Lesson 23: Common Life Problems After Quitting or Rehab: Slide 32
Develop A Balanced Lifestyle To Reduce Problems And Relapse
- Do several small positive things every day that make you feel happy
- Improve your health and well being through regular exercise, diet, sleep,
and relaxation
- Improve relationships by practicing and using communication and conflict management skills
- Practice safe sex and limit your partners
- Use cognitive and relaxation skills to reduce depression, anger, loneliness, anxiety and boredom
Notes:
Pg. 206-209, “Cognitive Therapy of Substance Abuse,” Aaron T. Beck, Fred D. Wright, Corey F. Newman, Bruce S. Liese, The Guilford Press, New York, 1993
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