Triggers
T/F - Your intentions to stop shouldn't translate into behavior changes.
False
T/F - All 12 step meetings are the same.
False.
T/F - People pleasing can be forms of insecure attachment and co-dependency
True
T/F - Anxiety and Depression are not increased by increased stressors.
Triggers are people, places, objects, feelings, and times that cause __________.
Cravings
Which step is this?
We admitted that we were powerless over alcohol—that our lives had become unmanageable
Step 1
Processing past _______ can help you identify reasons for people pleasing behaviors.
Traumas
Setting SMART goals can help decrease stressors. What does SMART stand for?
Specific (or small), measurable, achievable, relevant, time-limited.
T/F - Triggers affect your brain and cause cravings even though you have decided to stop substance use.
True
The first few weeks and months of recovery are frustrating. Many things happen that are confusing and frightening. During this difficult period, there are many times when people in recovery need to talk about problems and fears. A _________ helps guide a newcomer through this process.
Sponsor
T/F - Better sleep, isolating, managing emotions, and breathing all help address people pleasing manners.
False - Isolation does not help.
What are some physical ways to decrease stressors?
Name 2.
Nutrition
Medication management
Sleep
Health
Managing pain
Stopping the craving process is an important part of treatment. The best way to do that is to do the following
1.
2.
3.
1. Identify triggers.
2.Cope with triggers differently than in the past (for example, schedule exercise and a 12-Step or mutual-help meeting for Friday nights).
3. Prevent exposure to triggers whenever possible (for example, do not handle large amounts of cash).
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. - What is this called?
The Serenity Prayer
What are the impacts of people pleasing? Name 2.
(Multiple were listed in the video)
Physical - lack of sleep, physical stress, increased pain.
Cognitive - Resentment, guilt, loss of purpose,
Environmental - Tension.
Relational - Impacts of relationships, reduced self-esteem, staying in toxic relationships.
T/F - You should seek bloodwork from your doctor to check your levels. This can increase knowledge of health and assist in identifying health stressors.
True :)
If every Friday night someone cashes a paycheck, goes out with friends, and uses stimulants, the triggers might be what? Name at least two
Friday night ● Friends who use ● After work ● A bar or club ● Money
When was AA founded?
1930s
What are motivators for people pleasing? Name at least two.
(There were 5 listed in the video)
Physical - To keep the peace and everyone else calm
Affective - To be happy???
Cognitive - Because I am supposed to
Relational - To be loved, have people be grateful, to manipulate others for my benefit, to make myself indispensable
When the receptors are constantly bombarded and overwhelmed by neurotransmitters, the brain recognizes the imbalance and takes corrective action by reducing the responsiveness of the receptors. This is called _____________ or resistance.
Tolerance