Symptoms
A symptom of depression is a persistently ____ mood.
SAD or DEPRESSED or UNHAPPY
Give the name of one antidepressant.
PROZAN, ZOLOFT, PAXIL, CELEXA, LEXAPRO, LUVOX, EFFEXOR, CYMBALTA, WELLBUTRIN, ELAVIL, LIMBITROL, NORPRAMIN, SINEQUAN, TOFRANIL, PAMELOR, AVENTYL, VIVACTIL, NARDIL, MARPLAN, or PARNATE.
A cause of depression is an imbalance in ____.
NEUROTRANSMITTERS or IMBALANCED CHEMICALS IN BRAIN.
A natural way to get in shape and increase feelings of happiness is to ____.
EXERCISE
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
If these people have a history of depression, you are put at a higher risk for depression.
FAMILY MEMBERS
Who could you talk to about your feelings of depression/addiction?
FAMILY, CLOSE FRIEND, COUNSELOR, SOCIAL WORKER, SPONSOR, DOCTOR, THERAPIST, TEACHER, ETC.
This symptom occurs when you stop liking your favorite hobby/activity.
LACK OF INTEREST /PLEASURE
When a person begins medication, what symptoms improve before the depressed mood improves?
ENERGY LEVELS AND THE ABILITY TO TAKE ACTION (MAKE DECISIONS).
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.
What are 2 ways of improving your self-esteem?
LEARNING NEW SKILL, NEW INTERESTS/ACTIVITIES, WRITING, SAYING GOOD THINGS ABOUT YOURSELF, ETC.
Abnormal physical or psychological features that follow the abrupt discontinuation of a drug that has the capability of producing physical dependence
WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOM
How long does it take for antidepressants to start having an effect?
2-4 WEEKS.
Name one of the three neurotransmitters involved with depression.
NOREPINEPHRINE, SEROTONIN, or DOPAMINE.
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.