STRESS
List two examples of events that can cause positive stress
Getting a new house, getting married, birth of a child, promotion, new job etc
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo Da Vinci
True or False: Not everyone has coping skills
False: We all have coping skills, some may be more beneficial than others. Therapy can help to identify undesirable coping skills (ex. binge watching tv to reduce anxiety) and replace them with desired coping skills. (ex. art making to reduce anxiety)
Hottest planet in the solar system?
Venus
True or False? Medical professionals call stress the "silent killer".
True!
In recovery, I need to consider avoiding old ____________, _____________, and ________________.
People, places, things
True or False: All stress is bad
False: Eustress is positive stress (like getting married, having a baby, job interview)
What is the body's largest organ?
Skin
A natural way to get in shape and increase feelings of happiness is to ______.
Excercise
Which country did Ikea originate in?
Sweden
Name 5 physical symptoms of stress
Low energy, headaches, upset stomach, tense muscles, rapid heart beats, insomnia, frequent colds or infections, dry mouth, nervousness, and more.
Social, environmental, or emotional situations that remind people in recovery of their past drug/alcohol use
Triggers
A 2009 CNN poll reveals that the number one reason for stress in most countries is _____?
Money
How long is an Olympic swimming pool (in meters)?
50 meters
Name 3 different healthy coping skills to deal with stress
Take a walk outside, meditation, talk to a friend, journal, drink cold water, garden, gratitude list, deep breathing, visualize your favorite place, etc.
What animal’s nickname is “sea cow”?
Manatee
True or False: Stress causes your heart to pump faster
True: Known as "fight or flight" Your heart pumps blood faster to your muscles, in case you need to run for your life
_____ is the important quality to have in recovery that helps you get back up and try again when you fall.
Resilience
What area of the brain contributes to our fear response? (Fight, flight, or freeze)
Amygdala
What is a perfect score in bowling?
300
Name one benefit of coping skills.
Ability to decrease unwanted symptoms, management of emotions, ability to be in-tune with our body's messages
What is the most common letter in the English language?
The letter E!
Too much of this stress hormone can cause negative health outcomes?
Cortisol
With regard to addiction, what are co-occurring disorders?
Mental health conditions that happen at the same time as addiction
Research has shown that this food reduces stress hormones such as cortisol and other fight-flight hormones.
Dark chocolate
What is the hottest pepper in the world?
Carolina Reaper
Name 1 long term and 1 short term stress management strategy.
Long term: Seek your own stress level, Choose your own goals, Become part of a support system. think positive, make decisions, accept what you cannot change, etc.
Short term: Relax in the moment, breathing excercise, take a break, make a priority list, etc.
What Is The Only Edible Food That Never Goes Bad?
Honey
Why (biologically) does stress increase vulnerability to bacterial and viral infections?
Stress hormones reduce a person's immune system (number of lymphocytes)
The acronym HALT in recovery stands for what
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired