Anxiety Definitions
A condition of excessive worry about everyday issues and situations
What is Generalized Anxiety
Cold or sweaty hands, dry mouth, heart palpitations, nausea, numbness, muscle tension, shortness of breath
What are physicals symptoms of anxiety
An emotional response to a terrible event. (i.e. accident, natural disaster, abuse)
What is Trauma?
Walking, running, and lifting weights are an example of...
What is exercise?
A personality disorder characterized by excessive orderliness, perfectionism, attention to details, and a need for control in relating to others
What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Feeling panic, fear, and uneasiness, nightmares, repeated thoughts or flashbacks of traumatic experiences, uncontrollable, obsessive thoughts
What are mental symptoms of anxiety?
Something that is left unchecked and can affect your body, thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Can result in sicknesses
What is Stress due to Illness?
Breathing cycle that involves taking a deep breath in and letting it out
What is Deep Breathing?
When you have recurring and regular panic attacks, often for no apparent reason
What is Panic Disorder
Inability to be still and calm, ritualistic behaviors, such as washing hands repeatedly, trouble sleeping
What are behavioral symptoms of anxiety?
When a person has long term stress, continued activation of the stress response causes wear and tear on the body
What is stress build up?
Meditative exercise that can be done at a studio, in a chair, or at home
What is yoga?
A disorder in which a person has difficulty recovering after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event
What is PTSD?
Pain or discomfort in your upper abdomen or burning pain behind the breastbone
What is anxiety induced indigestion?
Depression, PTSD, Schizophrenia, BPD
What are other mental health disorders?
Finding tasks that keep your brain busy
What is keeping your mind distracted?
A chronic mental health condition in which social interactions cause irrational anxiety
What is Social Anxiety Disorder?
feelings of having a fast beating, fluttering, or pounding hear
What are heart palpitations?
Chemical substances that can increase symptoms of anxiety
What are drugs and alcohol?
The act of straightening up your room/house
What is deep cleaning?