trauma
what does PTSD stand for?
Post - Traumatic Stress Disorder
is this factor primarily bio/psycho/social: media/advertising
social!
name 2 things your counselor does
signs you up for groups/weekly check-ins/recurring support when needed, signs you up for case management and therapy
what does PAWS stand for?
Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
define an urge
a strong desire to use, often accompanied by physical and/or emotional sensations
true or false: trauma fundamentally changes how the nervous system responds to stress and threats
True
is this factor primarily bio/psycho/social: genetic variability
bio
true or false: all your outpatient services thru healthright are covered by medi-cal
true!
true or false: PAWS symptoms peak in the first 2 weeks after stopping the use of a substance
FALSE: PAWS peaks around 3-6 months after cessation
define a trigger
anything that prompts the urge to use
True or false: the body retains memories that the mind may try to forget
true! This is why we have somatic trauma responses
is this factor primarily bio/psycho/social: motivation
psychological
name one thing you would like to see change about IOP, or one thing you really like about IOP now
thank you for your feedback :)
true or false: it is possible to speed up the recovery/PAWS process if you just push yourself hard enough
false - be kind and patient with yourself! your brain and body are working hard on their own to recover, and pushing yourself too hard will likely result in high stress and return to use while patience will help you through your recovery!
in what order do these things occur?:
craving
trigger
use/behavior
trigger, craving/urge, use/behavior
name the 4 trauma responses
fight flight freeze fawn
true or false: all biopsychosocial factors ONLY fall into one category
false! many of them overlap
true or false: if you have a return to use, you are automatically asked to leave the program
false! please tell your counselor though so we can support you and ensure you are safe
name 5 examples of PAWS symptoms
memory problems mood sweings, sleep disturbances, stress sensitivity, anhedonia, anxiety, irritability, etc.
define a craving
more sustained desire to use, tied to brain chemistry
what is the amygdala?
the part of the brain associated with fear response (often over-active for people with trauma histories and anxiety disorders0
true or false: once you understand/explore how your life relates to one area of the biopsychosocial model, the others are irrelevant
false! all are important and intersect
true or false: you will be terminated from the program if you bring substances or paraphernalia onsite, or engage in harassment, threats, or violence
true - plz don't do that
what is anhedonia
lack of pleasure or enjoyment in things you used to enjoy - a very common PAWS and depression symptom that can be overcome with time!
name an example of an internal trigger and external trigger
internal: emotions, memories, thoughts, etc.
external: people, places, music, etc.
they often go hand in hand