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From DBT Skills Training Handouts and Worksheets, Second Edition  by Marsha M. Linehan. Copyright 2015 by Marsha M. Linehan. Permission 
to photocopy this handout is granted to purchasers of this book for personal use only (see copyright page for details).distress tolerance Handout 18   (Distress Tolerance Worksheet 15)
clear m ind
addict mind is:
impulsive
one-  minded
Willing to do anything for a “fix”
When in addict mind,  you are ruled 
by the addiction. The urges for habitual 
problem behaviors determine your 
thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.clean mind is:
naive
risk- taking
oblivious to dangers
When in clean mind,  you are clean 
but oblivious to dangers that might 
cue habitual problem behaviors. You 
believe you are invincible and immune 
to future temptation.
Both extremes are DanGerou S!
clear min D: The safest place to be.
You are clean, but you remember addict mind.
You radically accept that relapse is not impossible .
You enjoy your success , while still expecting urges and cues  
and planning for when you’re tempted.ADDICT
MIND
FOGGY MINDCLEAR
MINDCLEAN
MIND
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