What is Anxiety?
Is Anxiety a thought, emotion, or behavior?
Emotion
Where can anxiety come from? a) Trauma b) Phobias c) Genetics d) All of the above
What is D, all of the above.
Name one way anxiety can affect communication
What is avoiding communication, overthinking, assuming other's emotions, shutting down, etc
When we are faced with a threatening event, our bodies give us a surge of adrenaline.
What is true; When faced with a threatening event such as a physical attack or a natural disaster, most people feel anxiety or fear. Our bodies give us a surge of adrenaline and our instincts take over. This gives us the strength we need to get out of the situation and survive.
Name one breathing exercise you can do that can help when you're anxious
What is Box Breathing, Belly Breathing, Triangle Breathing, etc.
What is the difference between anxiety and fear?
What is: Anxiety involves apprehension about a future threat, whereas Fear is a response to an immediate threat.
Which of the following are healthy things you can do about anxiety? a)Exercise b) Use substances c)Keep it to yourself d) Screaming
What is a & d, there are some things you can do on your own to help keep you feeling better. Regular exercise, eating well, managing stress, spending time with friends and family, spirituality, and monitoring your use of alcohol and other drugs can help keep anxiety from getting worse or coming back. Talking to your doctor, asking questions, and feeling in charge of your own health are also very important. Always talk to your doctor about what you’re doing on your own.
Your friend cancels plans. What's healthier?
A. They obviously don't care about me
B. I wonder if something came up.
What is B. I wonder if something came up.
4.4 million children, aged 3-17 years, have an anxiety disorder.
What is true. 7.1% of children aged 3-17 years (approximately 4.4 million) have diagnosed anxiety.
Name two different things you can do to help with anxiety.
What is counseling, medications, support groups, and different types of self-help, coping skills etc.
What is the body's automatic response to perceived danger or stress? Hint: there is four of them
What is Flight, Fight, Freeze, Fawn
What influences can put you at greater risk of developing anxiety disorder? a) Gender b) Social Support c) Personality Factors d) All of the above
What is D, all of the above.
What is reassurance seeking
What is repeatedly asking for others confirmation that everything is okay because you're feeling anxious
It is better to have some anxiety before a test than no anxiety.
What is grounding?
using your senses or surroundings to bring attention back to the present moment
Name 3 positive coping strategies for dealing with anxiety.
What is talking to a loved one, fidget toys, thought challenging work, exercising, writing, self-care, etc.
Anxiety is the most common type of mental disorder affecting __% of US's population, in any given year. a)6% b)33% c)12.5% d)18.1%
What is D, 18.1%
What is healthier?
A. Assuming you know why someone is upset
B. Asking the person directly why they are upset
What is B. Asking the person directly why they are upset
When does anxiety become a problem?
What is: when it stops you from doing everyday activities; when it goes off and there is no real danger; and when it happens frequently.
T or F: Anxiety means something bad is actually happening
What is False
What else can you experience when having anxiety a). Depression b). Fear c). irritability d). all of the above
What is d, you can experience all of these feelings when experiencing anxiety
Give an example of an 'I' statement you can use when you're feeling anxious with a friend.
What is ........
When you're anxious, all your other senses are diminished.
What is false; adrenaline starts running and your senses become more alert.
You're extremely anxious and want to immediately send an angry message. What's one thing you could do first?
What is pause, breathe, put the phone down, talk to someone, wait until calm, etc.