Distorting Reality
Negative only, nothing positive here.
Mental Filter
This is bullshit!
Anger, Annoyance, Resentment
This is a feeling that compels us to use, even if we don't want to.
Craving
This method asks the question: "What does it mean to be a (fool, loser, nobody)?"
Define Terms
This will never end well.
Overgeneralization
Not enough love for someone like me.
Loneliness
This is a thought that is caused by a non-sober person, place, or thing.
Trigger
To identify the advantages and disadvantages of a feeling, a negative thought, or behavior.
Cost-Benefit Analysis
I feel like a dumbass, so I must be one.
Emotional Reasoning
Inferiority or Inadequacy
The group of people supportive of your recovery.
Recovery Capital, Recovery Network
Asking others if they have experienced the same thoughts or feeling that you are currently having.
The Survey Method
Oughta, Coulda, Woulda
Should Statement
Everyone will know how awful of a person I was. I don't deserve happiness.
Guilt or Shame
This is a support typically found within AA, NA, CA, etc. This means step-work and accountability from someone you trust.
Sponsor
Changing focus from being the problem to being the solution.
Re-attribution
It's either their way or the highway.
All or Nothing
What if, what if, what if, what if, what if, what if, what if...
Anxiety, Worry, Panic, Fear
A professional support with lived experience in addiction and recovery. They use their lived experience and recovery journey to support and empower others to start their own journey.
Peer Recovery Specialist
Thoughts or feelings are on trial.
Examine the Evidence