Journaling is a powerful, evidence-supported tool for understanding and managing relapse. These prompts help you explore your experience with relapse more deeply.
Awareness Prompts for Relapse
Start by building awareness of how relapse shows up for you:
- When did I first notice relapse in my life? What was happening?
- What situations or thoughts tend to trigger my relapse?
- How does relapse feel in my body? Where do I notice it physically?
- What does my relapse tell me about myself or the world?
Processing Prompts for Relapse
Use these prompts to process emotions and experiences related to relapse:
- What am I most afraid of about my relapse?
- What would I tell a friend who was experiencing relapse?
- What has relapse taken from me? What has it taught me?
- What does 'recovery' from relapse look like to me?
Progress Prompts for Relapse
Track your growth with these reflection questions:
- What strategies have helped my relapse the most?
- How have I grown stronger in managing relapse?
- What would my life look like with relapse less present?