Nonfiction Crossword: Unf**k Your Brain

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Across
  1. 7. the recurrence of an illness or condition after a period of recovery
  2. 8. products taken to to enhance the diet
  3. 11. a pattern for remembrance that the amygdala uses for experiences
  4. 13. a state of balance (can relate to mental health state)
  5. 18. 1 of 4 major trauma indicators: wondering if you will ever get over trauma and feel fine
  6. 21. related to the chemical processes in a living thing
  7. 23. proceeding gradually but having harmful effects
  8. 25. an abuse of harmful substances, usually referring to alcohol or drugs
  9. 26. a mental health condition caused by a traumatic event
  10. 29. the base reasons that cause certain things such as problems
  11. 31. a medication used to help some people quit the use of other drugs such as heroin
  12. 32. the state of something lasting unchanged forever
  13. 33. getting rid of the resentment one may have towards others, themselves, or the world in general
  14. 34. the part of the brain that is alert, conscious, and can cause panic attacks/sense danger
  15. 36. the part of the brain that overall controls emotions
  16. 37. for a cell, gland, or organ to release a substance
  17. 38. the division of thoughts into sections, possibly to reduce stress and improve focus
  18. 40. a disturbing event that impacts peoples mental wellbeing
  19. 41. the restraining of oneself from doing something
Down
  1. 1. the part of the limbic system that relates event based memories to emotions
  2. 2. the force at which blood goes against the walls of arteries as it circulates the body
  3. 3. mental health issue causing persistent sadness
  4. 4. 1 of 4 major trauma indicators: your brain freaking out as a result of the amygdala overreacting
  5. 5. 1 of 4 major trauma indicators: thoughts related to trauma constantly appear in your mind
  6. 6. what happens in the brain to protect us
  7. 9. anything that may be a cause for something else (such as triggers for trauma)
  8. 10. finding out who we are and connecting again with the world around us
  9. 12. to overwhelm someone with things or people to be dealt with
  10. 14. a gland that releases a wide range of hormones
  11. 15. extremely deep sorrow or sadness
  12. 16. 1 of 4 major trauma indicators: avoiding what triggers memories of traumatic events
  13. 17. the part of the limbic system that controls long-term memories
  14. 19. the state of not drinking and being off alcohol
  15. 20. reactions that occur after experiencing trauma
  16. 22. the ability to decide if something is actually a problem or not
  17. 24. related to the mental state of someone
  18. 27. the method in which the brain as a whole remembers life events
  19. 28. clear walls set up personally between individuals that aren't to be crossed
  20. 30. being widely present in a group or area of people
  21. 32. the part of the brain that controls executive funtions
  22. 35. treatment meant to help deal with or resolve an issue such as a mental one
  23. 39. mental health issue causing worry, fear, unease