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No matter what path is chosen (abstinence or harm reduction) learning to manage cravings is highly important, so an array of practical coping skills and positive supports is essential. Determination and willpower, although helpful, they alone are poor long-term defenses against craving.
In order to manage anger and minimizing the risk of relapse it is important to take time for ourselves, practice self care and using coping strategies. Lonely – Feeling lonely is not the same as just being alone. Loneliness is the feeling of being disconnected from others and feeling sad about it.
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making a Cravings Plan for Substance Use (or other compulsive behaviors). Before getting started, the focus of the following exercise is to get the group thinking about relapse triggers and coping skills for cravings .
Managing cravings is an extremely important recovery tool. Today we will discuss cravings and how to manage them – before they manage you. 5 Minutes Cravings: Defining, Identifying, and Managing Urges to Use Alcohol & Other Drugs Volume II; Subject Six; Pages: Subject 6-26 – 6-31 Time-Frame
Use the following worksheet to practice the three methods for managing cravings. Choose an emotion that remember relating directly to a craving you have experienced.
Realize that basic, normal, human behaviors can help you effectively manage your anger. Getting appropriate exercise and making sure you get enough sleep can increase
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The following strategies may be helpful for managing craving: DISTRACTION – distract yourself away from the thoughts, feelings and cues or triggers. TALK ABOUT YOUR CRAVING – talk to someone who will listen and understand. WRITE IT DOWN – write down your thoughts and feelings about the craving.
