5 common challenges in early recovery
friends and associates who use
new approaches-make friends at 12 step meetings, participate in new hobbies, and plan activities w/abstinent friends
A _____ life feels different from a _______
structured and lifestyle built around use
identify ______ ______ _______ helping you now
5 specific things
relapse does not happen ______ _______ and does not _____ _______
without warning and happen quickly
people have to work at ______ _______ to make abstinence _______
finding ways and fun
anger
new approach- remind yourself recovery involves healing brain chemistry w/strong unpredictable emotions being a natural part of recovery, engage in exercise, and talk to a counselor
_______ _______ changes during recovery can make people feel _______
brain chemistry and listless
dont _____ ______ they are not easily measured
list attitudes
relapse can be _____ and easily _____ or ______
subtle and explained or denied
how have you
built new activities in your life
substances in the home
new approach-get rid of all drugs and alcohol, ask others to refrain from using in your home, and if the problem continues consider moving out
people who use substances often have ______ _______ _______ and Normal emotions can feel ______
huge emotional swings and flat
note _____ _____ _____ that are known _______ needing to be avoided
specific people place and triggers
what can help interrupting relapse drift
activities called mooring lines
what are _____ ______ to ______ _____ ______ into your life
your plans to bring new things in
boredom
new approaches-put new activities in your schedule, go back to activities you enjoyed before your addiction, and develop friends at 12 meetings
tips to reduce boredom
recognize that a structured life feels different than one built around substances
______ like exercise and meetings
schedule
people need to _______ what they are doing to keep themselves abstinent
understand
identify _____ ______ ________ has been a trigger for you
how free time
special occasions
new approach-have a plan for answering questions about not using, start your own abstinent celebrations, have your own transportation, leave if you feel uncomfortable
try not to become _______ in recovery. Do something that will further your growth.
complacent
_____ and _____ the things holding your recovery in place
list and track
the goal of mooring lines are to _____ _______ that must be _______
identify things and avoided
how can you _____ to _______ a ______
respond prevent relapse