Recovery support
What is AA step 1?
"We admitted we were powerless over alcohol—that our lives had become unmanageable."
Can you name your current mental health diagnosis?
Ex: PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Schizophrenia
What does Co-occurring mean?
2 disorders at once. Ex. mental health and substance use disorders
What is one thing you learned from groups past week?
How to communicate emotions/feelings, being more adaptable, improving self-talk, better understanding of our suffering, the benefits of sitting in a pool and connecting with nature.
Jelly Roll: Somebody save me, me from____________
I only talk to god when ___ ____ ___ __________
Myself
I need a favor
Name the date, time, and location of a 12 step meeting.
What is...
Can you name 5 mental health symptoms you experience?
Ex: Panic attacks, flashbacks, loss of interest, hallucinations, mania
How has your substance use impacted your mental health?
ex: When I used cocaine my mania would be triggered and I began to experience hallucinations
What does S.M.A.R.T goal stand for?
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely
Most commonly abused substances in the U.S
Alcohol and Marijuana
What qualities should one look for in a sponsor?
Over 1 year of sobriety, time to meet with you individually, has a recovery that you want, willing to hold you accountable, work on step work together
Name 5 coping skills you use for you mental health that you are CURRENTLY using
Ex: taking medication, going on walks, meditating, exercise, deep breathing
How has your mental health impacted your substance use?
Ex: Sometimes when I get overwhelmed and anxious I feel like I can't cope so I smoke weed to calm down
What is Dopamine and its role in addiction?
A "feel good" chemical released in your brain. Many drugs cause a flood of dopamine, which the brain begins to seek at higher levels as tolerance builds
Who has the cleanest room in the house?
Eh they could all be a little cleaner... LOL
What does HOW stand for?
Honest
Open minded
Willing
The number for mobile crisis
(508-285-9400)
True or False: 10% of people who are dependent upon or abuse alcohol and 20% of people who are dependent upon or abuse street drugs also have at least one serious mental illness?
False. The percentages are much higher 37% for alcohol and 53% for drugs.
How many parts of the brain can you identify?
Frontal lobe, Parietal lobe, Occipital lobe, Temporal lobe, Pituitary gland, Pons, Cerebellum, Medulla Oblongata, Thalamus, Hypothalamus.
One piece of advice you would give to someone just coming into the house/program?
Name the weak spots in your recovery today
Not attending meetings, spending time with old using friends, not managing metnal health, using drugs or alcohol, lying, manipulating, secret keeping, seeking control, trying to rely on will alone
In what ways have you neglected your mental wellness recently?
ex: Not taking meds as prescribed, not sleeping, lack of exercise, isolating, missing therapy appointments, using substances
What is the difference between sobriety and recovery? And which one are you in?
Sobriety; Abstinence from substances
Recovery; Actively working to develop new relationships, coping skills, habits, and ways of thinking that support a healthier and purposeful life
What are the most common group rules that are broken?
Tardiness/missing group, crosstalk, eating in group.
Everyone in the group goes around and says a positive affirmation.
I am... Amazing, thoughtful, kind, compassionate, funny, beautiful, caring, strong, determined, motivated, peaceful, right where I need to be, proud of myself, confident in my recovery, etc.