Emotions
Anxiety and stress are normal, healthy and can be helpful emotions.
True or false.
True.
Anxiety keeps us safe when we are faced with a threat. Stress motivates us and can lead us to success.
Changing schools, parents' divorce, graduating high school. These are examples of:
What are transitions?
Lacking energy and having trouble staying awake during classes.
What is tiredness or fatigue?
Under or overeating is what kind of coping strategy?
What is an unhealthy coping strategy?
A reaction to a situation that involves your mind, body, and behavior.
What is emotion?
The emotion you feel when you feel a threat to your safety or security
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What is fear?
Arguing with friends or parents. Feeling left out of your friend group.
What is relationship problems?
Breathing rapidly (hyperventilating). Feeling constantly on edge. Trembling or shaky hands.
What are physical signs of intense emotions?
Biting your nails when you have a big test coming up.
What is an unhealthy coping strategy?
What is emotional management?
Normal response to disappointing events in your life that leads to negative feelings about oneself, one's experiences and other people.
Falling behind in school work and having a really busy schedule are examples of:
What are stressors?
Putting off schoolwork until it just piles up. Choosing to do fun stuff instead of work you're supposed to do.
What is procrastination?
Distracting yourself by going for a walk, talking with a friend or doing physical activity are examples of:
(healthy or unhealthy coping strategies)
What are healthy coping strategies?
In response to an intense emotion you run away from the danger and avoid the situation.
What is the "flight" response?
An emotional and physical response to demanding situations that may include worry, a feeling of being overwhelmed, increased heart rate, headaches, sleep difficulties, procrastination and more.
What is stress?
Loud noises and big crowds are examples of:
What are environmental triggers?
What are physical responses to emotions?
Avoiding friends. Shutting down. Staying in bed all day. Breaking something.
These are examples of what kind of coping strategy?
What are unhealthy coping strategies?
People you trust who will help you solve problems and better understand your feelings.
What is social support?
Feeling nervous and excited at the same time is an example of this.
What are mixed emotions?
Anxiety and stress are normal and helpful.
True or False
True
Anxiety and stress can motivate us to do our best and achieve goals.
Facing any perceived threat aggressively. Arguing or denying your actions.
What is the "fight" response?
Distracting yourself by going for a walk, talking with a friend or doing physical activity are examples of:
What are healthy coping strategies?
In response to an intense emotion you are unable to move or act against the threat. Your mind goes blank.
What is the "freeze" response?