Just because relapse happens does not mean it is an inevitable event. You have done a lot of hard work in rehab, and you want to stay clean and sober. Recognizing your triggers for relapse will go a long way toward lasting sobriety. Find out which triggers are common, and create a workable plan to deal with yours.
Common Triggers for Relapse
Not everyone has the same triggers. The skilled professionals in a quality rehab program understand this. They will address your specific triggers and stressors as part of treatment.
Still, some triggers seem to affect people from all walks of life. Events such as birthday parties or weddings can even be triggers for some. At some point, you will probably receive an invitation for one. Just being around other people who are celebrating and drinking freely could trigger you.
Other common triggers for relapse include:
- Stress
- Relationship trouble
- Being around people who use
- Misplaced nostalgia
- Mental health disorder
- Negative emotions
Bad days happen, as well as feeling angry or sad. Knowing how to handle triggers can make the difference between lasting sobriety and relapse back into bad habits.
Preventing Relapse
You will not be able to avoid all triggers for relapse. But that does not mean you will fail. Having a prevention plan in place can be very beneficial for keeping you on the right track.
The counselors at your rehab facility can help you create a plan. When you return home, place your written plan somewhere you will see it every day. Make copies so that you always have it available, no matter where you are.
However, what happens if you face a situation you did not plan for? You do not know when you will have a particularly stressful day or when you will run into an acquaintance who you used with.
You can use distraction techniques, call someone in your support network, meditate, or exercise. Do whatever you need to do until your craving passes.
It will feel hard at first, but the longer you remain sober, the easier it will become.
Transform Your Life at The Willows
The Willows is a women-only rehab facility in Fairview, North Carolina. We provide a safe, supportive environment where young women can begin their recovery from drug and alcohol dependency.
Our substance abuse treatment includes:
- Relapse prevention
- Coping skills for women
- Trauma treatment
- Disordered eating support
- Dual diagnosis treatment
- Aftercare
Our facility is on an old horse farm, where our clients enjoy a homelike, tranquil environment. They take part in holistic therapies such as yoga and meditation. We also emphasize clinical treatment as part of our program.
You can make a change and transform your life, beginning today. Reach out to our compassionate team, and we will partner with you on your path to recovery. Call us today at 855-773-0614 to learn how to manage triggers for relapse to give yourself the best chance at lasting recovery.
