Triggers
This type of emotion, like sadness or anger, can make you want to use.
What is a feeling trigger?
A simple way to calm yourself: in through the nose, out through the mouth.
What is deep breathing?
A daily habit that helps you stay focused and sober.
What is a routine?
What you must do every day to stay clean.
What is not use?
You do this when you keep track of your job interviews, chores, and appointments.
What is using a schedule or calendar?
Being around old friends who still use can cause this.
What is a people trigger?
Writing down your thoughts in a notebook.
What is journaling?
These meetings are full of others who want to stay sober too.
What are recovery meetings?
Being on time and doing what you say you’ll do shows this.
What is responsibility?
Making a list before going to the store helps you stick to this.
What is a budget?
A place where you used to get high or drunk.
What is a location trigger?
Calling this kind of person when you feel triggered can help.
What is a sponsor or support person?
A short, positive phrase you say to yourself, like “I’ve got this.”
What is an affirmation?
When you open up and share in group or with your housemates, you're showing this.
What is vulnerability?
This is how much you earn at work before taxes are taken out.
What is gross income?
Not getting enough of this can make you feel irritable or weak in recovery.
What is sleep?
This type of walk or workout can boost your mood.
What is exercise?
Something you do that brings peace, like prayer or meditation.
What is spiritual practice?
Following rules, showing respect, and working your program is how you become a ____.
What is a role model?
When you balance work, chores, rest, and fun, you're learning this essential recovery skill.
What is life balance or healthy structure?
A special day or event, like a birthday or holiday, might lead to this kind of trigger.
What is an emotional memory or event trigger?
Focusing on what you’re thankful for is called this.
What is practicing gratitude?
These are promises you make to yourself about how you want to live.
What are personal boundaries?
Your Peer Coach helps you work on this kind of personal plan.
What is a recovery plan or goal?
You use this skill when you step away from drama or walk away from a heated argument.
What is emotional regulation or conflict resolution?