Coping with Cravings

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Across
  1. 1. Keeping your attention on your recovery goals.
  2. 4. A healthy activity that helps reduce stress and urges.
  3. 6. Recovery gatherings that provide encouragement and support.
  4. 9. Eating healthy foods to support recovery.
  5. 10. Healthy limits that protect your recovery.
  6. 14. Being truthful with yourself and others.
  7. 16. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle through moderation and self-care.
  8. 17. Recognizing your thoughts, feelings, and triggers.
  9. 19. Focusing on what is going well in your life.
  10. 21. Asking for strength or guidance during difficult moments.
  11. 22. A peaceful state of mind that reduces stress.
  12. 24. Quieting your mind through focused attention.
  13. 25. Spending time with recovery literature or another positive book.
  14. 26. Believing that recovery and change are possible.
  15. 28. The inner ability to face challenges without using.
  16. 30. People, places, or emotions that increase the urge to use.
  17. 32. Waiting before acting on a craving.
  18. 34. Giving yourself time for cravings to pass.
  19. 35. Visualizing a peaceful place to reduce stress.
  20. 36. Slowing your breath to calm your mind and body.
  21. 37. A consistent daily schedule that supports recovery.
  22. 38. Caring for your physical, mental, and emotional health.
Down
  1. 2. Healthy strategies used to manage stress and cravings.
  2. 3. Refreshing yourself to help change your mindset.
  3. 5. Drinking enough water to care for your body.
  4. 6. A healthy way to improve mood and reduce stress.
  5. 7. A recovery mentor who provides guidance and accountability.
  6. 8. Taking intentional actions to improve your well-being.
  7. 11. Redirecting your focus to a healthy activity.
  8. 12. Writing your thoughts instead of acting on cravings.
  9. 13. Reducing physical and mental tension.
  10. 15. Recognizing reality without trying to fight it.
  11. 18. Gentle movement that relieves physical tension.
  12. 20. The ongoing process of building a healthier life.
  13. 23. Bringing your attention back to the present moment.
  14. 25. The ability to recover from challenges.
  15. 27. Strong urges or desires to use substances.
  16. 29. Paying attention to the present moment without judgment.
  17. 31. Reaching out to someone who encourages your recovery.
  18. 33. Physical activity that can decrease cravings.