Medications
Give the name of one antidepressant.
What is Zoloft, Prozan, Luvox, Elavil, Marplan, Parnate, Norpramin, Celexa, Pamelor, Tofranil, Nardil, Limbitrol, Aventyl.
A cause of depression is an imbalance in__
What is Neurotransmitters and imbalanced chemicals in the brain.
A natural way to get in shape and increase feelings of happiness is to___.
Name a well known support group associated with alcoholism?
What is AA(Alcohol Anonymous).
A symptom of depression is a __mood.
What is Sad, depressed or unhappy
What do antidepressants attempt to fix?
what is they try to correct the imbalances in neurotransmitters.
If these people have a history of depression, you are put at a higher risk for depression.
What is family member.
Who could you talk to about your feelings of depression/addiction?
What is family, close friends, counselor, social worker, sponsor, doctor, therapist, teacher, PO, etc.
A strong desire to consume a particular substance is a__?
What is a Craving.
Name 2 symptoms of with drawl.
what is sweating, vomiting, goosebumps, anxiety, insomnia, or muscle pain.
When a person begins medication, what symptoms improve before the depressed mood improves?
What is energy levels and the ability to take action (make decisions).
Name 2 major life events that may cause a person to have depression.
What is death of loved one, major loss or change, chronic stress, substance abuse, victim of abuse.
What are 2 ways of improving your self-esteem?
What are learning new skills, new interests/activities, writing, saying good things about yourself, art projects.
When a person gradually needs a larger dose of a drug to feel some effect, it is called__.
What is increased tolerance.
This symptom occurs when you stop liking your favorite hobby/activity.
what is lack of interest/ pleasure.
How long does it take for antidepressants to start having an effect?
What is 2-4 weeks
Name 1 of 3 neurotransmitters involved with depression.
What is serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine.
What are benefits of having good coping skills?
What is you have the ability to decrease symptoms of depression or cravings, better management of emotions, a better mood, higher self-esteem, etc.
A primary, chronic disease of brain reward, motivation, memory and related circuitry is referred to as__.
What is Addiction.
Abnormal physical or psychological features that follow the abrupt discontinuation of a drug that has the capability of producing physical dependence.
what is withdrawal symptom.
Are there side effects to all medications?
What is YES.
What causes you to feel stress or anxiety?
Great answer! :)
What does forgiveness mean to you?
Good Job! :)
Wat are the effects of relapse?
What are some mental or physical health symptoms a person may experience that can indicate a disease or condition?
What is fatigue, headache, nausea and pain.