Insomnia
What is kind of disorder is insomnia?
A sleep disorder
What does ADHD stand for?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Name two types of anxiety disorder?
Generalized anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, specific phobia
Name two parts of the brain?
Frontal cortex, prefrontal cortex, basal ganglia, corpus callosum, limbic system, hypothalamus, pituitary gland, amygdala, hippocampus, substania nigra, brain stem, occipital lobe, cerebellum
Name one grounding/mindfulness exercise
Statistically, who suffers more from insomnia? Those diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder or those with major depressive disorder?
Major Depressive Disorder
What are two of the three main ADHD symptoms?
Inattentive, hyperactivity, impulsivity
Anti Depressant Medication
What part of the brain is for conscious rational thoughts, problem solving and goal setting?
Frontal Cortex
What is another feeling word similar to anxious?
Nervous, worried, scared, fearful
What is 1 cause of chronic insomnia?
Depressed, Anxiety, chronic stress, pain or discomfort. (Mental Illness)
What percentage of children are diagnosed with ADHD?
3-5%
What is the most common anxiety disorder?
Specific Phobia Disorder
The amygdala is the ______ control center?
Emotional
How many women have successfully completed navy seals training?
(In group I said 0, so it counts) BUT 1 completed it in December 2019! :)
What are 2 causes of acute insomnia?
Significant life stress, illness, emotional or physical discomfort, noise/light/temperatures, some medications, change in sleep schedule
What are 2 accompanying diagnosis of ADHD?
Anxiety disorder, depressive disorder, conduct disorder, oppositional defiance disorder, bipolar disorder, tourette syndrome, learning disabilities
What are 3 symptoms of anxiety?
Excessive heart rate, racing thoughts, easily distracted, difficulty focusing, muscle tension, difficulty falling or staying asleep, nausea, shakiness, dizziness, panic attacks, flashbacks, negative self talk
What is one of the four steps for navy seals to succeed mentally?
Problem solving, goal setting, visualization, and arousal control
What are two ways to maintain focus during group time?
Coffee, coloring, maze puzzle, dot to dot, taking a break (I may accept others)
What are 3 substances (drugs/medications) that can cause insomnia?
Caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, stimulants, antidepressants, heart/blood pressure medications, allergy medications, decongestants, weight-loss medications, antihistamines, cocaine, epinephrine, amphetamines, methamphetamine, fluroquinolone antibiotic drugs
Name one stimulant and one non-stimulant medication use to treat ADHD?
Stimulants: Adderall, Ritalin, Focalin, Vyvanse, Concerta, Daytrana
Non-Stimulant: Atomoxetine, strattera,
Distractions: Walks, painting nails, blowing bubbles, reading a book, exercise, deep breathing, watching tv, drawing, coloring, crossword puzzle, positive quotes, cleaning, music
Processing: write a friend, call a friend, impulse logs, feeling charts, journaling, feeling word collage, talking to a therapist, body scan, writing a letter to yourself, writing a letter to someone upsetting us
In psychopaths, the amygdala is ___% smaller than an average person?
17%
Name 3 alerting activities and 3 calming activities based on sensory modulation?
Altering: hold ice cube, cool air, spicy food, sour/fire candy, cold water, bright lights, loud music, dancing, strong scents (citrus, pine, smelling salts), yawning, handclaps, positive pain, exercise, singing, walking, rough material
Calming: heavy blankets, wrapped in blankets, herbal tea, chewing gum, rocking or swinging, hot shower/bath, soft/low lighting, repetitive sounds, soothing scents (lavender, vanilla), strong huds, massage, humming, yoga, head rolls, walks, heavy resistance, soft material