Anxiety
Name ONE physical symptom of anxiety.
Racing Heart, Sweating, Shaking, Muscle Tension, Rapid Breathing, Stomach Discomfort, Tight Chest, etc.
What type of hallucination involves hearing voices or sounds?
Auditory
What type of delusion involves believing someone is watching, following, or trying to harm you?
Paranoid/ Persecutory Delusions
You notice you're becoming anxious and your heart is racing. Name ONE thing you could do right now to calm yourself.
Who sang "Thriller"?
Michael Jackson
Name ONE healthy coping skill for anxiety.
Deep Breathing, Grounding, Walking, Talking to Someone, Relaxation, etc.
Name two types of hallucinations, other than Auditory.
Visual, Tactile, Olfactory, Gustatory
TRUE or FALSE:
A delusion can feel completely real to the person experiencing it.
TRUE
5-4-3-2-1 grounding uses my five ____ yo help me focus on the present.
Senses
What singer is known as the "Queen of Pop"?
Madonna
What is the 5-4-3-2-1 technique used for?
Grounding/Bringing Attention Back to the Present
Name ONE thing that can make hallucinations more intense or difficult to manage.
Stress, Lack of Sleep, Substance Use, Isolation, etc.
Name one type of delusion other than Paranoia.
Somatic (Physical Illness), Referential (Messages), Grandiose (Powers), etc.
You've been staying in bed and haven't felt motivated to shower or leave the house. What's ONE small step you could take?
Break tasks down...
Sit up, Shower, Brush Teeth, Get Dresses, Drink Water, etc.
Complete the lyric:
"I see trees of green, _______ too...."
Red Roses
What a Wonderful World.
Name TWO signs that your anxiety may be increasing.
Racing thoughts, Restlessness, Irritability, Difficulty Concentrating, etc.
Someone hears a voice when nobody else hears it.
What type of hallucination is this?
Auditory Halluciination.
What is one question you can ask yourself to help reality-check a distressing thought?
"What evidence do I have?"..."Is there another explanation"..."Could stress be affecting how I'm interpreting this?"
You haven't been sleeping well and notice your symptoms getting worse.. What could you do?
Tell a provider/support person, Prioritize sleep/routine, and use established coping strategies.
Which group sang "Dancing Queen"?
ABBA
What is ONE thing that can make anxiety worse?
Stress, Lack of sleep, Caffeine, Conflict, Uncertainty, Substance use, etc.
Name 3 coping strategies that may help when hallucinations are distressing.
Grounding, Listening to Music, Talk to Someone, Going Somewhere Calm, Using Distractions, etc.
What is a delusion?
A strong/fixed belief that isn't supported by available evidence.
Act out a coping skill without speaking.
Listening to music
Journaling
Calling a support person
Deep Breathing
Walking
Who sang "I Will Always Love You"?
Whitney Houston