Instant Fixes for stress exist
False
A symptom of this condition includes not being able to sleep.
What is Insomnia?
The symptoms of this condition include shortness of breath, chest pounding, sweaty palms, racing thoughts and general worry.
What is anxiety?
When you are angry, this is the coping skill that helps you most.
List 3 people that you can call when you are feeling triggered to use?
Sponsor, Friend, Family, etc.
No thought or feeling is wrong in itself, it is what we do with it that really counts.
True
The recommended amount of sleep per day.
7-8 Hours.
The symptoms of this condition include sadness, hopelessness, oversleeping, insomnia and numbness.
What is depression?
When you are depressed, this is the coping skill that helps you the most.
Share an action plan that you have when you are triggered to use
Taking time for yourself each day is essential to coping with life's pressures.
True
Exercise is recommended to manage mental health. List three physical activities/sports.
People who need support with mental health-related challenges can see this professional?
Who is a therapist, counselor or social worker?
When you want to give up, this is the coping skill that helps you the most.
List triggers for substance use.
Holidays, boredom, money, loneliness, stress, etc.
All stress is out of your control
False
This is an activity used to slow breathing, calm your mind and body. This activity is oftentime accompanied with white noise or music.
What is meditation and/or mindfulness?
The symptoms of this condition include hyperventilating, numb hands and feet, shortness of breath and catastrophizing.
What is a panic attack?
When you feel out of control, this is the coping skills that helps you the most.
Identify two types of cravings?
Physical (your stomach starts churning) and Emotional (I need x right now)
No one can help me with my stress. I am all alone.
False
Symptoms of this condition include nausea, sweating, vomiting, hallucinations, etc. This condition requires that the individual receive detox.
What is a withdrawal?
This phenomenon is experienced when someone is stressed, anxious, angry or afraid.
What is fight or flight?
Name 5 coping skills that are most effective for you.
This phenomenon is when one starts to have withdrawal like symptoms weeks or months after quitting addictive substances.
What is Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)?