Mental Health Symptoms
A symptom of depression is a persistently ____ mood.
SAD or DEPRESSED or UNHAPPY
Name 2 symptoms of withdrawal.
SWEATING, GOOSEBUMPS, VOMITING, ANXIETY, INSOMNIA, or MUSCLE PAIN
A natural way to get in shape and increase feelings of happiness is to ____.
EXERCISE
The Three Stages of Relapse
Emotional, Mental, & Physical
This symptom occurs when you stop liking your favorite hobby/activity.
LACK OF INTEREST /PLEASURE
A strong desire to consume a particular substance is a ____?
CRAVING
Who could you talk to about your feelings of depression/addiction?
FAMILY, CLOSE FRIEND, COUNSELOR, SOCIAL WORKER, SPONSOR, DOCTOR, THERAPIST, TEACHER, ETC.
Warning signs of Relapse
Isolation, lying, not using coping skills, thinking about using
A cause of depression is an imbalance in ____.
NEUROTRANSMITTERS or IMBALANCED CHEMICALS IN BRAIN.
When a person gradually needs a larger dose of a drug to feel the same effect, it is called ____.
INCREASED TOLERANCE
What are 2 ways of improving your self-esteem?
LEARNING NEW SKILL, NEW INTERESTS/ACTIVITIES, WRITING, SAYING GOOD THINGS ABOUT YOURSELF, ETC.
What is the difference between lapse and relapse
Lapse- One time use, does not go into old habits
Relapse- Continued use, returning to old habits, isolation
If these people have a history of depression, you are put at a higher risk for depression.
FAMILY MEMBERS
When a person uses substances via IV, or drives under the influence, it is called
Hazardous Use
What are benefits of having good coping skills?
ABILITY TO DECREASE SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION OR CRAVINGS, BETTER MANAGEMENT OF EMOTIONS, A BETTER MOOD, OR HIGHER SELF-ESTEEM, ETC.
What can you do to help avoid relapse
Engage in volunteer work, find a hobby (art, music, etc.) Exercise, call friends, sponsor or counselor.
Name 2 major life events that may cause a person to have depression
DEATH OF A LOVED ONE, MAJOR LOSS OR CHANGE, CHRONIC STRESS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, VICTIM OF ABUSE.
This is when use starts to impact life in ways of job loss, no longer having custody of children, etc.
Failed Roles
Name a stressor in your life and a positive way to cope with that stressor.
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What is a goal that you have in your recovery
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