Slide 1: Overindulgence Factsheet
Overindulgence Factsheet
Slide 2: What is it?
Overindulgence What is it? Even something good can become bad if it’s excessive. From too much screen time, social media use or working long hours, to consuming too much of the wrong food, drink or substances. In today’s society there’s a chaotic, frenzied spiral of new addiction, many people chase
Slide 3: Good food and drink choices
Overindulgence Good food and drink choices Overindulging, particularly through the festive party season is something we’ve all done at some time or other. But rich foods, big meals and large volumes of alcohol can result in heartburn, reflux and indigestion. Eating and drinking to excess can take it
Slide 4: Is there a connection between sugar and depression?
Overindulgence Is there a connection between sugar and depression? Sugar occurs naturally in complex carbohydrates like fruits, vegetables, and grains. It’s also present in simple, refined foods like pasta, cakes, baked goods, bread, and sweets. The typical diet relies heavily on these easily digest
Slide 5: Save over 3000 calories with some simple swaps during the festive season
Overindulgence Save over 3000 calories with some simple Exercise swaps during the festive season If you’ve eaten too much and feeling a bit sluggish, get moving, burn off the extra calories and have some fun. Cut out Calories Swap for Calories Calories saved Ideas to get active over the festive peri
Slide 6: A happy balance with alcohol
Overindulgence A happy balance with alcohol It’s common to be tempted to turn to the bottle or other substances for entertainment or stress relief. But rather than making us feel better, it could be doing us harm. When drinking may be a problem: Managing responsibilities When alcohol starts to inter
Slide 7: Drink less, live more - the benefits of drinking less alcohol
Overindulgence Drink less, live more - the benefits of drinking less alcohol Deeper sleep A happier stomach When you drink too much, you spend less of the night in a deep, Alcohol irritates the stomach and makes it produce more acid restorative sleep. You’re also more likely to wake up early and tha
Slide 8: Reset your relationship with alcohol
Overindulgence Reset your relationship with alcohol Less drinking, Make a plan Stay hydrated more thinking Before you start drinking, set a limit on how much you’re going to drink. Have a glass of water before you have alcohol and alternate alcoholic drinks with water or a soft drink. To keep health
Slide 9: Substance abuse
Overindulgence Substance abuse Drug types What is dopamine? Depressants slow down or depress the central nervous system. In small quantities, they can make you feel more relaxed and less inhibited. In larger quantities they may It’s a type of neurotransmitter, a cause unconsciousness and vomiting. ‘
Slide 10: Substance abuse
Overindulgence Substance abuse Affecting your life in different Behavioural signs of substance ways. abuse There are many different areas of your life • Social withdrawal from family and friends that could be impacted by alcohol, nicotine, • Changes in appetite drug use, or gambling. • Sleeping at o
Slide 11: Less tech, more quality time
Overindulgence Less tech, more quality time Too much time spent on technology can Set tech-use rules Do not disturb leave you feeling tired, stressed, and mentally Set a few rules that will help you stay When you need a mental break exhausted. Stepping away from gadgets such connected with the peopl
Slide 12: Getting support
Overindulgence Getting support Help If you recognise you’re becoming addicted to something or know of someone that needs help, Drinkline is the national alcohol helpline. If there are lots of ways to get support. You can see your GP or contact an organisation that you’re worried about your own or so
Slide 13: Greencore
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