What is it?
True or False? Growing anxiety is like planting tomato seeds, if you pay them a lot of attention, they will grow
True
True or False? Butterflies in the stomach are often related to anxiety
True
True! If you find yourself feeling nervous a lot, it's best to avoid scary shows for a while
List 1 way to deal with feeling worried or nervous
Ask for a hug, Journal, Do something to take your mind off of it, talk to a friend/adult ect.
Anxiety often causes people to lose ____ at night
Sleep
What is one trigger that can cause anxiety?
stress, academic success, changes in routine, peer conflict ect.
True or False? If you spend more time thinking about your worries, they will go away
False! The more attention you give your worries, the LONGER they stay stuck in your mind!
Anxiety is our body’s response to ______ and _______.
stress and danger
True or False? Heavy Breathing & Racing heart have nothing to do with anxiety
False! If you notice yourself breathing hard and feel your heart beating fast, you may be experiencing anxiety
Some kids who worry a lot, also have someone in their ______ who worries a lot
Family. The tendency to worry a lot of something you can be born with.
How can you talk back to worries?
say things like "Go away worry!" or "I don't believe you", "leave me alone worry"
You can also say things to change your mindset like "i can handle this", "i've got this under control", "this will end soon"
Anything! Worrying that a monster would be under the best...we know monsters don't exist!
Use 2 words to describe how the body feels when people are anxious
Stomachaches, headaches, body tension, sweating
List people you know who worry a lot
Anyone! Parents, siblings, friends, neighbors, cousins, aunts, uncles, Anyone!
List 3 ways to relax & reset your body and mind
Yoga, Watching TV, playing with friends or siblings, draw/color, progressive muscle relaxation