Facing Fears
"This technique involves gradually exposing oneself to feared objects or situations to reduce anxiety."
exposure therapy
"This anxiety disorder is characterized by excessive worry and tension about everyday events and problems."
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
"This coping strategy involves engaging in physical activity to reduce anxiety and improve mood."
What is exercise or physical activity?
"Individuals experiencing anxiety may have difficulty falling or staying asleep, a symptom known as this."
What is insomnia?
"This hobby involves focusing on breathing techniques, postures, and meditation to promote relaxation and reduce stress."
What is yoga?
"This phobia, often treated with exposure therapy, is an irrational fear of heights."
What is acrophobia?
"People with this disorder experience sudden and recurrent panic attacks, often accompanied by feelings of impending doom or danger."
What is Panic Disorder?
"This technique involves writing down anxious thoughts and then challenging their accuracy and impact."
What is journaling or writing therapy?
"This physical symptom of anxiety is a sensation of feeling dizzy, lightheaded, or unsteady."
What is dizziness or vertigo?
"Engaging in this hobby involves listening to soothing sounds or music to promote relaxation and calmness."
What is listening to music or sound therapy?
"This specific phobia involves an irrational fear of confined spaces."
What is claustrophobia?
"This disorder involves intense fear and avoidance of specific objects or situations, such as heights, spiders, or flying."
phobia
"This coping skill involves focusing on the things you can control and letting go of those you cannot."
What is practicing mindfulness or acceptance?
"People with anxiety may experience this physical symptom, characterized by frequent urination or urgency to urinate."
What is urinary urgency?
"This hobby involves exploring natural landscapes, wildlife, and outdoor activities, which can improve mood and reduce anxiety."
What is hiking or nature walks?
"This technique involves visualizing success in facing a fear, often used to prepare mentally."
What is positive visualization?
"This disorder is characterized by intrusive thoughts or obsessions, often followed by repetitive behaviors or mental acts to alleviate anxiety."
What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
"This coping technique involves engaging in activities that provide a sense of joy, purpose, or accomplishment to counteract anxiety."
What is engaging in hobbies or enjoyable activities?
"This physical symptom of anxiety involves feeling sick to your stomach"
nausea, stomach issues, GI
"Engaging in this hobby involves planting and nurturing plants or flowers, which can promote relaxation and a sense of accomplishment."
What is gardening?
"This psychological concept refers to the belief that one can successfully cope with challenging situations or events."
What is self-efficacy?
"This disorder involves intense fear and avoidance of social situations, due to fear of embarrassment, humiliation, or scrutiny by others."
What is Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)?
"This sensory device provides gentle, rhythmic pressure to the body, often used to calm anxiety and promote relaxation."
What is a weighted blanket?
"This physical symptom of anxiety involves feeling a steady ache that affects both sides of the head and may be triggered by stress"
What is a tension headache?
"Engaging in this hobby involves engaging in gentle, flowing movements to enhance flexibility, strength, and relaxation."
What is tai chi or qigong?