Fear

Below is a list of flight, fight, freeze responses. These are possible signs that one is no longer feeling safe and might need to stop what they are doing.  While this is not a complete list, it may help to identify what you need to be watching for:

Fight:

• Crying

• Hands in fists, desire to punch, rip

• Flexed/tight jaw, grinding teeth, snarl

• Fight in eyes, glaring, fight in voice

The “What-if’s” of Recovery

The fear of letting go of an addiction can be all encompassing.  Addiction affects us physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. At the core of my work with those challenged by addiction, the fear of giving up the substance of choice is a very raw, very real one. I am often asked: