Episode 19: Relapse Prevention - Part II

09/18/20 • 52 min

Andrea joins Jonathan and Rachel in this intensive discussion about the tail signs and red flags to a relapse. The points they cover are as follows:

The opposite of gratitude? Feeling sorry for yourself.
Taking on the victim role.
Making excuses for dishonest/wrong behavior.
Developing another form of addiction.
Depending on prescription drugs.
Holding on to secrets.
Lying and feeding people garbage.
Hanging out with people who are bad influence.
Self will run riot. Loosing your cool!
Thinking you know what’s best. Not getting advice from anyone.
Not taking responsibility for your actions and apologizing for it.
Feeling a sense of entitlement.
Not going to recovery meetings.
Slowly retreating into isolation.

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Andrea joins Jonathan and Rachel in this intensive discussion about the tail signs and red flags to a relapse. The points they cover are as follows:

The opposite of gratitude? Feeling sorry for yourself.
Taking on the victim role.
Making excuses for dishonest/wrong behavior.
Developing another form of addiction.
Depending on prescription drugs.
Holding on to secrets.
Lying and feeding people garbage.
Hanging out with people who are bad influence.
Self will run riot. Loosing your cool!
Thinking you know what’s best. Not getting advice from anyone.
Not taking responsibility for your actions and apologizing for it.
Feeling a sense of entitlement.
Not going to recovery meetings.
Slowly retreating into isolation.

Join us for new episodes every OTHER Friday at 7:00am EST. For any comments and/or other sober resources visit our website at https://flying-sober.com Follow us on Instagram @flying_sober.

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Episode 18: J&R Unmasked

This is a re-post from one of the earlier episodes when Jonathan and Rachel bring their story to light and what their rock bottoms actually looked like. Some of the comments in the original version were edited out, but now is your chance to hear it in the raw.

Join us next Friday when we unmask Relapse Prevention Part II with our friend, and fellow Jedi, Andrea.
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Episode 20: Relapse Prevention Part III

Join Rachel and Andrea, just the girls this time, as they discuss the importance of "Getting Into Action" and the steps you can take before or after a relapse. The points they cover are as follows:

Realize it’s only a temporary insanity.
Dial numbers. Call your sponsor, sober friends or a family member for help.
Surround yourself with people who got your back.
Have an accountability partner. Make a plan!
Assess your current circumstances: who are your friends, intimate partner, and mind set.
Play the IF game: What IF you took it this far?
Think about the people you’ll hurt along the way.
Think about all that you worked for and what you stand to loose.
Go into a meeting ASAP and talk about it.
Get honest with your sponsor and rework the steps.
If all fails, get on your knees and pray to the God of your understanding.
And if you do succumb to it, get right back on the horse and pick up a white chip. Sometimes the same mistakes have to happen so you can stand firmer on your feet.

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