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Signs and symptoms of Impending Relapse: Relapse is a process, not an event. |
Experiencing Post Acute Withdrawal: You start having problems with one or more of the following; thinking difficulties, emotional overreaction problems, sleep disturbances, memory difficulties, becoming accident prone, and/or starting to experience a serious sensitivity to stress. Return To Denial: You stop telling others what you're thinking or feeling and start trying to convince myself or others that everything is all right, when in fact it is not. Avoidance And Defensive Behavior: You start avoiding people who will give honest feedback. You start becoming irritable and angry with them. Starting To Crisis Build: You start to notice that ordinary everyday problems become overwhelming and no matter how hard you try, you can’t solve these problems. Feeling Immobilized (Stuck): You start believing that there is nowhere to turn and no way to solve your problems. You feel trapped and start to use magical thinking. Becoming Depressed: You start feeling down-in-the dumps and have very low energy. You may even become so depressed that you start thinking of suicide. |
Confidential Substance Abuse Chemical Dependence Mental Health Workplace Issues |