Wellness
This nutrient helps your body build and repair muscles and can be found in foods such as eggs, beans, meat, and fish.
What is protein?
Someone notices they have been sleeping poorly, becoming more irritable, and avoiding other people. What could these changes be an example of?
Early warning signs
Someone has strongly held beliefs that are not based on reality, even when others provide evidence that contradicts them. What is this called?
Delusions
What is the difference between a stressor and your response to stress?
A stressor is what causes the stress, while the response is how your body, thoughts, or emotions react.
You start a new medication and notice an uncomfortable change in your body. What should you do instead of immediately stopping the medication on your own?
Talk to your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist about the side effect.
This coping skill involves slowing down and paying attention to what you are experiencing in the present moment.
What is mindfulness?
A person knows that arguing with others increases their stress. What is one positive step they could take when they notice an argument starting?
Remove themselves from the situation, use a coping skill, or seek support.
A person with bipolar disorder goes through a period of unusually high energy, needs very little sleep, talks much more than usual, and has racing thoughts. What type of episode might this describe?
A manic episode
A person has several responsibilities and becomes overwhelmed because they try to handle everything at once. What strategy could make the situation more manageable?
Prioritize responsibilities and break larger tasks into smaller, manageable steps.
Someone experiences a side effect, becomes frustrated, and starts thinking about returning to substance use. What are two recovery skills they could use?
Address the medication concern with their provider and use a healthy coping strategy or reach out for support.
Someone regularly skips breakfast and lunch and feels tired, has trouble concentrating, and becomes irritable. What connection might exist between their eating habits and these changes?
not eating regularly may contribute to low energy, difficulty concentrating, and changes in mood
Someone has been doing well in recovery but suddenly stops attending appointments and begins isolating themselves. Why could this be important to address early?
Changes in behavior can be warning signs that the person may need additional support
Hearing or seeing something that other people do not hear or see can be an example of this type of symptom
What is a hallucination?
How can prolonged stress affect a person's ability to use good judgment or solve problems?
High levels of stress can make it harder to think clearly, regulate emotions, and effectively problem-solve.
A person takes several medications prescribed by different providers. Why is it important for all of their providers to know what medications they are taking?
So providers can consider possible medication interactions, duplicate medications, and other safety concerns.
A person wants to make healthier food choices. Instead of completely eliminating their favorite foods, they add vegetables, choose water more often, and work on eating regular meals. What wellness principle does this demonstrate?
making realistic, sustainable changes
EIMR encourages people to take an active role in recovery rather than relying entirely on other people to make decisions for them. What skill does this promote?
self-management or self-advocacy
What is one common symptom that can occur during a depressive episode of bipolar disorder?
Persistent sadness, loss of interest, low energy, or changes in sleep or appetite.
A person is under significant stress and begins isolating themselves, sleeping poorly, and avoiding responsibilities. How could these behaviors potentially create a cycle that makes stress worse?
Isolation can reduce support, poor sleep can make coping harder, and avoiding responsibilities can cause problems to build up, creating additional stress.
What is some tools someone could use to remember when to take medication?
An alarm, pill organizer, calendar, or medication reminder.
Someone notices several changes at once: they are eating less, drinking less water, sleeping poorly, and have less energy than usual. Why is recognizing the pattern important?
multiple changes in wellness may be early warning signs that the person should pay attention to their health and consider seeking support
Recovery involves more than managing symptoms. It can also involve improving relationships, developing daily living skills, using community resources, setting goals, and building a meaningful life. What broad concept does this describe?
recovery and community integration
What is the difference between a hallucination and a delusion?
A hallucination involves sensing something that is not actually present, while a delusion is a strongly held false belief.
Why is it important to identify the causes or triggers of your stress?
Understanding your triggers can help you recognize patterns and choose healthier ways to manage or reduce stress.
Why might taking medication at the same time each day be helpful?
It can help create a consistent routine and make doses easier to remember.