Symptoms
A symptoms of depression is a persistently _____ mood.
Give the name of one antidepressant.
Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Celexa, Lexapro, Luvox, Effexor, Cymbalta, Wellbutrin, Elavil
Exercise
Name a well-known support group associated with alcoholism?
AA (Alcoholic Anonymous)
Name 2 symptoms of withdrawal.
Sweating, goosebumps, vomiting, anxiety, insomnia, or muscle pain
What do antidepressants attempt to fix?
They try to correct the imbalances in neurotransmitters.
Who could you talk to about your feelings of depression/addiction?
Family, Close Friend, Counselor, Social Worker, Sponsor, Doctor, ETC.
This symptom occurs when you stop liking your favorite hobby/activity.
Lack of interest
Other than depression, what can antidepressants be used for
Anxiety
What are 2 ways of improving self-esteem?
Learning new skills, writing, positive affirmations, ETC.
Abnormal physical or psychological features that allow the abrupt discontinuation of a drug that has the capability of producing dependence
How long does it take for antidepressants to start having an effect?
2-4 weeks
What are benefits of having good coping skills?
Ability to decrease symptoms of depression or cravings, better management of emotions, better mood, or higher self-esteem, ETC.
Someone who is experiencing elevated mood, inflated self-esteem, decreased need for sleep, racing thoughts, difficulty maintaining attention, increase in ..
What is MANIA
Lithium and Depakote are used for:
Mood Stabilization
What are some negative coping skills?
Examples: Drinking alcohol, denial, over-working, self-harm, bottling up feelings, drug usage, etc.
Negative Coping Skills are anything that have long term negative effects on your mind and body.