Don't Pull That ...
feelings, experiences, people, places, and things that you associate with your alcohol or other drug use
What are triggers ?
IDENTIFYING, AVOIDING, INTERRUPTING, and TALKING
What is ... How to deal with triggers?
a return to alcohol or drug use after a period of not drinking or using
What is relapse?
Inner experiences
What are your emotions or feelings?
MENTAL SWITCH, SNAPPING, RELAXATION
What are ways you can keep a thought from becoming a craving?
feelings that people have before or during drinking alcohol or using other drugs
What are INTERNAL TRIGGERS
Hungry, Angry, Lonely and Tired
What is H.A.L.T?
These are all processes, a set of small steps taken.
What is addiction, recovery and relapse?
once you recognize that you are having a feeling, or strong emotion, you should
What is give the feeling a name or a label?
*you can’t deal with your feelings unless you know what they are
a technique in which a person creates images in the mind that can influence what the mind and body do now and in the future
What is a A visualization?
the people, places, and things associated with drinking alcohol or using other drugs
What are EXTERNAL TRIGGERS?
when you start fantasizing and remember the good times you had when intoxicated.
What is Euphoric recall.
the support you receive from those around you that uplifts you, helps you, and gives you a sense of belonging and connection
What is recovery support system?
physical well-being, emotional well-being, relationship stability, spiritual growth, and knowing your weaknesses.
What is need to prevent relapse, the wall?
You do this when you don't want to get out of bed, you feel overwhelmed, lonely, or depressed on "blah days"
What is move forward?
related to the senses of sight, sound, taste, and touch
What are SENSORY TRIGGERS?
when you think about and focus on the hassles or inconveniences associated with recovery but ignore the benefits and positive aspects of recovery
What is “Awfulizing” abstinence?
You should get these when you get into recovery.
What is a home group, a network of people in recovery, and a sponsor?
used to help people identify their level of trust of others
What is the trust walk?
People, places and things
What are the things you need to avoid or change?
TRIGGER,THOUGHT, CRAVING, USE
What are the four steps to relapse?
when you start thinking how drinking alcohol or using other drugs would magically fix all of your problems.
What is Magical thinking ?
it is never a surprise or an unexpected event
What is relapse?
When you have a feeling, concern or are triggered, you should do this.
What is TALK ABOUT IT?
Recovering people, Health care professionals, Employer/human resources, Clergy and spiritual advisor, Family and friends
What is your network/recovery support system?