17 Relapse Triggers and A Plan For Developing a Winning Relapse Prevention Course of Action
Recovery is a journey that lasts a lifetime. We are never “cured” from our addiction, but remain in a constant state of recovery based on a daily course of action. Though we may wish it weren't so, addiction is a disease that we must constantly remain aware of throughout our entire lives.
Relapse can occur at any time if we're not in fit spiritual condition and we are aware of our relapse triggers and have an action plan for how to handle those triggers once they arise into my awareness. Though every individual is unique, there are certain relapse triggers that seem to be universal to all addicts:
Relapse Trigger #1: Putting Yourself In Difficult Situations Like Visiting Your Favorite Bar Or Hanging Out With Friends Who Are Still Using
Relapse Trigger #2: Keeping Isolated By Not Attending Meetings Or Working With My Sponsor
Relapse Trigger #3: Keeping Any Type Of Alcohol, Drugs Or Paraphernalia Around The House For Any Reason
Relapse Trigger #4: Obsessing About Using Drugs Or Drinking
Relapse Trigger #5: Skipping Your Doctor's Appointments, Stopping Your Therapy And Generally Failing To Follow Your Overall Relapse Prevention Treatment Plan
Relapse Trigger #6: Feeling Like You Are Strong Enough To Handle This On Your Own
Relapse Trigger #7: Having A Strained Relationship With A Spouse Who Still Uses Alcohol Or Drugs
Relapse Trigger #8: Setting Your Expectations Too High And Being Too Hard On Yourself When Things Do Not Progress Perfectly
Relapse Trigger #9: Changing Your Routine
Relapse Trigger #10: Ignoring Sudden Changes In Psychiatric Symptoms Such As Depression, Anxiety, Anger
Relapse Trigger #11: Dwelling On Unresolved Conflicts Or Past Hurts
Relapse Trigger #12: Transferring Your Substance Abuse Addiction to Other Addictions
Relapse Trigger #13: Extreme Emotional Life Changes
Relapse Trigger #14: Ignoring Warning Signs And Triggers
Relapse Trigger #15: Refusing To Deal With Personal Problems
Relapse Trigger #16: Not Having Awareness of Your Limitations
Relapse Trigger #17: Stopping Medications Against Your Doctor's Advice
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