Thoughts
These type of of thoughts are involuntary, unwanted, and often disturbing mental images or urges that pop into a person's mind, typically involving violent, sexual, or taboo themes.
Intrusive
_____ is the natural emotional, physical, and cognitive response to a significant loss.
Grief
__________ behaviors are characterized by a persistent and intense urge to engage in a anything that produces natural reward, despite substantial harm and other negative consequences.
Addictive
This type of craving is triggered by cues associated with the pleasurable effects of a substance.
Reward craving
This type of belief is deeply held and often develops over many years, such as "I'm not good enough.
Core Belief
______ is an emotional response caused by severe distressing events that are outside the normal range of human experiences.
Trauma
_________ behaviors are spontaneous actions that aren’t completely thought out, particularly regarding the potential consequences.
Impulsive
These are difficulties that life forces upon you. They drain your energy because you did not choose them and cannot easily control them. (e.g., bills, health scares, bad weather).
Passive Challenges
This thinking error involves assuming one negative event will happen over and over again.
Overgeneralizing
________ is an uncertainty or anxiety about oneself; lack of confidence.
Insecurity
__________ behaviors are usually performed repeatedly to reduce emotional or physical discomfort — or in other words, relieve an urge or distress.
Compulsive
In order for any substance or behavior to be addictive it must do both of these two things.
1. Give pleasure
2. Take away pain
Replacing "I can't handle this craving" with "This craving will pass" is an example of this coping skill.
Reframing
________ is a core dimension of emotion that's defined as a positive feeling of enjoyment, satisfaction, or happiness.
Pleasure
_____________ behaviors demonstrate one's ability to clearly, honestly, and respectfully express personal rights, feelings, and needs.
Assertive
These are difficulties that you voluntarily choose to take on. They keep stress from becoming overwhelming by shifting your mind back into a sense of agency and empowerment (e.g., learning a new skill, running a marathon, strict dieting).
Active Challenges
The HALT acronym reminds people to check whether these states are influencing their thoughts and urges. What do each letter in this acronym stand for?
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
What is the difference between worry and anxiety?
Worry is a temporary response to specific, real-life problems, often serving as a problem-solving tool.
Anxiety is a more intense, long-lasting, and generalized feeling of dread that affects both the mind and body with physical symptoms (e.g., racing heart), often persisting without a direct, immediate threat.
____________ behavior is when a person uses controlling and harmful means to avoid responsibility, conceal their true intentions, or cause doubt and confusion.
Manipulative
This type of craving is driven by the desire to alleviate withdrawal symptoms or negative emotional states (e.g., anxiety, depression).
Relief craving