Combating Isolation

Combating Isolation

100

What stage sobriety does Isolation normally occur in? 

Early Stages

200

To isolate means to _____ oneself apart from others.

Set

300

One of the reasons people isolate is that they are afraid to be ________.

Judged

400

Mental health can cause people to isolate. Many people in recovery have a ___________.

dual-diagnosis

500

What is the antidote for isolation?

Recovery

Week Recap

100

Name one of the patterns of codependency

Denial, low-self esteem, compliance, control, avoidance

200

___________ is the feeling of deserving blame for one's actions.

Guilt

300

What codependency patter is being embarrassed to receive recognition, praise, or gifts?

Low-Self Esteem

400

Those in recovery must learn to ________ themselves and deal with their guilt positively

Forgive

500

We were made for __________.

hint: One of the titles of the sections from todays article

Connection

Coping Skills

100

Paying attention to the present moment without judgment, helping to manage cravings and difficult emotions.

Mindfulness, meditation

200

Physical activity releases endorphins, which can improve mood and reduce cravings.

Exercise

300

this envolves focusing on slow, deep breaths that engage the diaphragm, a muscle below the lungs, to expand the abdomen rather than just the chest.

Deep Breathing Exercises

400

therapeutic practice of regularly writing down thoughts, emotions, and experiences to aid in the healing and recovery process from addiction.

Journaling

500

 abilities needed to effectively express thoughts, feelings, and needs, as well as to understand and respond to others

Communication skills

Sober Celebrities

100

This famous actor, and star of movies like 300 and Chasing Mavericks, entered rehab for painkillers in 2012.

Gerard Butler

200

he was a president and one of the most hated politicians who were alcoholics during their terms in office; he was an all-around addict. White House staffers noted that the guy who is "not a crook" was known for drinking to the point of slurring his speech and acting out. 

He was also addicted to sleeping pills and mood stabilizers

Richard Nixon

300

pop music icon, pianist, and legend is also a hero in the recovery community. In his early career, he used cocaine, marijuana, and alcohol to manage the complex emotions associated with being simultaneously intensely shy and a music superstar.

Elton John

400

The most famous and successful horror author in history has been in recovery for 33 years. His books and movies have scared the pants off of audiences for decades, reports heavy drug and alcohol use in the 1970s.

Stephen King

500

This actress struggled with both drugs and alcohol use in years past. In 2017, she celebrated 20 years sober. She is known for her role in the matrix, set it off, and the nutty professor.

Jada Pinkett Smith