Depression
Depression is your fault
What is false
A mood disorder characterized by extremely "high" moods and extremely "low" moods.
What is Bipolar Disorder.
A person who is unable to cope with their uncomfortable emotions and tries to escape or avoid them.
What is distress intolerance.
"I shouldn't say how I'm really feeling because I don't want to burden others with my problems"
"I shouldn't have to say what I need or how I feel: people close to me should already know"
"I have no right to change my mind; neither has anyone else"
What is passive thoughts.
Sadness, disappointed, lonely, frustrated, helpless, shame, guilt, stress, anxiety are hidden emotions.
What is anger.
The onset of depression can be contributed to genetics, situational triggers, grief (just to name a few).
What is true.
Bipolar Disorder occurs in 1% of the population.
What is true.
Awareness of what ignites "a heads up" your distress.
What are triggers.
You statements-"you never want to do anything with me"
What is aggressive communication.
Irrational thoughts that can influence your meotions.
What are cognitive distortions.
Major Depression Disorder occurs in cycles that happens in cycles for at least ____ weeks.
What is two.
Irritability, decrease need for sleep, grandiose ideas are...
What are symptoms of mania.
"I will try to tolerate this distress, rather than using my old habit of drinking to dull the pain" of "I will stay with this feeling, rather than avoiding situations that make me feel this way."
What is dropping your escape method and doing the opposite action.
"I feel sad when you dont do out with me because I want to spend time with you, I would really like it if we could do something together that we both enjoy."
What is an I statement / Assertive Communication.
Eat healthy, exercise, take care of personal hygiene, recognize your strengths, participate in hobbies, have stimulating conversations, meditate, pray, set aside time for thought and reflection, learn new things.
What are self-care activities.
Challenging cognitive distortions, exercising, proper diet, etc are considered.
What is coping techniques.
Bipolar typically affects men and women in their early to late ____.
What is 20's.
Feelings, thoughts, physical sensations and behavioral urges or actions that signal you are feeling overwhelming distress.
What are warning signs.
Identify the situation, identify your emotions, identify your behavior, identify your thoughts, rate the strength of your beliefs, come up with a more balanced and assertive way of thinking and behaving, re-rate the intensity of the original emotion and strength of the belief.
What is a thought diary.
One thing you wish everyone knew about mental illness.
Participant's response...
Seasonal Affect Disorder (SAD) is triggered by _______.
What is transition into colder seasons like winter.
A more moderate form of an elevated mood.
What is hypomania.
My triggers, my warning signs, my commitment to dropping escape method and doing the opposite action, accepting my distress, improving my distress make up..
What is a Distress Tolerance Action Plan
Assertiveness is basically the same as being aggressive
If I am assertive I will get what I want
If I am assertive I have to be assertive in every situation
What are myths about assertiveness.
Before you begin, ask yourself why you feel upset, discuss one issue at a time, no degrading language, express your feelings with words and take responsibility for them, take turns talking, no stonewalling, no yelling, take a time-out if things get too heated, attempt to come to a compromise or an understanding.
What are Fair Fighting Rules.