Pl
PL in the PLEASE skill stands for
Physical iLlness
The first E in the PLEASE skill stands for
balanced Eating
The A in the PLEASE skills stands for
Avoid Mood Altering Substances
The S in the PLEASE skill stands for
Sleep
The second E in the PLEASE skill stands for
Exercise
Taking care of PL can look like what?
going to the doctor, taking prescribed medications consistently, allowing yourself time to heal
Give an example of balanced eating.
not eating too much or too little; eating some healthy with unhealthy; moderation
Is it possible to abuse prescribed medications?
Yes, medications should only be taken as prescribed
What is the recommended amount of sleep for adults?
7-9 Hours
True or False
to get proper exercise you must go to the gym
FALSE
There are plenty of ways to get proper exercise outside of a gym environment.
Ways to prevent yourself from getting sick
washing hands, covering cough
Food is what for our bodies
Feul
Mood Altering Substances can mess with your ability to
make the best choices for yourself
True or False
Sleeping too little can make you feel on edge but sleeping too much is A-Okay.
FALSE
Sleeping too much can make you feel incredibly groggy and all the caffeine in the world isn't going to fix it.
Can someone exercise TOO much?
yes! all things are better in moderation
What is another (non DBT) meaning for the letter L?
Lather and rinse
True or False: food is not good or bad, it's just food.
True! Food is neither good nor bad. Neutralizing food is important when building a healthy relationship with it.
Examples of Mood Altering Substances
Drugs, Alcohol, Cigarettes
The average person spends how many hours of their lifetime asleep?
about 228,000 hours
True or false: exercise is only good for your physical health.
False! Exercise is good for mental health.
What are two ways you can manage your medications effectively?
pill organizer, setting alarms, a schedule, having someone else monitor them if possible
What are the five food groups?
fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins, dairy
True or False
Abusing mood altering substances can lead to dependency issues
TRUE
abusing mood altering substances such as drugs, alcohol, or nicotine can cause you to become dependent on them
20-30 minutes
Give two examples of exercise you can do at home.