Vocabulary
an extreme, irrational fear of something
What is a Phobia
an intense, excessive, and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations.
What is Anxiety
an unusual pattern to your sleep schedule
What is Sleep Disturbance
a relaxation technique where you take slow, deep breaths by using the abdominal muscles
What is Deep Breathing
not prescribed and/or illegal mind altering substances
What is Substance Abuse
a sudden, intense episode of worry that results in physical symptoms such as: racing heart, chest pain, sweating, trembling, shortness of breath, uncontrollable crying, and more
What is a Panic Attack
persistently decreased mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.
What is Depression
an unusual pattern in your eating habits
What is Irregular Appetite
a group of techniques focused on shifting attention from disturbing thoughts to the present moment
What is Grounding Techniques
excluding yourself from friends, family or events
What is Isolation
a thought that has no supporting evidence, and is typically negative
a chronic condition that results in a difficulty to focus, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness.
What is ADHD
an unusual pattern in your mood
What is Mood Swings
visualizing a relaxing environment or event by using all 5 senses to accomplish calmness
What is Imagery/Visualization
intentionally sleeping more than necessary to function, or sleeping less than necessary to function
What is Over/Under Sleeping
What is Fight or Flight Response
periods of mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs each lasting weeks to months.
What is Bipolar Disorder
seeing or hearing things that other people can't
What are Hallucinations
a relaxation technique by tensing/flexing and relaxing each muscle one by one
What is Progressive Muscle Relaxation
intentionally eating more than necessary to function, or eating less than necessary to function
What is Over/Under Eating
the continuous worry or thought of a negative stimuli
What is Rumination
a disorder in which a person has difficulty coping with and recovering after experiencing or witnessing an event that is identified as traumatic to them.
What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
sweating, trembling, nausea, breathing changes, and increased heart rate
What is Physical Symptoms
daily habits and behaviors that allow you to be happy and healthy
What is Self-Care
pretending there are no present symptoms, concerns, or issues that need to be addressed
What is Avoidance