Coping with Depression
What was the example of something that can cause depression?
What is stressful events, major life changes, family history, substance abuse, etc.
What can happen to one's sleep during depression?
What is loss of sleep or too much sleep?
What part does anxiety take place in your brain?
What is the limbic system (emotional processing), the prefrontal cortex, and the motor cortex
What happens to the heart during anxiety?
What is increased heart rate?
What changes physically inside your head?
What is structure of the brain? Increases cortical thickness in the hippocampus, which governs learning and memory
What type of drug can one take to help depression?
What are antidepressants?
How is one's mood during depression?
What is sad and hopeless?
What type of therapy could help?
What is cognitive behavioral therapy? Helps people identify and challenge negative thought patterns and behaviors. CBT can also help people learn self-help strategies and improve their coping skills.
How does the skin change during an anxiety attack?
What is pale and flushed skin?
What chemical substance decreases during meditation? (Hint: hormone)
What is the stress hormone?
When struggling, how can the people around you help?
What is confiding into someone?
What can one loose when experience depression?
What is lose of pleasure for previously enjoyed time with people?
Why does the body experience anxiety?
What is react to stressful and unfamiliar situations?
How does the body react in an anxiety attack on the outside?
What is sweating and/or trembling?
Meditation helps one improve on their ability to what?
What is increase focus?
About 76% of people with depression lack what to improve their mental state?
What is proper treatment?
How does depression affect your energy?
What is fatigue, lack of energy, or feeling slowed down?
What substances can trigger anxiety?
What is alcohol and drugs?
How are one's energy levels during anxiety?
What are weak and tired/low energy?
What becomes stronger in your brain during meditation?
What is the neuron connection? It can strengthen areas of your brain responsible for memory, learning, attention and self-awareness
Depression is the persistent feeling of what?
What is the feeling of sadness?
What can happen to appetite?
What is a dramatic change, unplanned weight change?
What can you eat to make yourself feel worse and sad?
What is processed foods? Increase inflammation: In the brain and body, which may contribute to mood disorders like anxiety and depression
What are the feelings you experience?
What is feeling of restlessness?
How can you feel after meditation?
What is more calm/relaxed?