Learning to relax
STOP
Take a breath
Observe
What am I thinking? What am I reacting to? What am I feeling in my body?
Pull back
See the bigger picture. Is this fact or opinion? How would someone else see this?
Practise what works
What's the best thing to do for me, for others, in this situation?
Learning to relax and calm yourself in stressful times can be helpful when trying to change your cannabis use. Here are two calming exercises you may find useful.



HELP AND SUPPORT

Republic of Ireland: drugs.ie
HSE drug phone line: 1800 459 459
Northern Ireland: drugsandalcoholni
Family support



This site is based on the work of Ed Sipler. Download a PDF copy of his Cannabis and You workbook.