Everyday Recovery
Recovery means trying to get better, not being ___.
Perfect
Name one coping skill that helps with stress.
Breathing / walking / music / etc.
Using drugs or alcohol can make mental health better or worse?
Worse
Name one sign of stress in the body.
Tight muscles / fast heart / headache / sweaty hands
Name one healthy daily habit.
Sleep / eat / shower
Name one thing people do in recovery.
Go to appointments / take meds / use coping skills
Coping skills are used when feelings are too ___.
Strong / Overwhelming
What is a craving?
A strong urge to use
Stress can make symptoms better or worse?
Worse
Why is sleep important?
Helps the brain and your mood. Can help your body recover.
True or False: People can still have symptoms and be in recovery.
True
What is one coping skill you can do anywhere?
Breathing / counting / grounding / walking away
Name one thing you can do instead of using.
Call someone / distract yourself / walk / ask for help
What is one healthy way to lower stress?
Rest / breathing / talking with someone you trust
Name one way to remember appointments.
Phone reminders / calendar / make a to-do list
Name one place people get recovery help.
Clinic / hospital / group / meeting
If one coping skill doesn’t work for you, what should you do?
Try another one
True or False: Cravings always last forever.
False
True or False: Everyone feels stressed sometimes. It's natural!
True
True or False: Asking for help is a weakness.
False
What is one reason recovery can be hard sometimes?
Stress / symptoms / cravings
Name one coping skill that helps calm the body.
Deep breathing / Stretching / Meditation
Who can help when cravings are strong?
Staff / sponsor / peer / therapist / doctor
Who should you tell if stress feels unmanageable?
Staff / therapist / doctor
What is one way to take care of yourself today?
Any appropriate answer