Exercise 1: Negative behaviors associated with Emotional Dysregulation
1-Cutting/Self-Mutilation
Temporary rewards
Release natural painkillers called Endorphins , Distraction, Punishment , Attention , Sense of control
long-term costs and dangers
Can lead to death, infection, scars, negative memories, and guilt.
The cutting and self-mutilating behaviors that I engage in are _________________________________
The temporary rewards for my behaviors are
_________________________________
The long-term costs and dangers of my behaviors are _________________________________
2-Manipulating Others
When you force someone into doing what you want, maybe you feel satisfied or in control and power .

3-Type of Food
-lot of fat, like ice cream and pastries, can temporarily make you feel satisfied. But if you eat too much, you might start to feel heavy and sluggish.
-Excessive fat or sugar, you’ll also gain weight.
-Foods with high sugar content can quickly make you feel energized. But as the effect wears off, you start feeling very tired or even depressed.

4-Overeating and Undereating
-Overeating can makes them feel emotionally calm, or even numb, for a short amount of time.
-Undereating can also make a person feel good for a short amount of time. Undereating can serve as a form of self-control.

5-Drugs and Alcohol

The alcohol or drug-using behaviors that I engage in are _________________________________
The temporary rewards for my behaviors are _________________________________
The long-term costs and dangers of my behaviors are _________________________________