10 Commandments of Relapse Prevention

[Unwasted]

I think this is a really good tool I found on a website called Innergold - they treat all types of addiction:

Before acting on a trigger or temptation discipline yourself to review the 10
Commandment Questions of Relapse Prevention. Commit them to memory and let
them be a guiding force in your life.

The Ten Commandment Questions of Relapse Prevention

1) Will acting on this temptation bring me long-term satisfaction or instant gratification?
2) What will be the end result if I act on this temptation?
3) If I choose to act on this temptation will it make my life better or worse?
4) Do I take 100% responsibility for my own actions or do I blame others and make excuses?
5) Can the addicted part of my brain force me to act out against my will?
6) Is there a part of me that wants to walk away from this?
7) Can I choose to follow that part that wants to walk away?
8) Is there a feeling of peace that will come to me if I walk away?
9) Would I feel better about myself tomorrow if I didn’t act out today?
10) Will I honor the rational part of my brain that is encouraging me to walk away from this
temptation?

One can positively direct one's mind by learning to ask the right questions.

“A sudden bold and unexpected question doth many times surprise man and lay him open.” Francis Bacon

[Bean]

10 Commandments of Relapse Prevention

Thanks Unwasted. These are exactly the sort of questions I have been trying to ask myself lately when drinking and wanting more. Helpful to have them laid out in a coherent way!

Bean

[mario]

10 Commandments of Relapse Prevention

Thanks unwasted for posting that, Its good to know the questions we should be asking ourselves .

[Chillgirl]

10 Commandments of Relapse Prevention

Great words of wisdom Unwasted, would be worth you reposting them in the tool box

Chill

[looking for peace]

10 Commandments of Relapse Prevention

Love this Unknown, I thought I'd refer back to this when temptation rears it's ugly head. But on second thought, I will commit this list to memory.

[Meech]

10 Commandments of Relapse Prevention

Great Commandments. Will try to follow these daily before the craving hour hits.

[techie]

10 Commandments of Relapse Prevention

Excellent. Thank you.