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This is the type of stress that occurs when obstacles block a person from reaching a goal
What is frustration
Which of the following is not a way to reduce stress? a. Exercise
b. Meditation
c. Deep breathing
d. None of the above
e. All of the above
What is none of the above
This defense mechanism in which people return to ways of dealing with the world that they have long since outgrown
What is regression
Mood-altering drugs can temporarily ________ an individual's level of stress
What is reduce/lower/decrease
How many milligrams of fentanyl is considered a lethal dosage for most of the population
What is 2 milligrams
This is something in the world that makes a demand on a person.
Ex. an event, person, law, rule or request that requires a person to act in a certain way
What is a stressor
Good stress can motivate you, stress becomes unhealthy when this happens
What is when it lasts for a prolonged amount of time, affects your daily life and/or you become obsessed with the stress/stressor
This is a defense mechanism in which people do not let themselves think about threatening or painful thoughts, feelings, desires, memories or beliefs
What is repression
Give 5 examples of external stress that may occur in recovery
What is...
Fentanyl is about 30 to 50 times more potent than this drug
What is heroin
This is an internal reaction to a demand
What is stress
Which of the following IS NOT a factor that influences the impact of a stressor
-How long it lasts
-The individual's perception of the stressor
-An individual's resources for coping with stress
-The number of people who have been affected by a similar stressor
-An individual's preparation for dealing with stress
What is the number of people who have been affected by a similar stressor
__________ is a defense mechanism in which people refuse to accept reality or fact
What is denial
This tool can help you affectively deal with stress during recovery
What is a relapse prevention plan
Short term stress is referred to as acute stress. What is long term stress called
What is chronic stress
***Acute stress is healthy, chronic stress is not
Give 5 examples of positive stressors
What is
What are the three stages of stress reaction
(must provide examples of each stage)
Alarm -> Resistance ->Exaustion
While using this defense mechanism, individuals are trying to protect themselves from being hurt. But this defensive mechanism can lead to depression, hopelessness and despair because the individual never allows themselves to be happy
What is emotional insulation
Give 5 examples of internal stress that may occur during recovery
What is...
Relapse is a ___________, not an event
What is a process
Deciding between two opposing forces is an example of this type of stress
Ex. Good choices vs. bad choice
(hint: internal process)
What is conflict.
This is the first step in effective stress management
What is identifying stressors
“I wouldn’t drink so much if you would just quit nagging me” is an example of this defense mechanism
What is blaming
List 5 positive coping mechanisms that help reduce stress.
What is:
attending a self help meeting, talking to a sponsor or sober support, listening to music, playing with a pet, laughing, crying, going out with a friend (shopping, movie, dining), taking a bath/shower, writing, painting, praying, going to church, exercising, talking it out, gardening, making home repairs, deep breathing, meditation, or muscle relaxation
When you feel threatened, a chemical reaction occurs in your body that allows you to act in a way to prevent injury. This reaction is known as
What is "fight-or-flight,”. During stress response, your heart rate increases, breathing quickens, muscles tighten, and blood pressure rises.