Winter Blues
A diagnosis often called Seasonal ________
Seasonal Depression
This type of family gathering could be a risk for people newly in recovery during this season?
A Holiday _________?
Holiday gathering/party
Winter is a season to _________?
Rest and restore ones self
What is one way to ground yourself when its cold outside?
Go outside lol
What state produces the most cranberries ?
Florida or Wisconsin
Wisconsin
What plays a role in seasonal depression?
A. No money due to all those Christmas Presents you have to purchase for them kids.
B. Lack of sunlight.
C. The extra 5 pounds you gain from turkey.
SUNLIGHT - because it regulates your sleep which regulates your mood and energy levels.
This emotional sate often triggered by memories during this season can make cravings stronger during the holidays?
Grief
What are three ways to feel cozy and warm even when it's cold outside?
Heated Blanket ,Hot drink ,Dress cozy ,Read a book, Be with loved ones.
What is a prayer you use during the holiday season to stay centered?
.....
What did Charlie Brown serve the Peanuts gang in the Charlie Brown Thanksgiving?
Toast , pretzels, popcorn, jelly beans
What is something you can do to counter seasonal depression ?
Exercise
10-20 minutes outside
Create a winter mantra /routine
Vitamin D foods (fish, milk, OJ, yogurt) supplements
This tradition often causes stress during the holidays because it costs a lot of money?
Present buying
What does chosen family mean and how do you build it?
YES , though recovery
______________Breathing.
Box Breathing
What is eaten the most during Thanksgiving ?
Turkey
What is a medication that some people take only in the winter months for seasonal depression?
Wellbutrin
This family behavior of tension, yelling, unresolved issues -can make the holidays especially overwhelming?
What is conflict
Spring is considered a season of ____________?
Rebirth
What is a coping skill that involves a pen and paper ?
The Monday after Thanksgiving is what unofficial shopping holiday?
Cyber Monday
What precent of men have have SAD?
3% with 5% being the total
This family member who tends to minimize, smooth things over, ignore red flags when your anxious about the holidays.
The enabler tries to minimize real risk and plays a role in denial.
What is the shortest day of the year ?
December 21/22
If I feel poorly what is a way I can get out of my own way-especially during this season?
Help someone else
What are the four colors typically associated with Thanksgiving?
Red, orange, yellow and brown