HALT check-in

Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired — a two-minute check on the states that wear down your defenses.

About 3 minutes · 6 questions · a log you can repeat any timeRecovery tradition · Self-care

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Cravings & relapse prevention~3 minRepeat any timeRecovery traditionSelf-care

HALT check-in

Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired — a two-minute check on the states that wear down your defenses.

Why this helps

HALT is a long-standing recovery tool: these four states make urges stronger and judgment weaker. A quick check, plus one action to take care of the need, heads off a lot of 'I don't know why I did that.'

1. Hungry

0 = Not at all01234567891010 = Very

2. Angry

0 = Not at all01234567891010 = Very

3. Lonely

0 = Not at all01234567891010 = Very

4. Tired

0 = Not at all01234567891010 = Very

5. What's behind the highest one?

6. One thing I'll do about it in the next hour

Eat a real meal, text Sam, take a walk, rest for 20 minutes…

Keep your answers somewhere safe

This worksheet, online and private, on Amity Connect — free for individuals, built by the same team. Your answers stay yours; if you're with a recovery home that uses it, they can assign it to you and see only what you choose to share.

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About this worksheet

It comes from the Amity Connect workbook, built by the same team as RecoveryHome, and is free to print and share. It's for reflection and practice — not a diagnosis, and not a substitute for professional care. Content is never written or edited by advertisers. If you're in crisis, call or text 988.

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