Sleep
True or False: Having a consistent routine and bedtime every night can make it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep at night.
True
Fruits often contain height levels of this, which helps regulate proper bowel function.
Fiber
True or False: Social support and relationships increase overall wellness including mental, physical and emotional.
True
One way I can get involved in my community is...
Volunteer at a library, animal shelter, food bank. Attend church, support groups...
Name 3 healthy activities you can do when you‘re stressed.
Name something you can do to relax your mind and body before sleep.
Progressive muscle relaxation, meditation, deep breathing, calming sense like lavendar, sleeping with soft blankets, weighted blankets, dim lights, read a book, listen to soft, slow music, etc.
It is recommended to eat this in place of meat or poultry twice a week.
Seafood
What is the benefit of support groups?
Offer fresh perspective, encouragement, and accountability.
Name 1 healthy meal for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
An activity I can do to feel good about myself is...
Running, art work, shopping, etc.
True or False: Using your bed for other activities besides sleep, such as doing homework, eating, etc will not affect your sleeping patterns.
False- try and use your bed only for sleep
This dairy product contains healthy bacteria (also called “probiotics”).
Yogurt
Who is your greatest support person? Why?
We all need people to help us. Humans are social creatures that rely on others.
Someone I can call when I have a medication question...
Pharmacist, doctor’s office
Name 3 things you like about yourself.
Making lists to remind yourself so you can read them when you’re feeling down.
Name an effect of depression on sleep.
Depression can cause people to sleep too little or too much, can contribute to nightmares, difficulty staying asleep
Pasta, bread, cornbread, crackers.
What are the warning signs of isolating? What’s something you can do to change that behavior?
Avoiding activities that normally you enjoy doing, cancelling plans, staying in bed all day...
Go for a walk, meet with loved one, get a coffee, etc.
True or false: I am feeling better and no longer am experiencing my symptoms, I should stop taking my meds.
False- should continue to take the medications, they are part of the recovery process and aiding to get better.
What are positive affirmations? Say 3
Writing them down and telling yourself what you can do will increase the likelihood that it will come true.