Worry Loop
This is the first step in the worry loop, when a small thought begins to spiral.
What is a triggering thought?
Getting enough sleep, eating balanced meals, and exercising are examples of this type of self-care.
What is physical self-care?
This defense mechanism involves blaming others for your own thoughts or feelings.
What is projection?
Using alcohol or drugs to avoid feelings is this type of coping.
What is substance use/avoidance?
In the game of chess, this piece can only move diagonally.
What is the bishop?
When you repeatedly think about the same worry without solving it, you are engaging in this process.
What is rumination?
Taking time to journal or meditate are examples of this self-care category.
What is emotional or mental self-care?
Laughing or joking about a stressful situation instead of facing it is this defense mechanism.
What is humor?
: Sleeping excessively to escape stress is an example of this coping style.
What is avoidance or withdrawal?
This animal is the only mammal capable of true flight
What is a bat?
One way to break the worry loop is by shifting focus to this type of evidence-based thinking.
What is rational or realistic thinking?
Setting boundaries with friends, family, or coworkers is part of this type of self-care.
What is social self-care?
This defense mechanism involves pushing distressing memories out of awareness.
What is repression?
This maladaptive coping involves constantly criticizing yourself instead of problem-solving.
What is negative self-talk?
The fear of spiders is known as this.
What is arachnophobia?
Writing down your worries and scheduling a time to address them is called this technique.
What is worry time (or worry scheduling)?
True or False: Self-care only counts when it costs money.
What is false?
The defense mechanism when someone is focusing on facts and logic instead of feelings
What is intellectualization?
Engaging in risky or impulsive behaviors under stress is this type of maladaptive coping.
What is acting out?
This planet in our solar system is known as the "Red Planet."
What is Mars?
The worry loop activates this part of the brain, which is also responsible for the fight-or-flight response.
What is the amygdala?
Practicing self-care is not selfish, it helps strengthen this type of ability, making you more available to others.
What is resilience (or caregiving capacity)?
This defense mechanism is considered healthier because it transforms unacceptable impulses into positive outlets, like art or exercise.
What is sublimation?
While these strategies may bring short-term relief, they ultimately increase stress and reduce healthy functioning.
What are maladaptive coping mechanisms?
In a standard deck of cards, there are these many total hearts.
What is 13?