How to Handle Stress Without Relapsing

Stress is an unavoidable part of life, but for those in recovery, it can be one of the biggest threats to sobriety. Many people used substances as a way to cope with stress in the past, making it essential to find new, healthy ways to manage life’s challenges without turning to alcohol or drugs.

Contents

● Chapter 1: Understanding the Impact of

Stress on Sobriety

● Chapter 2: Identifying Your Stress

Triggers

● Chapter 3: Healthy Coping Mechanisms

for Immediate Stress Relief

● Chapter 4: Long-Term Strategies for

Building Resilience

● Chapter 5: Creating a Stress

Management Plan

● Chapter 6: Handling Stress in Social and

Work Environments

● Chapter 7: Seeking Support When Stress

Feels Overwhelming

● Chapter 8: Mindfulness and Meditation

for Stress

● Chapter 9: Reframing Negative Thoughts

and Building Inner Strength

● Chapter 10: Building a Lifestyle That

Minimizes Stress