Relapse Prevention Strategies for Women

The Addiction Library website reports that as many as 21 million women abuse drugs or alcohol and that an additional 32 million women smoke. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports also that self-injury rates are higher for women than men. Because of these statistics and other factors, women need effective relapse prevention strategies.

1. リラックス

   • Stress is a major trigger for addiction behaviors and self-injury.ヨガやマッサージのような伝統的なリラクゼーション技術は、肉体的に挑戦的なものである場合があり、女性の解剖学の特定の側面を無視したり、女性を自己意識させたりすることがあります。 If you find this to be the case with you, try other self-pampering techniques that suit your personality.たとえば、ジェットコースターに乗ったり、マニキュアを取得したり、5分かけて床に横たわったりして、聞こえる音を特定してみてください。 Do anything that calms you down or distracts you to help avoid the addiction or self-injury behavior. Everyday activities can distract you from a bad feeling or situation that is not permanent.

   身体的ケア

   • Establish a routine of good physical care. Exercise, eat right and practice good personal hygiene.身体的不安は、中毒と自傷行為につながる女性のストレスの要因であるため、自分自身を健康に保つことは、再発防止のための良いテクニックです。 If you feel like you are physically healthier or more attractive, you are less likely to go back to abusing your body. Additionally, being physically healthy can prevent chemical imbalances that alter moods negatively.これは、否定的な気分とその後の依存症と自傷行為が月経周期に伴うホルモンジェットコースターと一致する傾向がある女性にとって特に重要です。

   関係

   • Because women seek emotional connections with people, relationships are vital in relapse prevention. If these connections are lacking, a woman may feel as though no one cares and that it therefore doesn't matter whether the relapse happens. You don't necessarily need to join a therapy group, but reaching out to others is important. Call at least one person a day and don't isolate yourself.会話をするときは、個人的な何かを共有するアクティブなコミュニケーションを練習し、あなたが話している人に何かを共有するように尋ねてください。 Don't get caught in the trap of feeling selfish for sharing yourself. Find someone who can be your designated "buddy" to vent to when you feel like reverting to previous habits.