What makes an addiction?
It takes more and more of a substance to get the same effect which often fuels the desire and need for using larger amounts
Tolerance
Counting to 10, breathing, positive self-talk, consequential thinking, grounding, stress managment
Coping strategies/ skills
It is important to learn how to manage this uncomfortable mental experience that can occur when we worry or stress over things
Anxiety
The ability to look inside honestly and truthfully: Self-awareness
Insight
A strong additive urge that can pull you in a way you may not want to go if you are not careful
Craving
Failure to recognize the truth about a problem, particularly an addiction is often referred to as this
Denial
Identify the problem. gather information, brainstorm solutions, weigh your choices, take action
Decision making
These changing temporary states of mind can make us feel high, low and everything in between, so it is important to be able to regulate these
Moods
Something just about everyone needs when overcoming a difficult challenge, because it is so difficult to do it alone
Support
You may have went backwards a little, but you still didn't completely relapse
Setback
Every bad choice we make can mean we have to face these later. Addiction can cause people to ignore these repeatedly
Consequences
Relaxation, walking, healthy eating, proper sleep, setting aside "me" time, taking breaks, rewarding yourself
Self-care
It is essential to learn to eliminate this negative emotion which stems from holding onto anger and grudges
Resentment
Building insight and motivation lead to this powerful experience defined by a strong sense of positive mental stimulation to try and make things better
Inspiration
Some people may try to deal with substance use issues by attempting
Abstinence/ sobriety
When you spend too much, use too much or too often and life problems are steadily piling up, it is a good sign that you have lost this
Control
Maintain limits with self and others, protecting your personal and emotional space, avoiding negativity
Setting or maintaining boundaries
Sometimes addiction can be directly linked to deeply disturbing or distressing experiences that occurred earlier in life which is referred to as
Trauma/ PTSD
If you find and discover this it can help you define your goals and add meaning and direction in your life
Purpose
With more severe addiction, particularly opioids, withdrawal or cravings are overwhelming it may be wise it to consider seeing a doctor for this
Physically addictive substances used daily can bring these uncomfortable physical symptoms
Withdrawal
Talking, listening, sharing, expressing
Communication
We experience these in our mind, heart and gut and it is important to learn how to manage our reaction to them
Feelings/ emotions
Motivation
They say relapse doesn't suddenly happen out of nowhere- It's not an event, it is often much more of a gradual _____