Anxiety
True or False Anxiety has physical symptoms
True
This type of sudden, overwhelming episode causes a racing heart, chest pain, shortness of breath, and an intense feeling of doom.
A panic attack
This 5-step grounding technique utilizes your 5 senses to bring your mind back to the present moment during high anxiety.
the 5-4-3-2-1 technique?
People, places, things, or emotions that spark a strong urge or craving to use substances again.
Triggers
This term describes needing more of a substance over time to achieve the same chemical effect or high.
Tolerance
What are some common symptoms of anxiety
excessive worry, nervousness, and restlessness
This disorder involves excessive, uncontrollable worry about everyday life events and activities for at least 6 months.
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
This evidence-based therapy involves gradually and safely facing the things or situations you fear to reduce anxiety over time.
Exposure Therapy
This widely used 3-word rule warns people in early recovery to stay away from the environments and social circles where they used to use.
People, Places, and Things
The painful physical and psychological symptoms that occur when a person suddenly stops using a substance they are dependent on.
Withdrawal
what are some physical symptoms
rapid heart rate, sweating, and muscle tension
An intense, irrational fear of being judged, embarrassed, or scrutinized by others in social settings.
Social Anxiety Disorder
A breathing technique where you inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4, exhale for 4, and pause for 4.
Box breathing
This type of relapse happens quietly inside someone's mind before they ever actually touch a substance.
a mental (or emotional) relapse?
This brain system, heavily altered by substances, tricks the brain into prioritizing drug-seeking behavior over basic survival needs.
the reward system (or mesolimbic dopamine pathway)
When does an anxiety disorder occur
an anxiety disorder occurs when these feelings become intense, overwhelming, and persistent enough to interfere with daily life
This specific anxiety disorder involves a fear of situations where escape might be difficult, such as crowds or open spaces.
Agoraphobia
This physical relaxation technique involves tensing individual muscle groups for a few seconds and then consciously releasing them.
Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR)
An acronym representing an urge-surfing technique where you acknowledge a craving, delay usage, distract yourself, and deep breathe
DEADS (Delay, Escape, Avoid, Distract, Substitute)
This vital organ is responsible for metabolizing toxins and alcohol, making it highly susceptible to scarring and disease from chronic use.
The liver
What happens to a persons brain when they experience an anxiety disorder
When a person experiences an anxiety disorder, their brain's "fight-or-flight" response gets triggered even when there is no immediate threat
Children or adults with this condition experience extreme distress when faced with the prospect of being away from primary attachment figures.
Separation Anxiety Disorder
This CBT concept involves recognizing when you are assuming the absolute worst-case scenario will happen.
catastrophizing
What combination of recovery does it typically require
professional medical care, behavioral therapies, and strong community support systems
how is the liver responsible for metabolizing toxins and alcohol
The liver acts as the body’s primary chemical processing and filtration plant, breaking down both general toxins and alcohol into harmless substances that the body can excrete