DRUG DREAMS DURING RECOVERY WORKSHEET

• Write Your Dream

Write down everything you remember about the dream:

- Where were you?

- Who was with you?

- What happened during the dream?

- How did you feel during and after the dream?

• Emotion Map

Circle the emotions you felt during and after the dream, or add the one you feel.

• Fear, Anxiety, Guilt, Relief, Anger, Sadness, Disappointment.

• Others:

• Personal Reflection

- Is there something in your current life that could have triggered this dream?

- Does the dream reflect any specific fears or desires related to substance use?

- Coping Toolbox

Choose from these list or create a new list of strategies that help you manage the emotions triggered by the dream.

- Deep breathing exercises

- Physical exercise

- Writing in your journal

- Talking to a friend or therapist

- Attending a support group meeting

- Engaging in an activity you enjoy (art, reading, music)

- Draw or Paint

Draw or paint how you felt during and after the dream. Sometimes expressing emotions through art can be very liberating.

• Support Network

Make a list of people you can talk to about your dreams and feelings. Include contacts for emotional emergencies:

- Friend: ________________________

- Family Member: ________________________

- Therapist: ________________________

- Support Group: ________________________

References

Bayview Recovery. (n.d.). Drug Dreams in Recovery: How to Stay on Track. Retrieved from [Bayview Recovery]

You can download more Mental Health worksheets here.

Please note: There may be a more up-to-date and editable version of this worksheet available here which may be more suitable to present to clients if you are a therapist or to use in a classroom as a teacher or guidance counsellor.