Stages of relapse
What is the first stage of relapse
Emotional
Describe a mental relapse.
The inner Conflict between wanting to use and wanting to remain in recovery/
describe what an emotional relapse is
emotions and behaviors may be silently laying the groundwork for a potential relapse.
Glamorizing past use is part of which stage?
Mental Relapse
Describe a physical relapse.
this stage is where the mental debates and emotional unrest culminate in the act of substance use.
what is the third stage of relapse
physical
Name 2 warning signs of an mental relapse.
Fantasizing about using
Lying
Name 2 warning signs of emotional relapse
increased anxiety , Intolerance and anger
Mood swings are part of which stage of relapse
Emotional Relapse
Name 2 ways to navigate through a physical relapse.
Immediate acknowledgement (recognize the relapse as soon as it happens)
What is the second stage of relapse
mental
Name 2 ways to navigate through a mental relapse.
Playing the "tape" the whole way through
Use Delay Tactics
Name 2 strategies to help navigate emotional relapse?
Building Support System
Seek Professional Help
Using a drug or alcohol is part of what stage of change?
Physical relapse
Why is it important to have a relapse prevention plan?
Its a tool to help understand what led to the relapse and then strategies on how to work through and prevent in the future.
Describe a warning sign of emotional relapse?
increased anxiety, anger, intolerance, mood swings, isolation, not asking for help, neglecting self care
Name 2 different healthy activities that can done to avoid progressing to a relapse.
Hobbies, going for walks, exercise, going to meetings, ......
anything to redirect your thinking in an appropriate manor.
What does it mean to maintain a Healthy Lifestyle?
Prioritize sleep, Nutrition and physical activity
Planning a relapse is part of what stage of relapse?
Mental relapse
Why is it important to practice selfcompassion
It's essential to practice self compassion, recognizing that recovery is a journey with potential setbacks.
will help with working through feelings of guilt, shame and failure
Describe a warning sign of mental relapse?
glamorizing past use, lying, hanging out with old using friends, fantasizing about using, planning relapse
What are your warning signs of an emotional relapse?
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What are your warning signs of an emotional relapse?
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Isolation and neglecting self care are part of what stage of relapse?
Mental Relapse
How have you been able to work through a physical relapse.
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