AVOID
What is a trigger?
People, places or situations that increase risk.
What is urge surfing?
Riding out urges
The past, other people, the weather, natural disasters, etc.
What is a two-letter protective word?
NO!
the opposite of isolation
Connection
People, places, or __________
Things
What are early craving signals?
Feeling withdrawn, "off", out of sorts.
What is the definition of mindset?
An internal shift in thinking
What is a sober support?
Someone who supports sobriety
This feeling shows up when you're at holiday gatherings and worried you be judged for not drinking or being in recovery
Anxiety or Nervousness
What does HALT stand for?
Hungry, angry, lonely, or tired
What is the peak time for cravings?
20 minutes
What does "one day at a time" mean?
Focusing on today.
What is self-care?
Getting plenty of rest, having boundaries, being selfish in your recovery, practicing healthy habits.
This feeling can hit after a holiday relapse or conflict, and often sounds like "I messed up. I'm a bad person." which can increase the urge to use again.
Shame
What is an exit plan?
What strategies can you use to cope with cravings?
Exercise, talk, prayer, hot baths, writing and journaling, listening to music, splashing face with cold water.
What is a support system?
How can you avoid stress during the holidays?
Keep your regular routine, get your shopping ahead of time, don't get caught up in the holiday drama.
In recovery, this feeling is a common trigger during the holidays when someone feels left out, misses someone, or is around "happy family images," often leading to cravings as a way to numb.
Loneliness or grief
What is a boundary?
Saying "no" to protect recovery.
True or False: Craving equals relapse
False
What is something you can change.
My attitude, sobriety, self-care, employment, education, etc.
A sober event that you can attend for New Years in Houston
(what do the fliers say?)
An important reminder in sobriety
YOU ARE NOT ALONE!