What are two examples of healthy coping?
Exercise, painting, reading, mediating, mindfulness, socializing, family time, watching TV, going to the movies, and hiking are just a few examples.
Coping mechanisms are ____ for everyone.
a. different
b. the same
A: different!
A coping mechanism that works for you may not be helpful to someone else. Talking to others about the way they cope is a good way to learn new mechanisms.
Which fast food chains slogan is "We have the meats"?
Arbys!
True or false: People who value other people are able to listen more to them.
True!
When someone values others, they prioritize understanding and empathizing with them. By valuing others, individuals demonstrate a willingness to learn from them and create a supportive environment where everyone's voices are heard.
The ability to give up resentment or desire to punish, or stop being angry is defined as what?
Forgiveness! Forgiving oneself is very important and essential in moving forward and feeling okay with ourselves.
What is an internal trigger?
An emotional or physical feeling that can cause cravings.
Name two examples of a good stressor
Having a baby, interviewing for a job, starting a new job, buying a new house, moving in with a significant other, planning a wedding
Which letter of the alphabet does not appear in any state name?
Q!
True or false: Marijuana is the most commonly used street drug in the US?
True!
Describe self-esteem.
Self-esteem is how we feel about ourselves. The way we think about ourselves. It's having confidence and satisfaction in oneself.
Substance use is an example of a negative coping skill. Name two more examples or negative coping.
Yelling, avoiding, fighting, self-isolation, blaming others, self-harm
Name two symptoms/signs of physical stress.
Sweating, shaking, tightening muscles, rapid heartbeat, zoning out, biting nails, fidgeting.
What is the deadliest animal in the world?
Misquitos!
True or false: Substance use is a form of coping.
True! Although it is not a healthy way to cope, it is still used as a coping mechanism.
"I can do hard things."
"Today will be different."
"I am a good person."
These are all examples of what?
Positive affirmations!
Being at a party, familiar environments associated with substance use, celebrations, have an excess of money, social situations, drug paraphernalia are all examples of what?
DAILY DOUBLE!!
External triggers!
Ongoing and lingering feeling of being overwhelmed and under pressure is defined as what?
Chronic stress. Some examples of chronic stress in include being in hospital, family issues, legal issues, the pandemic.
What is the only mammal that cannot jump?
Elephants!
True or false: All stress is out of our control.
False! Sometimes we create our own stressful situations.
Acting in line with our _____ helps us feel good about ourselves.
Values! Values are things that are most important to us and act as a guide for our behavior.
What is the difference between internal and external triggers?
Internal triggers are emotional or physical feelings that can ignite cravings.
External triggers are situations or objects that you observe around you that can create a craving response.
What is the difference between eustress and distress?
Eustress feeling challenging but is manageable. Distress is more difficult and has a more negative impact.
There are only two letters that are not found on the periodic table. One is the letter Q. What is the other one?
J!
True or false: Chronic stress is situational.
False! Acute stress is situational and usually resolves once the situation has ended.
Most damage to our self-esteem is caused by who/what?
Ourselves! We are our hardest critic! Positive self-esteem takes time.