{"id":389,"date":"2025-02-03T21:00:17","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T21:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peggy-sue.com\/post\/triggers-vermijden-hoe-blijf-je-weg-van-terugval\/"},"modified":"2025-11-28T09:15:31","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T09:15:31","slug":"avoiding-triggers-and-preventing-relapse","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/peggy-sue.com\/en\/post\/triggers-vermijden-hoe-blijf-je-weg-van-terugval\/","title":{"rendered":"Avoiding Triggers: How Can You Prevent Relapse?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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3 Feb 2025 | 5 min read<\/p>\n

If you are working on your recovery, you have probably asked yourself: how do I stay strong and prevent relapse? Avoiding triggers is crucial. But what exactly are triggers, how do you recognise them and how do you manage them?<\/p>

Do not worry: we will guide you through it step by step, incorporating the principles of the 12 Steps and the Minnesota Model.<\/p>\n

Triggers are external or internal stimuli that lead you back towards old habits. They activate memories or feelings that may push you towards addictive behaviour.<\/p>

They matter in recovery because they are directly linked to the patterns you are trying to break. Whether you feel stressed, meet someone who reminds you of the past or visit a particular place, triggers are everywhere.<\/p>

Recovery is not only about wanting to do things differently, but also about relapse prevention. Recognising and avoiding triggers is an essential step in protecting your progress.<\/p>\n

Not all triggers are the same. They fall broadly into three categories:<\/p>

  1. Emotional triggers<\/strong>
    Emotions such as sadness, stress or loneliness can cause cravings. This often happens unconsciously.<\/li>
  2. Physical triggers<\/strong>
    These are external cues, such as a particular smell\u2014for example, alcohol\u2014or an environment that evokes memories.<\/li>
  3. Social triggers<\/strong>
    People can be powerful triggers. Examples include friends you used substances with in the past or social pressure in particular situations.<\/li><\/ol>\n

    Recovery begins with awareness. Once you understand your emotional, physical or social triggers, you can manage them actively. Ask yourself the following questions:<\/p>