Triggers and Thought Stopping
Thoughts
Who experiences the worst withdrawal symptoms physically?
The name of the ropes that hold the ship in place?
mooring lines
Rock, Paper, Scissors but IOP version
Lapse, Relapse, Recovery (we will never mention this abomination of an idea again)
Bags???
Who is SS.
Triggers turn into thoughts but what do thoughts turn into when they are not stopped?
Cravings
People recovering from stimulant use can go thru a period where they feel "cured", what is this period called and how long does it last?
Honeymoon period and 4 weeks after withdrawal
Dirty old seat cushion?
What make a great life raft according to Doug and the Coast Guard.
Why do we lie in active addiction?
It becomes unmanageable to maintain daily living and addiction. Addiction wins out every time.
KW
The process you want to use after a trigger turns into a thought?
Thought stopping techniques
Reason why things don't feel as fun in recovery?
Less Dopamine and Brain is healing
Your Mooring Lines should be emotions that you feel you are stressed out? (T or F)
False: Mooring Lines are behaviors that keep you anchored in your recovery.
How do we regain trust?
Maintain recovery and be consistent
I love fishing and also having long talks about my emotions with my wife. Who am I?
DC
There are multiple thought stopping techniques, which ones did we cover?
Snapping a rubber band, calling someone, relaxation, and visualization
The best way to remedy boredom?
Setup a schedule with activities and follow it.
How is the Mooring Line Recovery Chart Utilized?
Drawing Back to Back was used to demonstrate?
Trust
I've had this mountain bike for a week but still haven't rode it.
RG
Trigger-->______-->_______-->________
Thought, Cravings, and Relapse
Its important to incorporate _______ into your schedule and routine to help with giving yourself a break and preventing burnout.
The most powerful tool that you will need to survive in the middle of the ocean after your yacht has blown up and you are in a life raft with three other people???
a mirror
What are the four relapse justifications we discussed?
Someone Elses Fault, Catastrophic Event, For a Specific Purpose, and Depression Anger Loneliness and Fear
Here today, gone tomorrow, maybe back next week?
Casey