What Is Stress?
100: What is stress?
The body’s reaction to pressure or demands.
100: What tool helps people measure their stress level?
→ The Stress Thermometer.
100: Why is stress a relapse trigger?
→ It increases cravings and emotional overload.
100: What is one quick way to lower stress?
→ Deep or relaxed breathing.
100: Name one healthy way to manage stress.
→ Walking, breathing, talking to someone, music, or stretching.
200: Is stress always bad?
→ No, some stress can be helpful or motivating.
200: What color represents low stress or relaxation?
→ Blue.
200: What happens to thinking when stress is very high?
→ Thinking becomes reactive and less rational.
200: How long can relaxed breathing take to reduce stress?
→ About 2–3 minutes.
200: Why is body awareness helpful for stress?
→ It helps you notice stress early.
300: How can stress affect recovery?
→ It can increase cravings and relapse risk.
300: What color represents functional stress?
→ Green.
300: What is one common reaction at very high stress levels?
→ Fight, flight, or freeze.
300: How many times per day is relaxation recommended?
→ About four times per day.
300: What should you do when stress reaches a high level?
→ Pause, use coping skills, or step away from the situation.
400: What part of recovery is especially sensitive to stress?
→ Early recovery.
400: What color represents acute stress reaction?
→ Yellow.
400: True or False: Stress always leads to relapse.
→ False.
400: What body part often holds tension first?
→ Muscles (neck, shoulders, jaw).
400: What is one reason people in recovery must plan for stress?
→ Stress is unavoidable.
500: True or False: Stress comes only from bad situations.
→ False (good changes can also cause stress).
500: What color represents traumatic stress?
→ Red.
500: What is one early sign stress is getting too high?
→ Irritability, spacing out, or feeling overwhelmed.
500: True or False: You need drugs or alcohol to relax.
→ False.
500: What is the main goal of stress management in recovery?
→ To recognize rising stress early and lower it before it triggers cravings or relapse.