Coping Skills
Octopus
Relapse Prevention
Cognitive Distortions
Famous and Sober
100
This is the specific person, place, or thing that may cause your symptoms to increase.
Trigger
100
What is the plural of Octopus?
Octopuses
100
True or False: Relapse only refers to individuals who struggle with substance abuse issues.
False.
People can back slide on any maladaptive behaviors.
Example: Person with depression may stop showering, take medication, or going to work if they aren't taking care of their mental health and well-being.
100
Thinking everything is either perfect or a total failure, with no in-between is called this
All or Nothing or Black and White thinking
100
What was Charlee Sheen's catch phrase when he was partying?
200
Name two healthy coping skills and two unhealthy coping skills (defense mechanisms).
Healthy: Seeking to respond not react
deep breathing/grounding, talking problem out, journaling, exercise/sleep hygiene, therapy, medication, practice naming feelings, practice assertive communication and boundary setting
Unhealthy: Often comes with Cognitive Distortions
Denial, minimizing, mind reading, labeling, deflecting, aggressive communication (threats, hostility, acting out revenge)
200
How many limbs does an octopus have?
An octopus does have eight limbs. But technically, they're known as arms, not tentacles.
Some scientists refer to octopuses not having eight legs, but six “arms” and two “legs,”
200
Name 3 healthy ways of thinking or behaving (could be a mindset, new way of solving a problem, change in communication style) people can adopt to maintain mental health/sobriety and not back slide into old habits/behaviors.
Mindfulness/Self awareness
Accountability
Assertive Communication
Emotional Regulation
Positivity
Gratitude
200
What are “Should” Statements?
Telling yourself things must be a certain way and feeling bad when they aren't.
200
What was Sigmund Freud's drug of choice?
Sigmund Freud was heavily involved with cocaine, and many historians believe he developed a dependence, though the term “addiction” is debated.
Freud began using cocaine in the early 1880s, enthusiastically promoted it as a medical treatment, used it personally for energy, mood, and productivity, and continued despite clear negative effects; he later stopped using it and publicly distanced himself as harms became undeniable.
Because modern diagnostic criteria didn’t exist, scholars differ on labels, but by today’s standards his compulsive use, minimization of harm, and difficulty stopping would likely meet criteria for a substance use disorder.
300
Why is exercise an effective coping skill?
Forces you to take space to regulate your emotions behavior tackling problems
Releases endorphins which calm the body, maintain positive mood,
Helps with self-esteem
Prevents illness a disease later in life
300
What can the mimicking octopus mimic?
Fish, Coral, Sand, Rocks, patterns such as stripes or spots, and other animals.
300
What does "playing the tape through" mean?
Playing the tape through" is a recovery or therapeutic phrase that means mentally walking through the full consequences of a decision or behavior—especially one you're tempted to repeat—before acting on it
300
Blaming yourself for things outside your control—or taking things personally is called?
Personalization
300
Is Lindsey Lohan sober today?
Yes,
- 2006 (Age 20): Reported attending AA meetings.
- 2010 (Age 24): Celebrated 100 days sober in rehab.
- 2014 (Age 27): Admitted to a relapse shortly after leaving rehab.
- Lifestyle Change (Age 27-30s): Moved to London and then Dubai to escape Hollywood, which marked a significant, long-term shift towards a sober life.
400
This is the practice of being present in the moment while calmly acknowledging one's thoughts and feelings.
What is mindfulness/self-awareness
400
What is this?
400
In the event of a mental health emergency, name 2 things you can do.
Seek treatment (Rehab, PHP/IOP, etc.)
Call a hotline (e.g. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline)
Call 9-1-1,
Go to an emergency room
On July 16, 2022 the ten-digit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number, 1-800-273-TALK (8255), was converted to an easy to remember three-digit number, 988
400
What is the difference between Accountability and Blame?
Example: You and are mad at your fried for canceling plans last second for the 3rd time in a row.
Accountability: taking responsibility for your actions, choices, and their consequences or holding someone responsible for their actions
The cognitive distortion of Blame is causes people to become Defensive/Deflecting or Gaslighting. Is aimed at avoiding the problem or looking to displace shame and other negative emotions.
400
What event did these sober singers take stage at (marking over 30years sobriety on stage)?
Mary J. Blige -
Kendrick Lamar -
Eminem -
Snoop Dogg (arguably not sober due to cannabis use)
What was the 2022 SuperBowl
Mary J. Blige - several years?
Kendrick Lamar - 13 years
Eminem - 17 years
Snoop Dogg (arguably not sober due to cannabis use)
500
What is Alternate Nostril Breathing?
You gently block one nostril, inhale through the other, then switch sides—creating a slow, rhythmic pattern that helps shift the body out of fight-or-flight and into a calmer, regulated state.
500
How long is the average lifespan of an Octopus?
The average octopus has a short lifespan, usually 1 to 2 years, though it varies by species, with some smaller ones living less than a year and larger ones like the Giant Pacific Octopus living 3-5 years
500
Name 3 warning signs that someone may be experiencing a negative change in their mental health.
Isolation
Feeling overwhelmed
Uncharacteristic anxiety
Acting out of character (not behaving at their usually baseline)
500
What is the difference between Discounting the Positive and Mental Filtering?
Discounting the Positive - Pretending the good things don't count or aren't important.
Mental Filtering - Only noticing the bad things and ignoring the good things.
500
All of these people are sober, but one doesn't have a substance use problem?
Which of these celebrities DOES NOT struggle with drugs/alcohol
George W. Bush
Daniel Radcliff
Jared Leto
Elton John
Answer: Jared Leto -
Jared Leto – Follows a straight-edge lifestyle, avoiding alcohol and drugs for health and discipline.
George W. Bush - Openly discussed past alcohol abuse, quit drinking in 1986, and credits sobriety with enabling his presidency.
Daniel Radcliff - Sober since around 2010 after recognizing unhealthy alcohol use during peak fame.
Elton John – Sober since 1990 following severe alcohol and cocaine addiction.