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Post haste acronym6/23/2023 ![]() However, running on low energy compromises our ability to think and our capacity to cope. It is easy to ignore how tired we become when our days are filled with errands, meetings, and activities. Tiredness takes a toll on our bodies, mind, and spirit. Rather than hiding from everyone and returning to substance abuse, reach out and connect with others who want to see you happy and healthy. You can also simply go out in the world by taking a walk, running errands, or going to a coffee shop. Going to a meeting, calling a friend, or visiting a loved one might be just what you need. Your support system is there for you when you feel depressed, overwhelmed, or anxious or if you need to talk to someone. HALT if you’re feeling lonely and ask yourself if you have reached out to anyone lately. We isolate ourselves when we don’t feel like others can understand us, withdrawing into ourselves out of fear or doubt. Loneliness can occur by ourselves or when surrounded by many people. Regardless of how you expel your anger, make sure you acknowledge it and reflect upon its causes so you can then release it in constructive, not destructive, ways. Finally, talking to someone who isn’t involved in the situation can be beneficial to thinking through your anger. Meditation or prayer can be a way to calm yourself anywhere and anytime. Creative projects such as painting, singing, or writing might be a better way for you to dispel your anger. Exercising, punching a pillow, or even cleaning are active ways to get rid of the excess energy anger brings. ![]() If what is angering you is out of your control or you aren’t ready to confront the issue, try to express yourself in other ways. Calmly talk to the person you have an issue with or fix the problem you’re having. No matter what is bothering you, assess whether or not you can confront what is angering you. It might be one little thing that spins out of control or an ongoing event. Perhaps you are angry with a situation, a person, or maybe yourself. The important thing is to HALT and take time to understand what is causing your anger and know how to express it properly. Instead, find something wholesome to eat with a good friend or loved one.Īnger is a normal, healthy emotion to experience. While these things could temporarily bring relief, they will not fill the physical or emotional emptiness you’re feeling. To alleviate hunger, do not turn to destructive habits or negative people. Those who care for and love you will give you food for your heart and ease the emotional hunger that you’re feeling. This is why having a support system is so important. However, when we HALT and assess our situation, we can describe a hunger for less tangible things such as affection, accomplishment, and understanding. Meeting nutritional needs allows our bodies to operate to the highest potential and will keep up feeling better. However, we should remind ourselves not just to eat but to eat well. ![]() Understanding the need to eat is relatively straightforward. Hunger can be a physical or emotional need. Fortunately, hunger, anger, loneliness, and tiredness are easy to address and serve as a warning system before things reach a breaking point. It seems simple enough, but we are susceptible to self-destructive behaviors when these basic needs are unmet, including relapse. This handy acronym reminds us to take a moment (HALT) and ask ourselves if we are feeling Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired. One of the tools some people use is HALT. By taking care of ourselves and recognizing certain signs, we can prevent relapse. The key to maintaining a life in recovery is a combination of self-care and self-awareness. ![]()
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