Stages of Relapse
The Three Stages of Relapse
Emotional, Mental, & Physical
Signs of emotional relapse are also the symptoms of PAWS
True
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
True or False: A relapse prevention plan should not be revised and re-evaluated
False. A relapse prevention plan should be continually looked at and re-evaluated to ensure that it fits current feelings, situations, etc.
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
It is referred to as an inability to maintain behavior change over time.
Relapse
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
Distract yourself, talk to someone, learn to ask for help, practice honesty
Important skills for relapse prevention
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
Internal Triggers
A____ is always necessary for an individual to take control of their future sobriety and avoid future relapse.
Relapse Prevention Plan
Glamorizing your past use is an example of what kind go relapse?
Mental
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
You should "H.A.L.T." when you feel triggered, and check for these feelings.
Hunger, anger, loneliness, and tiredness