Stages of Relapse
The Three Stages of Relapse
Emotional, Mental, & Physical
A relapse prevention plan should not be revised or re-evaluated
False. A relapse prevention plan should be continually looked at and re-evaluated to ensure that it fits current feelings, situations, etc.
Self-care is vital in avoiding this stage of relapse.
emotional relapse
What 3 things should you avoid to help prevent relapse?
people, places, things
What are Coping Skills?
A set of skills that someone uses in order to avoid and deal with triggers and cravings.
The act of using alcohol or another drug
Physical Relapse
Relapse prevention involves focusing on the early stages when it's still easier to do something
True
Gives you too much time to be with your own thoughts
isolation and boredom
Talking to someone, learning to ask for help, practicing honesty can be examples of?
Relapse prevention skill or coping skill
Name two coping skills
Talking to someone, grounding techniques, deep breathing, meditation, etc.
Fantasizing about using, lying, looking for opportunities to use
Mental Relapse
The key to relapse prevention is to understand that it happens gradually
True
To maintain your sobriety, you need to be able to recognize and identify this
internal (emotional) and physical (external) triggers
In order to create new ___ ____. You may need to find new ways to celebrate, have fun, new plans for how to spend your evenings, etc.
Healthy Routine
What are two benefits from having and using healthy coping skills?
Raised self-esteem, better mental health, decrease in cravings/urges, prevents relapse, etc.
There is a war going on in your mind, part of you wants to use, but part of you doesn't.
Relapse prevention involves saying no just before you are about to use.
False. Saying "no" is the final and most difficult stage to stop, which is why people relapse.
These types of Triggers focus on depression, Anxiety, anger and other emotions
Emotional Triggers
A____ is always necessary for an individual to take control of their future sobriety and avoid future relapse.
Relapse Prevention Plan
What are cognitive restructuring techniques?
Strategies that focus on challenging and replacing negative thoughts with positive, supportive ones.
Beginning to isolate, become complacent, avoiding own problems or emotions are an example of what kind of relapse
Emotional Relapse
Bargaining, lying, seeing old friends and minimizing the consequences are a part of physical relapse.
False (mental relapse)
A reluctance in connecting with your support system or reaching out for help.
Name the 5 key things in a relapse prevention plan.
1. Take time for self-assessment and reflection
2. Recognize triggers and warning signs
3. Plan for the worst
4. Involve others
5. Set goals for a healthy lifestyle
These strategies emphasize the importance of building a strong support network and seeking help from others in recovery
Support systems