Anxiety
Is pooping your pants healthy anxiety? Explain please.
No, it is not healthy anxiety, healthy anxiety has a better end result :)
What is a trigger? (Cassie's discretion)
It is a physical response when a person is reminded of drug use, causing a craving or remembering the feeling of use.
Are there thoughts that are associated with Anxiety?
Yes!
People, Places and Things
External!
TRUE OR FALSE. Is Anxiety a natural response?
True!
TYPICALLY
What two types of triggers are there?
Internal and External
What is a thought commonly associated with anxiety? (Cassie's discretion)
“ I will never be able to do this”. Or “ Everyone hates me” or “I always fail, I don’t know why I try”.
Anxiety/ Depression
Internal
Where did anxiety come from? What was it's previous use for humans?
Anxiety is primitive, it used to keep us safe from physical danger.
Name three examples of External Triggers
People, Places, Social Events, Peer Pressure, Stressful Situations, Advertisments, Access to Substances, Sensory Cues, Celebration and Holidays and Relationship Issues.
What type of statement do you use to challenge negative thoughts?
REALITY STATEMENTS
Internal -Success and Celebration: Positive life events or accomplishments can sometimes trigger the desire to celebrate with substances like alcohol or drugs.
What is anxiety a response to? It can be internal or external?
STIMULI!!
Name Four Examples of Internal Triggers
Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Boredom, Loneliness, Physical Discomfort, Negative Self-Talk, Memories, Hunder, Success and Celebration
You ________ negative thoughts with reality statements.
CHALLENGE
Physical pain or discomfort
Internal- Physical sensations such as pain, nausea, or fatigue can trigger cravings for painkillers or other substances that provide relief.
Name seven common symptoms of anxiety. (Cassie's discretion)
Palpitations
Cold and clammy
Fear
Nausea
Catastrophic thoughts
Sweaty
Confusion
Butterflies
Feeling overwhelmed
Hot flashes
Panic
Feeling tense
Feeling restless
If my trigger is Depression and Anxiety what should be in my relapse prevention plan?
Psychiatrist, therapist, knowing warning signs for depression, having a plan if I fall into Depression, a plan of how to cope with my anxiety, asking friends for accountability and let them know the signs.
Anxious thought processes are typically _______
Negative in nature and generally incorrect!
Relationship Issues
External! Conflicts or difficulties in relationships can trigger the desire to use substances or engage in compulsive behaviors as a way to cope.