punishment of (someone, especially someone condemned to death).
What is... reprieve (daily reprieve).
Define fragmentation.
What is... when the way you think, speak, and feel don't match up.
The five components of emotional intelligence.
What are...
_______ techniques can be used when you feel anxious or are struggling to be in the present moment.
What is.... grounding.
Name a sign of an emotional relapse.
What is...
1) bottling up emotions;
2) isolating;
3) not going to meet- ings;
4) going to meetings but not sharing;
Name a good coping skill for anger.
What is... exercise.
The tendency for people to remember past experiences in a positive light, while overlooking negative experiences associated with that event(s).
What is...euphoric recall.
A way to increase emotional intelligence...
What is... mindfulness
Definition: the help provided by other people, such as family, friends, groups, and communities.
What is... social support.
Name a sign of a mental relapse.
What is...
1) craving for drugs or alcohol
2) thinking about people, places, and things associated with past use
3) minimizing consequences of past use or glamorizing past use
4) thinking of schemes to better control using
Prayer & Meditation can be utilized to maintain your...
What is...spiritual condition.
In this relapse phase most people close to you may assume that you have already began using due to your behavior.
What is... Dry Drunk
Name one aspect of fear that can undermine your recovery.
What is fear of...
1) Fear of Success
2) Fear of approaching the world sober)
3) Fear of being successful in recovery
Daily Double!!!!: We are unable, at certain times, to bring into our consciousness with sufficient force the memory of the ______ and _______ of even a week or a month ago.
What is.... suffering and humiliation.
How long does it take the brain to heal from substance use/addiction?
What is... 1 - 2 years.
PAWS stands for
What is... Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome/Symptoms
Relapse justifications are often fueled by ________.
What are... resentments.
Definition: How you control and manage yourself and your emotions, inner resources, and abilities. It also includes your ability to manage your impulses.
What is...self regulation.
Name the primary indicator of someone being fragmented.
What is... Not being able to identify your emotions.
In the second stage of recovery, the main task is to _______ the damage caused by addiction.
What is...repair
____ can undermine your recovery success.
What is... fear