Introduction
Issues discussed in this session. (Name at least 2)
What is depression, guilt, powerlessness, fear, forgiveness and losing control, etc..
_____________ and _____________ can cause periods of depression.
What is alcohol and drugs?
Symptoms of depression (name at least 3)
What is very unhappy, 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?
How do people in early recovery gain control of their lives?
What is opening up and sharing feelings, fears, and thoughts?
True or False: Bananas are radioactive
What is True?
Bananas contain potassium, and because potassium decays, the yellow fruit becomes slightly radioactive.
Name two major sections in this session.
What is depression, guilt, fear, etc..
_________ can make users depressed while taking them.
What is depressants?
Feelings such as sadness but more intense and usually last longer. This usually occurs in response to a traumatic or emotionally difficult situation or because certain brain chemicals are out of balance.
This is often related to children who learn to ignore and push aside their fears often continue to do so as adults without realizing it.
What is adult fear?
The adult human body has this many bones
What is 206
Things you learned about depression. (name at least 2)
What is defining depression, symptoms of depression, how substance use and depression work together, treatment options for depression, etc.
People who begin using drugs or drinking alcohol due to depression are _______-_________.
What is self-medicating?
Symptoms are severe enough to negatively impact their daily life, and it may keep them from fully participating in work, family, or social activities.
What is major depressive disorder?
This is related to people who were raised in emotionally unhealthy families and had early experiences of fear.
What is childhood fears?
The three Primary colors.
What are Red, Blue, Yellow?
2 Things you learned about guilt and fear.
Negative emotions are a ___________ part of life.
What is natural?
This is a feeling after a traumatic or emotionally difficult situation, such as losing a family member or a job. Feeling temporarily weighed down. Usually lasts for a few days or more. it doesn't usually dramatically affect people's ability to function at home or work.
What is sadness?
You are in addiction treatment because you were _____________ over substances.
What is powerless?
This is the usual legal drinking limit when given a breathalyzer test.
What is .08?
True or False: Recovery involves learning to face reality without becoming consumed with guilt and without using any mood-altering drugs.
What is true?
Most people will experience some symptoms of depression during drug _____________.
What is withdrawal?
Being depressed during alcohol or other drug withdrawal is ____________ and ____________.
What is natural and expected?
Your emotional health now requires you to recognize how you have hurt yourself and others, but also to move beyond this hurt. What does this involve?
Forgiveness
Sound travels four times faster in this than it does in air.
What is Water?