What Makes an Addicton?
Physically addictive substances used daily can bring these uncomfortable physical symptoms
Withdrawal
This disorder is a combination of a manic phase (a sudden onset of exhilaration and excessive good mood), and a depressive phase (feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, and prolonged sadness)
Bi-Polar Disorder
We make dozens if not hundreds of these a day with our mind and one of the best ways to improve our lives is to practice making good ones:
Decisions/Choices
We experience these in our mind, heart and gut and it is important to learn how to manage our reaction to them.
Feelings/Emotions
(2000's) This artist was referred to as the King of Pop. He died due to complications from prescription drugs in 2009.
Michael Jackson
It takes more and more of a substance to get the same effect which often fuels the desire and need for using larger amounts
Tolerance
This disorder may present itself in the following ways:
1. feelings of despair and hopelessness
2. feeling detached from life and those around you 3. continued fatigue or loss of energy
4. feelings of sadness – crying for no apparent reason
5. inability to concentrate or make decisions
6. thoughts of suicide
7. changes in eating or sleeping patterns
8. persistent or recurring headaches or frequent gastrointestinal upsets
9. Losing interest in activities that are enjoyed
Depression
This describes overall the way we present and express ourselves. If we have a negative one we should want to change it to grateful and positive
Attitude
It is important to learn to manage this uncomfortable mental experience that can occur when we worry or stress over things
Anxiety
(1990's) Singer of one of the most popular grunge bands in the 1990's shot himself in the head in 1994 at the age of 27. He was also addicted to heroin
Kurt Cobain
Failure to recognize the truth about a problem, particularly an addiction, is often referred to as this
Denial
This disorder is characterized by depression and anxiety as well as flashbacks. It is common among victims of crimes and people in the military.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
This categorizes and includes all that is most important in your life and, what you care about the most, and what has the most worth to you
Values
These changing temporary states of mind can make us feel high, low, and everything in between. So it is important to be able to regulate these
Moods
(1980's) John Belushi was a legendary actor and comedian who shocked the world when he overdosed and died from mixing cocaine and heroin in 1982 at the height of his fame. He was on the original lineup of what longstanding TV show (Still airs today)
Saturday Night Live
Every bad choice we make can mean we have to face these later. Addiction can cause people to foolishly ignore these repeatedly
Consequences
What event is this describing?..." sweating, nausea, trembling and numbness in the legs or hands, dizziness, hot or cold flashes, a feeling of tightness or pressure in the chest, hyperventilation, “jelly” legs or blurred vision can develop. Individuals may even feel like they are going to die of a heart attack" What Event does this describe?
Panic Attack/ Anxiety attack
You can have ups and downs along the way but what matters most is that you keep moving forward. If that is true then you are steadily making this
Progress
It is essential to learn to eliminate this negative emotion which stems from holding on to anger and grudges
Resentment
(1970's) This iconic musician is one of the top earning dead celebrities today, still earning over 50 million/year for his music despite dying from complications of prescription drug addiction back in 1977
Elvis Presley
When you spend too much, use too much or too often and life problems are steadily piling up, it is a good sign you have lost this
Control
What do the followings signs suggest about the person?
1. personality changes or withdrawn behavior
2. hoarding medication
3. giving away prized possessions
4. lack of interest in future plans
5. isolation from friends and colleagues
6. depression
7. direct or indirect threats
a person is suicidal
This involves all the people, places and things that you surround yourself with and that you choose to be connected to
Associations / Support System
Sometimes addiction can be directly linked to deeply disturbing or distressing experiences that occurred earlier in life all of which is referred to as: _____
Trauma/PTSD
(1960's) This world famous movie star shocked the world in 1962 from a barbiturate overdose which some say was accidental, some say was suicide, and others say was murder
Marilyn Monroe