* A sense of doom
* rapid heart rate
* sweating
* trembling
* shortness of breath
* chills
* nausea/abdominal cramping
These are all symptoms of: _______
What is a panic attack
100
What can you or your family do to better understand what you're going through and how to help? It can be accomplished by talking to a doctor or therapist, or reading books or reliable websites.
What is learn more about mental illness.
100
This famous Princess, mother of William and Harry lived with bulimia and depression.
Who is Princess Diana?
100
A symptom of depression includes trouble _____ or ______ too much.
What is sleep.
100
What is an intense, irrational fear triggered by things that pose little or no real danger, such as heights or dogs.
What is a phobia.
200
Because symptoms of a panic attack can mimic other serious health problems, you should always be evaluated by this person.
What is your doctor.
200
What is the opportunity to connect with others experiencing a similar condition?
What is a support group?
200
This famous president, reponsible for freeing the slaves, struggled with lifelong depression and anxiety attacks.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
200
A change in ______, often with weight gain or loss is another symptom of depression.
What is appetite.
200
What condition is caused by trauma and leads to flashbacks, nightmares and insomnia?
What is post-traumatic stress disorder?
300
* Genetics
* Major stress
* A temperament more susceptible to stress
* Changes in the ways part of your brain functions.
What are some causes of panic attacks.
300
Writing or drawing as a way to identify triggers, explore emotions or improve symptoms
What is keeping a journal?
300
This is a former Pittsaburgh Steelers quarterback and cohost of Fox NFL Sunday began taking antidepressants in the 1990's.
Who is Terry Bradshaw?
300
Certain medical conditions like this have something on common:
* certain types of cancer
* long-term pain
* sleeping problems
* steroid medications
* underactive thyroid
What are possible physical causes of depression.
300
What are persistent, upsetting thoughts and repetitive rituals such as hand-washing, counting, checking or cleaning?
What is obsessive-compulsive disorder?
400
This is the system in your body that is involved in panic attacks. It is the same system that would come into place if you were being chased by a grizzly bear.
What is the "fight or flight" response.
400
What is getting snough sleep, healthy eating and regular physical activity?
What are good self care techniques?
400
This astronaut flew to the moon in 1969, but later suffered from depression and alcoholism.
Who is Buzz Aldrin?
400
What should you do if you:
* hear voices that are not there
* cry often without cause
* your work, school life or family are affected
* you think one of your medications is causing depression
What are some things you can do to deal with a panic attack.
* Avoid caffeine, alcohol and illegal drugs
* Practice stress management and relaxation techniques
* Get some physical activity
* Get enough sleep
* Take a walk
* Do some deep breathing
* Use an anti-anxiety med
500
Using alcohol and drugs, staying up late, eating lots of sugar, drinking caffeine, sleeping a lot and self-marning
What are poor coping skills?
500
This British Prime Minister during most of WWII suffered with bipolar disorder.
Who is Winston Churchill?
500
What classification of medicines are the following part of:
* Fluoxetine (Prozac)
* Citalopram (Celexa)
* Sertraline (Zoloft)
* Paroxetine (Paxil)
* Escitalopram (Lexapro)
What are Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors.
500
Side effects for this medication include drowsiness, relaxation, dry mouth, or itching.