Feelings in Recovery
This feeling happens when someone believes things can get better
What is Hope?
Feeling calm and free from stress.
What is Relaxed?
Feeling upset because something is unfair or difficult.
What is Frustrated?
Smiling and laughing usually show this feeling.
What is happiness?
This coping skill means taking slow breaths to calm down.
What is deep breathing?
This feeling can happen when someone regrets past choices.
What is Guilt?
Feeling thankful for people or blessings in life.
What is Grateful?
Feeling nervous or worried about what may happen.
What is anxious?
Crossing arms and avoiding eye contact may show this feeling.
What is discomfort?
Writing thoughts and feelings in a notebook is called this.
What is journaling?
This word means feeling emotionally worn out and drained.
What is exhausted?
Feeling excited and cheerful about something coming soon.
What is Eager?
Feeling lonely and disconnected from others.
What is isolated?
Shaking hands and rapid breathing may show this feeling.
What is fear?
Talking honestly with someone you trust is called this.
What is communication?
This feeling means someone is proud of progress they have made.
What is accomplished?
Feeling strong and sure of yourself.
What is confident?
Feeling overwhelmed by strong emotions or stress.
What is distressed?
Slumped shoulders and low energy may show this feeling.
What is sadness?
This coping word means staying focused on the present moment.
What is mindfulness?
This feeling describes being unsure and emotionally conflicted.
Ambivalent, Torn, Hesitant
This word means feeling deeply peaceful and emotionally balanced.
What is content/ pleased?
This word means feeling emotionally numb or detached.
What is withdrawn?
Clenched fists and a tense jaw may show this feeling.
What is Anger?
This coping skill means recovering emotionally after hardship.
What is resilience?