Coming Up for Air — A Toolkit to Help with Your Loved One's Recovery from Addiction & Mental Illness Slogans: The Language Of Recovery
Apr 2, 2017
Annie and Laurie dive into the power of recovery slogans, sharing personal anecdotes that highlight their meaning during tough times. They discuss the importance of staying present, avoiding catastrophic thinking, and embracing progress over perfection in communication. The duo also challenges common myths about addiction readiness and encourages a compassionate response to others' pain. Through shared experiences, they foster hope, reminding caregivers that change starts from within and that ongoing support is vital in the recovery journey.
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Pause For 90 Seconds Before Responding
- When emotions surge, pause for about 90 seconds to breathe and step away before responding.
- This chemical reset reduces cortisol and lets you respond thoughtfully instead of reacting impulsively.
Manage Only Today
- Focus on today: commit to managing only what you can handle right now rather than imagining endless future pain.
- Use slogans like "just for today" or "this too shall pass" to reduce overwhelm and ground actions.
Embrace Impermanence
- "This too shall pass" reminds you both bad and good moments are transient.
- Accepting impermanence helps you learn from crisis without assuming permanence of suffering.
