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When people feel ________, they may feel very unhappy and have a lack of energy most of the time, not enjoy the things they used to enjoy, perhaps have insomnia or sleep too much, and have an inability to concentrate and think straight.
depressed
Often when people have _______ _____ _____, their symptoms are severe enough to negatively impact their daily life, and it may keep them from fully participating in work, family, or social activities.
major depressive disorder
Most people become _______ after a traumatic or emotionally difficult situation, such as losing a family member or a job.
sad
________ means that a person continues to drink alcohol or use drugs despite negative consequences, such as breaking promises, lying, stealing, and hurting people in other ways.
Addiction
People can become _______ in response to traumatic or emotionally difficult situations or because certain brain chemicals are out of balance.
depressed
Alcohol and medications such as sedatives, sleeping pills, and barbiturates are________.
depressants
_________, are not mood-altering and will not jeopardize sobriety.
antidepressants
In general, ________ does not dramatically affect people’s ability to function at home and at work.
sadness
When people experience _____, they become aware that a problem or danger exists and that they need to do something about it. The same is true for guilt.
pain
________ involves learning to face these realities without becoming consumed with guilt and without using any mood altering drugs.
Recovery
Often, the best way to overcome _____ is to face up to it and make amends, or apologize, for the harm caused.
guilt
Although there is a biological basis to depression, there are important _______ and _____ aspects as well.
psychological,social
*double points if you know the word to describe all 3
Admitting _________ begins with recognizing that alcohol and other drugs are more powerful than your self-control.
powerlessness
Feeling ______ about the harm you did to yourself and to others can be healthy.
guilty
People who ____ _____ may suddenly explode at someone with whom they have little or no problem.
shift anger
___________can improve communication by allowing others to realize how you feel about a certain event or situation and why.
Assertiveness
The goal of _____ ______ is to let the other person know how you feel, not to make the other person angry or upset.
expressing anger
_____ energizes people for physical attack, just as fear energizes people for running away to safety.
Anger
____-____ ____ can produce depression and self-hate.
self-directed anger
People use _______ defense mechanisms to ignore stress, fear, and the negative consequences of their addiction.
psychological
The “I feel” statement should not be an _______ or an________.
an accusation or an assumption
*daily double
“I feel” statements are very simple ways of expressing even strong feelings without attacking the other person. They consist of two main parts:
(1) stating how you feel about (2) a specific incident.
everyone has some basic personal rights, list 4
• express your own needs.
• say no.
• change your mind.
• ask for help.
• reject or accept advice as you see fit.
• respond to criticism.
• complain if you feel you are being treated unfairly.
• make time for yourself.
• be wrong.
Name 3 of the physical signs of anger:
*name 6 for a daily double
• pupils of the eyes open up (dilate) to let in more light.
• The heart pumps more blood to the brain.
• Breathing becomes faster and harder.
• The amount of blood sugar increases to provide more energy.
• Digestion slows down.
• The skin begins to perspire to flush out waste products and to keep the person cool.
The list of negative ways of expressing anger that can sometimes make the problem worse rather than better. List 4.
Blaming and attacking
Sarcasm
Exaggerations
Yelling, screaming, and using abusive language
Withdrawal and pouting
Projecting guilt
“You” statements
Physical violence